Page | 1 Revised 9/7/16 Burkhart Center Autism Resource Guide Welcome to the Burkhart Center Autism Resource Guide. Our goal is to help you identify and take advantage of the many outstanding services and activities available to you and your family throughout Lubbock and the West Texas area. This guide contains contact information and links to websites and resources. You can use them to find out about supports and opportunities in this area, including: medical providers, specialists, social programming, community events, and family support resources. You will find information about services for individuals of all ages and across all life areas. The guide is focused on information for individuals and families of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder living in the Lubbock area, but many of these providers welcome a wide array of customers, clients, and patients. We also list providers from throughout West Texas. In addition to a list of local contacts and services, we have also included informational resources and links at the back of the guide that provide an array of information about autism, evidence- based practice in autism, navigating the special education process, and more. This list constantly evolves, so check back often. Every organization and individual in the guide welcomes people with autism, has agreed to be listed, and has been contacted by a member of the Burkhart Center team. If you know of a provider or service who families should know about (or you are a service provider), please let us know and we’ll be happy to reach out and add you to this list. Sincerely, The Burkhart Center Team Contact us at: 806.742.4561 [email protected]
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Revised 9/7/16
Burkhart Center Autism Resource Guide
Welcome to the Burkhart Center Autism Resource Guide. Our goal is to help you identify and
take advantage of the many outstanding services and activities available to you and your family
throughout Lubbock and the West Texas area. This guide contains contact information and links
to websites and resources. You can use them to find out about supports and opportunities in this
area, including: medical providers, specialists, social programming, community events, and
family support resources. You will find information about services for individuals of all ages
and across all life areas.
The guide is focused on information for individuals and families of individuals with an autism
spectrum disorder living in the Lubbock area, but many of these providers welcome a wide array
of customers, clients, and patients. We also list providers from throughout West Texas.
In addition to a list of local contacts and services, we have also included informational resources
and links at the back of the guide that provide an array of information about autism, evidence-
based practice in autism, navigating the special education process, and more.
This list constantly evolves, so check back often. Every organization and individual in the guide
welcomes people with autism, has agreed to be listed, and has been contacted by a member of
the Burkhart Center team. If you know of a provider or service who families should know about
(or you are a service provider), please let us know and we’ll be happy to reach out and add you
Disability Rights Texas ............................................................................................................................. 7
Life Run .................................................................................................................................................... 7
BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT & EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES ..................................................... 7
Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research ............................................................................... 7
Central Plains Center ................................................................................................................................ 7
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) ......................................................................................................... 7
BJ's Outback Hair Care ............................................................................................................................. 9
Pro Cuts ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids ............................................................................................................................ 9
Hold Your Horses ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding Center .................................................................................................... 9
Windy Hills Therapy, Inc. ...................................................................................................................... 10
Community Options ................................................................................................................................ 10
MEDICAL .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Dr. Athos Colon ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Combest Center ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Community Health Center of Lubbock ................................................................................................... 11
Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic .......................................................................................................... 11
North Clinic ............................................................................................................................................ 11
East Clinic ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Dr. Mark Feist ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Dr. Patricia Driskill ................................................................................................................................. 14
PALS Developmental Center .................................................................................................................. 15
Dr. Michael Ratheal ................................................................................................................................ 15
Dr. Stuart J. Spendlove ........................................................................................................................... 15
Pediatric Therapy Inc. ............................................................................................................................. 15
South Plains Rehabilitation Center ......................................................................................................... 15
PARENT SUPPORT .............................................................................................................................. 16
Family Resource Support Line ............................................................................................................... 16
Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research ............................................................................. 16
Hali Project ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Monterey Church of Christ ..................................................................................................................... 18
High Point Village .................................................................................................................................. 18
Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark ........................................................................................... 19
Special Olympics .................................................................................................................................... 19
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City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation ................................................................................................... 19
Legacy Play Village ................................................................................................................................ 19
Main Event .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Maxey Park –AMBUCS Hub City Playground ...................................................................................... 20
Premier Sportsplex .................................................................................................................................. 20
Safety City .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Friends of God Church at Bacon Heights Baptist Church ...................................................................... 21
High Point Village .................................................................................................................................. 21
Lakeridge United Methodist Church ....................................................................................................... 21
Monterey Church of Christ ..................................................................................................................... 21
RESPITE/HOME CARE ............................................................................................................................ 21
Monterey Church of Christ ..................................................................................................................... 22
Parent’s Night Out .................................................................................................................................. 22
Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research ............................................................................. 22
Owens-White Rehabilitation Center ....................................................................................................... 22
Pediatric Therapy Inc. ............................................................................................................................. 22
ProStep of Lubbock ................................................................................................................................ 22
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ............................................................................................... 25
National Institute of Mental Health ............................................................................................................ 25
The Autism Society ................................................................................................................................. 25
The Organization for Autism Research .................................................................................................. 25
NATIONAL AUTISM RESOURCES........................................................................................................ 26