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Updated 5 / 2 / 11 " Refresh" for latest information
Autism Network
provides support, the
autism spectrum of
disorders and their
families.
There is no charge for
membership and no
dues. Monthly
meetings are held with
guest speakers, open
discussions and
fellowship.
Free qualified child
care is usally
available, with a
reservation, for
children with autism
spectrum disorders
and their siblings.
For more information
on child care,
speakers, topics,
meeting date, time and
location, please visit
our meetings page.
HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization
and donations are
tax deductible.
For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.
HOTAN seeks people
who speak Spanish to
help the parents of
ASD persons whose
primary language is
Spanish.
Those qualified and
able to help should
contact HOTAN
through our Contact
Us page.
HOTAN is seeking
volunteers to organize
and execute various
programs, activities
and functions it
supports. HOTAN
needs help with the
annual Walk for
Autism and other
fundraisers, programs
(monthly meetings,
supper clubs and
other informational
and social events),
community relations,
volunteer
coordination, and
communications
(website, newsletters
and publicity).
Creativity and
enthusiasm is needed.
To volunteer, please
contact Anita Karney
by email, or call
(214) 766-3260.
ASD Qualified
Childcare
A number of the staff
members who worked
at the Arc of
McLennan County
Summer Day Camp for
Children with
Disabilities are
available for childcare
or sitting.
For a list of names
with contact
information, contact
Anita Karney by email
or call (214) 766-3260.
Western Heights
Baptist Church
in Waco is seeking
people who have
experience working
with children with
autism, for paid staff
positions. Those who
can help, please
contact Children’s
Minister Marcy Smith
by email.
provides support, the
autism spectrum of
disorders and their
families.
There is no charge for
membership and no
dues. Monthly
meetings are held with
guest speakers, open
discussions and
fellowship.
Free qualified child
care is usally
available, with a
reservation, for
children with autism
spectrum disorders
and their siblings.
For more information
on child care,
speakers, topics,
meeting date, time and
location, please visit
our meetings page.
HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization
and donations are
tax deductible.
For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.
HOTAN seeks people
who speak Spanish to
help the parents of
ASD persons whose
primary language is
Spanish.
Those qualified and
able to help should
contact HOTAN
through our Contact
Us page.
HOTAN is seeking
volunteers to organize
and execute various
programs, activities
and functions it
supports. HOTAN
needs help with the
annual Walk for
Autism and other
fundraisers, programs
(monthly meetings,
supper clubs and
other informational
and social events),
community relations,
volunteer
coordination, and
communications
(website, newsletters
and publicity).
Creativity and
enthusiasm is needed.
To volunteer, please
contact Anita Karney
by email, or call
(214) 766-3260.
ASD Qualified
Childcare
A number of the staff
members who worked
at the Arc of
McLennan County
Summer Day Camp for
Children with
Disabilities are
available for childcare
or sitting.
For a list of names
with contact
information, contact
Anita Karney by email
or call (214) 766-3260.
Western Heights
Baptist Church
in Waco is seeking
people who have
experience working
with children with
autism, for paid staff
positions. Those who
can help, please
contact Children’s
Minister Marcy Smith
by email.
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Autism & Law Enforcement workshop May 17 & 18
Debbaudt's appearances in Texas were made possible by the Autism Society of Greater Austin,
and in Waco by ESC Region 12 and the Heart of Texas Autism Network. The workshops are and
law enforcement professionals should register for session 36321 at the Region 12 website.
law enforcement and first responders such as paramedics, fire rescue, police, and hospital staff
who may respond to an autism emergency.
For more information about Debbaudt and resources on autism training for emergency
responders and law enforcement, please visit his website. For more information about the
workshops, in a PDF file flyer, click here.
Dr. Kluth will present The Inclusive Classroom on September 15th and Dr. Grandin will present
Autism Conference features Dr. Kluth, Dr. Grandin
Respite Funds available for Central Texas Families
provider.
Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills and San Saba counties to pay for in-home respite
care. For more information and qualifications, please call (254) 933-7597. InKidAble serves a
total of 30 counties, and would like to hear from people who need services in other counties,
particularly Hill, McLennan and surrounding counties not listed above.
Heart of Texas Independent Living Center also has funds available for families in Bell and
Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills and San Saba counties to pay for in-home respite
care. For more information and qualifications, please call (254) 933-7597. InKidAble serves a
total of 30 counties, and would like to hear from people who need services in other counties,
particularly Hill, McLennan and surrounding counties not listed above.
Heart of Texas Independent Living Center also has funds available for families in Bell and
the Hollywood Theater in Waco, with the movie Hoodwinked, Too, and will continue on the first
The movie will begin at 10:30am in an autism-friendly family viewing environment. Families may
discounted at $4.75.
Enrollment forms for respite services must be received prior to movie date. For more
information, please visit the PAC-Relief website, or contact Linda Davis by email or phone at
(254) 633-1358.
The movie will begin at 10:30am in an autism-friendly family viewing environment. Families may
discounted at $4.75.
Enrollment forms for respite services must be received prior to movie date. For more
information, please visit the PAC-Relief website, or contact Linda Davis by email or phone at
(254) 633-1358.
Autism & Disability Movie Day resumes on May 7th
The 17th Annual Texas Parent to Parent Conference will be held in San Marcos, Texas, June
Discounted Early Bird Registration is available until April 29th, 2011. For more information and
Discounted Early Bird Registration is available until April 29th, 2011. For more information and
Texas Parent to Parent Conference in San Marcos
Topics covered include: Section 504 Complaints, How to Resolve Parent-School Disputes,
Topics covered include: Section 504 Complaints, How to Resolve Parent-School Disputes,
please visit the Wrightslaw website.
Topics covered include: Section 504 Complaints, How to Resolve Parent-School Disputes,
please visit the Wrightslaw website.
McLennan Co. proclaims Autism Awareness Month
5th, 2011, to HOTAN President Anita Karney and Dr. Julie Ivey, Director of the Baylor Autism
Awareness Month earlier in April, prior to the Waco Walk for Autism, held at the Baylor
Awareness Month earlier in April, prior to the Waco Walk for Autism, held at the Baylor
