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"Reaching Families Facing
Autism" Program Services
AUTISM AWARENESS WALK
 The
4th Annual Autism Walk was
held on April 12th, 2008 at
Brackenridge Park and over 3000 people participated!
The 5th Annual Awareness Walk is
scheduled for Saturday April 18,
2009.
Mark your calendars!
If you are
interested in helping to
organize, volunteering, have
ideas, or are interested in
having a table to promote your
program at the Autism
Awareness Walk 2009, please call Hugo
Hernandez at (210) 227-0170 or
click
here to e-mail.
PARENT EDUCATION
The Reaching Families
Facing Autism (RFFA) program
is a parent education program
for families of children ages
2-11 years who have been
diagnosed with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder.
Families in the RFFA
program will receive
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an
informal assessment of
parenting challenges and
skills conducted by Tisha
Gonzalez, Autism
Specialist.
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Frances
Ramirez, In-Home parent
trainer will then provide
weekly in-home parent
training and education
sessions (up to15 one hour
sessions).
The RFFA program consists
of three modules that the
home trainer and parent will
review according to the
individualized education plan.
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Module
1 is used to increase
knowledge of autism and help
parents identify their
child’s areas of strengths
and emerging strengths.
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Module
2 is used to identify
the communicative intent
behind their child’s
behavior.
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Module
3 teaches parents how to
best set up their child’s
environment to learn new
skills.
Families in the RFFA
program also have access to any
and all ABC services such as
counseling, Family Friends, and
case management.
The RFFA program does not
interfere with any existing
program or therapy, nor does it
duplicate services that the
family is currently receiving.
For more information or to make
a referral please contact
Any Baby Can of San Antonio
at 227-0170
or click
here to contact our Intake
Coordinator.
AUTISM SUPPORT AND
EDUCATION GROUP: This
group meets the last Tuesday of
every month, with dinner
starting at 6 pm. Dinner and
childcare are provided free of
charge. Experts in the field
of autism present at each
meeting. Examples of
presentations include:
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ABA, ARD/IEP
preparation
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sensory
integration
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alternative therapies
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area
resources, and many more.
To get on our mailing list
please call (210) 227-0170
or click
here to contact
via email.
*If you would like to attend
this group and require
childcare, please RSVP to the
number listed above 48 hours in
advance of the group to ensure
we have adequate supervision for
your child.
ASPERGER’S SUPPORT AND
EDUCATION GROUP This
group meets the third Tuesday of
every month, with dinner
starting at 6 pm. Dinner and
childcare are provided free of
charge. Experts in the field
of autism present at each
meeting. Examples of
presentations include:
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Developing social skills
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Sexuality
and children with Asperger’s
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ARD/IEP
preparation
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alternative therapies
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area
resources, and many more.
To get on our mailing list
please call (210) 227-0170
or click
here to contact
Any Baby Can via email.
*If you would like to attend
this group and require
childcare, please RSVP to the
number listed above 48 hours in
advance of the group to ensure
we have adequate supervision for
your child.
SPANISH SPEAKING SUPPORT
AND EDUCATION GROUP
This group is
scheduled to meet quarterly.
Dinner and childcare are
provided free of charge. The
next group meeting will be in
December at 6:00 pm.
To
get on our mailing list please
call (210) 227-0170
or click
here to contact
us via email.
*If you would like to attend
this group and require
childcare, please RSVP to the
number listed above 48 hours in
advance of the group to ensure
we have adequate supervision for
your child.
AUTISM RESOURCE GUIDE
The Autism Resource guide is a
22 page guide that provides
information on services and
programs related to autism and
Asperger’s. The guide was
developed by families involved
in the Reaching Families Facing
Autism Program.
Click
HERE for the Autism Resource
Guide
AUTISM COUNSELING GROUP
Any Baby Can and the RFFA
program are offering an
opportunity for parents to
access group counseling that is
being provided by a licensed
psychologist. Dr. Josue
Gonzalez leads a group of up to
12 parents through 8 weeks of
intense group counseling. Some
topics covered include:
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Dealing
with a new diagnosis
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How to
keep your family together
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Working
on your relationship with
your spouse, Divorce, and
more.
Each group is a closed group
that runs for 8 weeks.
Free childcare is provided.
The group meets every Wednesday
from 9:30am to 11:00am or every
Monday from 5:30pm to 7pm.
To get more information please
call
or click
here
via email.
*If you would like to attend
this group and require
childcare, please RSVP to the
number listed above 48 hours in
advance of the group to ensure
we have adequate supervision for
your child.
AUTISM LIBRARY
Any Baby Can and the RFFA
program have over 50 titles of
books, videos, and magazines
that have been purchased through
the generosity of Dr. Mario
Fierro and Dr. Roger Lunke
(North Central Orthopedics).
Books are checked out by being
enrolled in our in-home parent
education or by attending one of
the Autism Spectrum Disorder
support groups. If you are
interested in checking out a
book or donating a new or gently
used book please contact Frances
Ramirez at (210) 227-0170
or click
here to email.
To access additional resources
and information:
Click
Here for Magazines, DVDS,
Videos, Books, and other
Reference Material.
WEIGHTED VEST LENDING
Any Baby Can and the RFFA
program have weighted vests for
you to borrow for up to 90
days. To access the program,
have your child’s therapist
refer you and provide
information on the amount of
weight needed and length of time
required for your child. We
have various sizes and styles
available. To request a vest or
to donate a new or slightly used
vest please contact Frances
Ramirez at (210) 227-0170 or
framirez@anybabycansa.org
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
The Reaching Families Facing
Autism (RFFA) program is a Paper
Retriever and aluminum can
site. All paper and cans are
recycled and money benefits the
RFFA program.
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