Texas Children's Hospital Autism Center
and
Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics
As we face ever-changing and uncertain times, it is important that our clinics are able to provide families information and support that fits their current needs. Many of our families are experiencing barriers they have never experienced before and we have included resource information below to support you in maintaining your family's basic needs.
We hope that you will help us support your family by participating in our community needs assessment survey. Programs and information during this time will be built from your direct feedback on this survey.
Complete our survey and tell us what you need right now!
As we all adapt to the daily changes around us, Texas Children's Autism Center and Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics are working to adapt our services to meet your needs. We would like to hear from parents and professionals about ways that we can help you in these stressful times.
COVID-19 Resources for Families
Sesame Street in Communities is committed to providing families and providers resources related to health emergencies and the needs of families during COVID-19. This website offers a wide range of activities and videos to address health, learning, and emotional well-being during this time,
The website gives you the option to choose whether you are a parent or provider and is available in English and Spanish.
Emergency Numbers/Numeros de Emergencias: - Harris Center Crisis Line: 713-970-7000 option 1
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255
- Crisis Intervention of Houston: 832.416.1177 or text 281.201.4430
Agencies Helping with Food/Shelter/Clothing (Ayuda con comida, ropa, refugio.) - TX Health and Human Services (211) 877.541.7905
- Catholic Charities 713.526.4611
- Salvation Army 713.752.0677
- Houston Food Bank 832.369.9390
- Star of Hope Mission 713.748.0700
Domestic Violence Resources (Recursos para Violencia Domestica): - Houston Area Women's Center
(Domestic Violence: 713-528-2121 Sexual Assault 713-528-7273)
- Domestic Abuse and Rape Crisis Hotline 713.528.7273
- The Bridge over Troubled Waters 713.473.2801
- Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (legal) 713.224.9911
Maternal Depression (Depresion materna):
- National Postpartum Depression Warm line 800.773.6667 - Center for Postpartum Family Health 713.561.3884 - The Women’s Place at Texas Children’s 832.826.5281
Medicaid Coverage for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
We have received many inquiries from families regarding Medicaid coverage of ABA in Texas. As many of you know, as of September 2019, Medicaid was required to begin covering ABA therapy in Texas. However, that coverage has not been rolled out yet as many of the administrative details are still being worked out. The anticipated roll-out date was late spring or summer; however, due to the current public health concerns the start date will likely be later than previously expected.
We will continue to monitor the progress regarding Medicaid coverage of ABA and will post updates in this newsletter as they develop.
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Cobertura de Medicaid para la terapia de análisis conductual aplicado (ABA)
Hemos recibido muchas preguntas de las familias sobre cuándo Medicaid comenzará a cubrir la terapia ABA. Primero, pensamos que la cobertura comenzaría a fines de la primavera o el verano. Lamentablemente, esta fecha puede retrasarse debido a los problemas actuales de salud pública con COVID_19.
Siga revisando aquí ya que publicaremos las actualizaciones que recibamos en este boletín.
Other available opportunities available through your smartphone or computer!
CLICK HERE for more information on a research opportunity offering treatment for children ages 7-13 years old with Autism and anxiety. Participants must reside in Texas, both parents must speak English, and your child must be able to communicate verbally.
Lynn Hana (Coordinator)
anxietyandASD@bcm.edu
713-798-8563
See the information and links below for on-going question and answer sessions being held by various community professionals.
CLICK HERE for information on programs through Partners Resource Network on various topics including special education services, transition, in-home education, and parenting tips.
CLICK HEREfor information on "Pediatrics and the Pandemic: Pearls of Wisdom for Parents"
CLICK HEREfor information on "Gathering of Shared Interventions and Resources for Learning Differences," an open forum.
CLICK HERE for information on " 2020 Share the Knowledge Virtual Lunch & Learn for Special Needs Parents and Therapists."
