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 ABC's comprehensive training series
- Next steps for your family's journey All families begin with this foundational course
- Safety Care for Families (Two 2-hour sessions)
- Behavior management strategies
- Crisis prevention techniques
- Practical intervention skills
- Crisis Safety Training
- Emergency preparedness
- Bullying prevention
- Relationship safety
- Basic CPR
- Home Safety Essentials
- Environmental safety measures
- Wandering prevention
- Water safety protocols
- Personal Hygiene Skills
- Age-appropriate cleanliness routines
- Independence-building strategies
- Toilet Training Strategies
- Individualized approach methods
- Practical implementation guides
- Health & Sexuality Education
- Age-appropriate discussions
- Relationship safety
- Personal boundaries
- Monthly Support Groups
- Guided discussions
- Peer connection
- Resource sharing
- Person-Centered Communication
- Proactive support strategies
- Effective communication methods
- Seasonal Support (Holiday Preparation)
- Managing schedule changes
- Holiday-specific strategies
- Family celebration tips
Professional Training
- 3-hour interactive training for emergency personnel
- Understanding autism behaviors
- Effective response strategies
- Community awareness building
