Basic Organization Information
AUTISM SERVICE CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO
- Also Known As:
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Autism Community Network
- Physical Address:
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San Antonio, TX
78207
- EIN:
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26-2592058
- Web URL:
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www.autismcommunityn...
- NTEE Category:
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E Health—General & Rehabilitative
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E50 Rehabilitative Medical Services
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F Mental Health, Crisis Intervention
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F60 Counseling Support Groups
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None
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None
- Year Founded:
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2008
- Ruling Year:
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2008
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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Kronkosky Charitable Foundation - $400,000
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Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio - $75,000
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Valero Energy Foundation - $75,000
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Mission Statement
The Autism Service Center of San Antonio was founded in the summer of 2008 in order to help meet the needs of the growing number of children with autism in the San Antonio area. The mission of the Autism Service Center of San Antonio is to “maximize the potential of children with autism by leading a collaborative effort to facilitate autism awareness and services throughout the San Antonio area with an emphasis on early diagnosis and providing services to underserved young children and their families.”
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Impact Statement
The Autism Service Center of San Antonio, doing business as the Autism Community Network, began providing services to clients on March 2, 2009. The program has three facets, all of which are offered in both Spanish and English: 1) provide pre-school age children multi-disciplinary diagnosis and intervention therapy on an affordable, sliding-scale basis, 2) provide education and training to parents, physicians, educators and others working with autism, and 3) serve as an autism services and resources network hub for the greater San Antonio area.
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Chief Executive
Loree A. Primeau, Ph.D.
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July
2011
Chief Executive Profile:
Loree A. Primeau, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, is a Board Certified Occupational Therapist. Prior to joining the Autism Community Network, she managed a private multidisciplinary therapy program for children with autism, and, most recently, she worked as a member of the Preschool Assessment Team for the Northside Independent School District. Prior to her activities in San Antonio, Dr. Primeau was an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where she served as Department Chair between 1998-2004. She received her PhD in Occupational Science from the University of Southern California in 1995.
CEO/Executive Director Statement:
The Autism Community Network is located on South Zarzamora Street, and housed in several inviting cottages on the southeast corner of the University Center for Community Health. Early diagnosis and intervention are available in English and Spanish. Fees are based on a sliding scale according a client’s ability to pay, with some families receiving services at no cost.
This project seeks to raise the level of autism awareness and understanding for families on the West Side, a previously underserved population in San Antonio. Each child’s diagnosis and therapy will be in tandem with parent training and support groups. The ultimate goal is to make lasting improvements in the overall development of children with autism so they are better able to enter school ready to learn, and as they develop, to enjoy meaningful involvement in their community.
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Program:
Diagnostic and Treatment Clinic
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- Category:
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Health Care
- Population Served:
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Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
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Hispanics
Program Description:
• Diagnostics involve an interdisciplinary assessment of the child’s overall development with a focus on communication, adaptive behaviors, and social-interaction skills. The assessment team includes a Developmental Pediatrician, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Behavior Analyst, and Psychologist. Test results are presented to the parents on the day of the diagnostic.
• Parent Orientation/Consultations are given in order to provide more details about a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and the treatment options available. Follow-up sessions with a resource coordinator, medical director, and/or social worker may be recommended. The social worker acts as the “case manager” and develops a service plan for individual families.
• Individual Therapy is given on-site, over a course of six weeks. The family is offered speech, occupational, and/or behavioral therapy based on their child’s needs. In some cases, a co-treatment or “joint” therapy approach may be offered. Parents are required to participate in all sessions.
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Training for Parents and Professionals
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Education
- Population Served:
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Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
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Adults
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Workshops for teachers, physicians, administrators, parents, and others are led by a speech-language pathologist and/or a board certified behavior analyst. A variety of training formats are offered on an ongoing basis, and include half- and full-day sessions at various times and locations in the community, providing better access for parents and professionals.
• The Network offers consultations and in-service training for schools, daycare centers, and others. The sessions are individually developed based on the needs of the client.
• The Network hosts monthly Community Forums designed to build collaboration among professionals treating children with autism. Groups meet to discuss current trends, issues, and research on autism spectrum disorder.
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Information and Resource Center
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Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
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Ethnic/Racial Minorities -- General
Program Description:
Comprehensive information about San Antonio’s available autism services is maintained by our Information and Resource Center at the Autism Community Network’s location. The center provides assistance to families and professionals seeking community resources, support groups, therapeutic services, workshops, and training sessions related to autism spectrum disorder. We host web-based, mail-based, phone-based, and in-person consultations and information. A dedicated staff outreach coordinator oversees all of these efforts.
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