A strong support system is so important for anyone. Some benefits include higher levels of well-being, better coping skills, and a longer, healthier life. This support is especially important to families who have a child with differences and disabilities. We are lucky to live in a city that provides many resources and organizations for these families.
This guide is brought to you by ABA Pathways, a service provider with a team committed to helping families find the optimal treatment program to meet each individual’s needs.
ABA Pathways focuses on autistic children. They provide center-based services, home-based services, and behavioral consultations.
They take NM Medicaid as well as private insurance.
Contact them today at 505-366-0560 or [email protected].
ABA Pathways
ABA prides themselves in helping children learn new skills and behaviors. They assess individual needs and develop treatment plans based on the individual. They offer in-home services or services at their centers. ABA specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Delays, and Developmental Disabilities.
Autism Society of New Mexico
Autism Society New Mexico creates connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with resources needed to live life fully.
Best Buddies
Best Buddies New Mexico offers One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without disabilities in New Mexico.
Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation
Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation is a philanthropic organization providing individualized services that bridge the gap for families and children with special needs that enable them to reach their full potential by giving them the same opportunities as children who are typically developing.
Cerebral Palsy Parent Association of New Mexico
CPPA offers support and understanding for families who share the unique and common bond of having a family member with special needs. CPPA distributes information to assist families with community resources, legal, insurance, medical, and school issues during monthly support meetings. They arrange recreational activities and programs for families throughout the year.
Cerebral Palsy Task Force
The CP Early Identification and Intervention Task Force works to increase awareness of the new clinical guidelines and help infants receive timely screenings. Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in children. Early screening and detection connect children with interventions, and new guidelines say children as young as three to six months can be screened.
Medically Fragile Case Management Program
In New Mexico, children who have a high level of dependence on medical technology such as ventilators, tracheostomies, oxygen, feeding tubes, dialysis, and intravenous medication and require total care for all their daily needs are identified as medically fragile.
Medically Fragile Case Management Program (MFCMP), the Medically Fragile Waiver, and community services support families in their decision to care for their child who is medically fragile in their home.
Mi Via
Mi Via, which means “my path,” “my way” or “my road,” is designed to assist you in managing your own services and supports to live your best life. It is about choosing self-direction over your home and community-based services, support and goods within your approved plan and budget. Upon meeting medical and financial eligibility for Medicaid waiver services, a participant may choose Mi Via.
Office of the Special Education Ombud
The Office of the Special Education Ombud provides comprehensive information, resources, and support to public school students and families navigating the special education system in New Mexico.
Parents Reaching Out
The mission of Parents Reaching Out is to enhance positive outcomes for families and children in New Mexico through informed decision-making, advocacy, education, and resources. Parents Reaching Out provides networking opportunities for families to connect with and support each other.
Partners for Employment
Partners for Employment’s mission is to build capacity by providing training, technical assistance, and opportunities for networking and collaboration. We work with state agency personnel, supported employment service providers, educators, family members, self-advocates, and employers to advance promising practices for inclusive employment throughout New Mexico.
Project for New Mexico Children & Youth Who Are Deaf-Blind
The Project is a statewide program to provide technical assistance, training, and support to families, service providers, and educators of children and youth who are deaf-blind.
UNM Center for Development & Disability
CDD’s mission is to advance exemplary services, research, education, and policies to support the well-being of all New Mexicans. They provide lifelong care for people with and at risk for developmental and other disabilities.
CDD is New Mexico’s only federally funded Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service.
Reaching out to any of these organizations is a sure way to provide support for both you and your child. Having extra support, no matter what the situation, can change stories and change lives.
If you are looking for early intervention services, we have you covered! Check out our guide here.
Are we missing any service providers on this list? If so, send us an email at [email protected].
