December 2022

RESOURCES

Texas Medicaid Waiver Programs for Children with Disabilities

With the following information shared by Navigate Life Texas, a project supported by Texas Health and Human Services, you can learn more about Medicaid waiver programs for children, including an overview of services and eligibility. Click here.

Resources and Help Available: Get on the Waiting Lists Now

Find out why it’s important to be on waiting lists for resources early in your child’s life in this video from Texas Complex Access Network. Click here

Holiday Tips for Kids with Social Skills Challenges

Holiday events should be fun but these can be stressful for kids who face social skills challenges. Take a look at these eight simple tips from understood.org that may help your child successfully navigate this very social season. Read them here.

The Power of Play

While adults might think of playtime as a reward, kids need playtime to learn, grow, and develop life-long skills. As we move into the holiday season, learn more about the power of play and games to keep kids not only engaged, but learning during holiday downtime in this article shared by the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. Click here.

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES (SSES)

What is SSES?

Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time

online grants for eligible parents/caregivers of eligible students served by special education that have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures. Families of eligible students can use the online accounts to obtain educational materials, resources, and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services. Watch the video below to learn more.

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