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Upcoming Events
September 20, 2025 | Rock Haus Foundation - Special Needs Resource Fair
9:00 am - 1:00 pm | McKenna Center - New Braunfels
Area service providers will be on hand to distribute information and answer your questions about the services they provide. We hope to have many area providers! If you are a provider and would like more information or are interested in registering, please contact Bill Barry at bbarryirish@gmail.com
October 25, 2025 | DSASTX Walk & Stroll
9:00 am - 1:00 pm | River City Community Church
The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas (DSASTX) is thrilled to announce that the 25th Annual Walk and Stroll of South Texas will be held on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at River City Community Church. Our Walk began as an opportunity to promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for people with Down syndrome. Twenty-five years later, we are still spreading the word and making a significant impact in our community. This one-mile walk is a family event and will include onsite activities such as music, face painting, inflatables, a train, petting zoo, exhibitor booths, and food trucks!
Podcast
KidsCare on Air | Supporting Therapists. Empowering Families. Changing Lives
KidsCare On Air is a podcast dedicated to supporting and empowering pediatric home health professionals and the families they serve. Whether you’re a speech, occupational, or physical therapist, a nurse working in home health, or a parent navigating care for your child, we provide valuable insights, expert advice, and real-world stories to support you. Rooted in KidsCare Home Health’s mission—changing lives through Commitment, Accountability, Results, and Ethics—we bring you engaging discussions you can tune into while out in the field or at home.
Webinars
Cole Therapy | IEP Checklist For Success
September 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Wendy Maurer will be leading the presentation this month with information about ARDS and IEPs. We know ARD meetings can be an overwhelming experience, so join us to learn about the IEP Checklist for Success.
Cole Therapy | Making Sense of Sensory
Come together with fellow parents for a supportive community , gain insights from Cole Therapists specializing in ST, OT, PT, and ABA, and discover valuable resources available in our community.
Action Behavior Centers | Self-Care for Parents of Children with Autism
Join Action Behavior Centers (ABC) for a candid and uplifting conversation about what it’s really like raising a child with autism, and what it means to care for yourself along the way.
Hosted by Audry Moore, Ph.D., Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Senior Regional Clinical Director at ABC, this no-cost webinar brings together two inspiring moms: Lise Smith and Nicci Smith. Their sons, Connor and Tanner, appeared on seasons two and three of Netflix’s “Love on the Spectrum.” Lise and Nicci share their stories with honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom.
Action Behavior Centers | What Parents Need To Know About Siblings & Autism
This family-focused conversation will be hosted by Mercedes Wood, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Clinical Director at ABC, and will feature special guest Kate Swenson, mom of four, author, and creator of the popular blog “Finding Cooper’s Voice.”
Action Behavior Centers | Knowledge is Power: A Pediatrician's Perspective on Autism
Aimee Sackrider, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Senior Regional Clinical Director at ABC, will host this informative webinar. Dr. Tommy Martin, a dual-trained physician in internal medicine and pediatrics and a proud parent of a child with autism, will join her.
Action Behavior Centers | Water Safety for Children with Autism
With the right tools, awareness, and support, families can take powerful steps to prevent tragedy and teach their children to enjoy water safely. To help equip families with the knowledge they need, we’re offering an on-demand webinar, “Water Safety for Children with Autism.” This two-part virtual event brings together parents, clinicians, and swim safety experts to share life-saving information and practical tips.
