AUTISM RESOURCES for PARENT and TEACHERS
a. Gregg County Shared Service Arrangement Special Education Department will assist parents in gaining training that is needed to help their child be more successful. Phone 903-984-4416.
b. Region 20 Education Service Center is Educational Service Center assigned as the Texas State Leadership for Autism. The website contains information for parents as well as free on-line training. They have website training and support at http://www.esc20.net/default.aspx?name=ci_se.aut.autismresources
c. Region 13 Education Service has several on-line training options for parents and teachers of children with Autism. https://ecampus.esc13.net/ Type in Autism and several workshops pull-up
d. Autism Circuit offers research-based tools and techniques for working with children with Autism. http://www.autismcircuit.net/
e. Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism is a network of 20 regional Education Service Centers (ESCs) around the state and in conjunction with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training (TSLAT) provides a mechanism to access training, technical assistance, support, and resources for educators who serve students with autism. Autism http://www.txautism.net/
f. Texas A & M University. Parent Directed Treatment Program offered through Texas A & M. https://u.tamu.edu/parenttraining
g. East Texas Parent Services Center in Tyler 120 W. Fifth Street Tyler, TX. 903-595-2235. (has support groups, free classes, and networking services with other community resources).
h. Andrews Center Autism Outreach provides counseling and supports for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders located at 1710 W Front St. Tyler. TX 75702, phone: 903-593-4224, websites: www.tlcaba.org email: rmassy@andrescenter.com
i. The Autism Support Group provides research-based information and supports regarding Autism. Meeting tomes are the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 4900 Kinsey Dr. Tyler, TX.
j. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides tips for addressing youth with ASD who tend to wander away from home and school.
k. Autism Speaks provides information regarding Autism. Website: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
l. Parents of Children with Autism (POAC) and Autism Society of America (ASA) are organizations that provide information and supports for parents with children who have ASD. They may be found on the World Wide Web.
m. Texas State Conference on Autism is an annual conference for parents and professionals who work with children with ASD. The conference is designed to provide information and training regarding ASD.
n. Social Security Office children with a disability may be eligible for social security
financial assistance.
o. Asperger’s Experts is a company that provides information about the disorder as well as several techniques that are helpful to parents, teachers, and individuals with ASD. Website: expert@aspergerexperts.com
p. The top 21 apps for students with Autism http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=161199?ps website from e School News Daily Tech News for Educators
Mental Health Services and Emergency Contact Information
Emergency Contact:
Infoline of Gregg County: 903-236-9211
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-784-2433
Brentwood Behavior Hospital 24/7 Admission Line: 318-678-7500
Riverview Behavioral Hospital: 877-870-8745, 870-455-6690
Glen Oaks Hospital, Acute Care Behavioral Health Services for Adolescents and Children: www.glenoakshospital.com 903-454-6000, 800-443-1109
Counseling Services Available in the Area:
Magnolia Behavioral Hospital of Longview: 866-977-3456
East Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: 903-753-7633
Wellness Point: 903-758-2610
Pathstones Counseling Center: 903-248-2480
Community Health Core: 903-758-2471, 800-446-8253 (Christa Oberthier – reduced cost)
East Texas Counseling & Psychiatry: 903-297-6500
LeTourneau University Center for Counseling: 903-233-3490 ($35 per hour)