Program Highlights
No-cost services for eligible families
Available in Bexar and Comal County locations
Evidence-based curriculum
Experienced instructors
Getting Started
Program Highlights
No-cost services for eligible families
Available in Bexar and Comal County locations
Evidence-based curriculum
Experienced instructors
Getting Started
Our training programs
Parent Programs
This is a required foundation course for all families.
- Introduction to autism spectrum disorder
- Navigation of available resources and support systems
- Overview of our comprehensive training series
- Next steps for your family's journey All families begin with this foundational course
- All families are enrolled in this class or Understanding Disabilities during intake.
- This class is provided in English and Spanish, in-person and virtual.
- Teaches parents what it means when their child has a disability.
- Explains next steps for supporting their child’s needs at home, in school, and in life.
- Introduces the ABC of Southwest Texas program and the Autism Services Program course series.
- All families are enrolled in this class or Understanding Autism during intake.
- This class is provided in English and Spanish, in-person and virtual.
- Introduces two toilet training methods to help parents develop individualized plans.
- Includes a Toilet Training Guide for all participants.
- Provides a free Toilet Training Kit after completing a post-class survey.
- This class is provided in English and Spanish, in-person and virtual.
- Covers the basics of home safety, including:
- Elopement prevention
- Water safety
- General household safety concerns
- Provides handouts and a free Home Safety Kit after completing the class survey.
- Helps families create safer home environments and prevent accidents.
- This class is provided in English and Spanish, in-person and virtual
- Teaches age-appropriate cleanliness routines.
- Shares practical strategies to help children build independence and confidence in daily hygiene.
- Social narratives, visuals, and schedules provided.
- This class is provided in English and Spanish, in-person and virtual
- Offers a guided discussion for families coping with an autism diagnosis.
- Provides a safe, encouraging space for parents to share experiences and information.
- Promotes mutual support and connection among families.
- This support group is provided in English and Spanish
- Based on the Safety Care for Families curriculum.
- Equips parents and caregivers with skills to improve behavior and safely manage challenging or dangerous incidents.
- Conducted as a 1.5-hour session.
- Pairs effectively with Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) seminars to create a comprehensive approach to behavior support and prevention.
Seminar 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability
- Introduces the core principles of positive parenting.
- Designed for parents of children with developmental disabilities (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome).
- Focuses on applying positive parenting strategies to children with disabilities.
Seminar 2: Helping Your Child Reach Their Potential
- Builds on Seminar 1’s principles.
- Focuses on promoting skill development in children with disabilities.
Seminar 3: Changing Problem Behavior into Positive Behavior
- Explains the reasons behind problem behaviors.
- Provides practical strategies to encourage positive behavior.
These seminars are provided in English only at this time
- Managing schedule changes
- Holiday-specific strategies
- Family celebration tips
Professional Training
- 2-hour interactive training for emergency personnel
- Understanding autism behaviors
- Effective response strategies
- Community awareness building
Any of these classes can be tailored to be provided to teachers, teacher aides/paraprofessionals, childcare providers, community health workers, clinicians, and anyone else requiring additional information on these topics. Those who are interested in setting up a training session for their staff should direct their inquiries to the Director of Community Education at 210-519-5211