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Childhood Cancer Support Group provides parent/caregivers of DCH cancer patients relief for one hour to listen/discuss their journey coping with childhood cancer. (Interpreters are available to keep the conversation flowing for Spanish speaking parents/caregivers.) The support group is unique because it holds a patient/sibling group in a different area. Trained volunteers attend to younger siblings providing children with fun activities and childcare . Meetings are last Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in HEM/ONC clinic . Contact Laura Esparza at 361-664-4503. Serves those on the autism spectrum and their families providing informational packets for newly diagnosed individuals which provide guidance and local resources. Autism Speaks offers events for kids, teens and young adults as well as family members of ASD individuals; assist clients with school communications and ARD meeting. They also have a Parent Council. https://www.autismspeaks.org/ 361-851-5111 Camp Aranzaza therapeutic recreational camp for children and adults with special needs. Camping experiences teach children and adults with disabilities how they fit into society and how they can focus on abilities they have, instead of what they cannot do. http://www.camparanzazu.org 361-727-0800 Autism Spectrum Resource Center mission is to provide affordable support services and make a positive impact on the lives of the individuals and the families of those on the autism spectrum. http://www.asrc-cc.org/ 361-851-5111 Down Syndrome Group DesignerGenes’ their mission is to provide information, resources, advocacy and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and their communities. Email designergenes2005@yahoo.com; 319-404-0396 Down Syndrome Association of South Texas provides opportunities for families to foster friendships and offer mutual support through parent information meetings, community-based social activities, special events, and educational programs.https://dsastx.org/ 210-349-4372
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