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Medical Diagnosis Resources
Unm center for development & disability
Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation
The Autism Spectrum Evaluation Clinic (ASEC) provides diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related conditions. We see children ages 3 and older, to evaluate social and emotional development, communication, thinking and problem solving ability, adaptive skills and behavior.
jumpstart autism center
asd evaluation & diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a very complex neurodevelopmental disorder. JumpStart Autism Center (JAC) specializes in evaluating children ages 1-16 years old who may have ASD or other neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Southwest Center for Child and Family Development
comprehensive Diagnostic evaluation
An autism spectrum disorder evaluation is a specialized, comprehensive diagnostic evaluation that is appropriate when there is a concern about the presence of an autism spectrum disorder for your child. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that can create significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. The condition may look very different for different people, ranging from mild to severe difficulties, as do the recommended intervention strategies and need for support.
Mountain West Autism Services
Autism Specific Evaluations
Autism specific evaluations are available in New Mexico by appointment only. Please check back for upcoming clinics or contact us to be placed on the waitlist for future appointments. In most cases, ASD evaluations can be conducted within 3 months.
GD Psych Services
At GD Psych Services, LLC, you will find a team of evaluators who are able to conduct various types of assessments and write comprehensive reports for multiple purposes. These include learning assessments and waivers for educational planning, personnel selection for occupational matching, psychological assessments and evaluations for diagnoses and treatment planning, neuropsychological testing for potential TBI, neurodevelopmental disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other underlining conditions impacting psychological functioning.
Recreational Activities
Special Olympics
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Arts Adventures
The Arts Adventures Autism Program is a unique community-based arts and respite program for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and their neural-typical peers. The program was established in 2007, at the behest of the autism community - including the University of New Mexico's Center for Development and Disability, who approached VSA NM because there was a lack of community-based cultural activities for children with ASDs and a severe shortage of services available for their families. In response to this community need and with seed funding from the New Mexico Department of Health, Arts Adventures was established.
Mandy’s Farm
Our services are designed to help individuals identify, develop, and achieve their goals. Our pre-vocational Day Services program offers access to all of our amenities spread across three sites, including our fully-operational barn, therapeutic pool, orchard, cold frame greenhouses, gardens, and our visual arts program in the Los Ranchos, called Appaloosa Art Space.
Lobo Little League - Challenger Division
Lobo Little League Challenger Division offers disabled children the opportunity to play youth baseball on a real team, to learn the game and to create lasting friendships. No score is kept. Every player is a winner. Everyone has a turn at bat, advances through the bases, and takes a turn in the outfield. The wide range of abilities of Challenger participants will necessitate variations not only in the rules, but also in the philosophy of conventional baseball. One of the unique benefits of the Challenger Divisions is the use of the “buddy” system, whereby handicapped players will be assisted by non-handicapped players, e.g., helping handicapped players in rounding bases. This buddy system has been a proven benefit in programs across the country in establishing good relationships between disabled and non-disabled players.
Adaptive Ski Program
Since 1985, the Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico has offered therapeutic recreational activities to children and adults with disabilities. Today, ASPNM proudly offers a wide variety of adaptive sports year round, including skiing, snowboarding, watersports, river rafting, yoga, rock climbing and more.
AYSO VIP SOCCER
Kids with special needs are estimated to make up approximately 10% of the school-age population. Special schools and classrooms can isolate these children so the VIP Program has been structured to integrate our special kids into the rest of AYSO by using "buddies" from non-VIP teams to help these players both on and off the field.
Equine Therapy
New Mexico Center for Therapeutic Riding
NMCTR’s riding program provides therapeutic riding to expand the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of individuals with special needs. Students of all ages and abilities learn horse management and riding skills. The ultimate goal for our students is to learn to ride as independently as possible and gain self-confidence from their accomplishments.
NMSU Therapeutic Riding
The NMSU Therapeutic Riding (TR) Program consists of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) that are designed to improve the quality of life for people of different ages and abilities by using horsemanship programs and outdoor experiential education to develop confidence, self-worth, and active community participation.
Horsin’ Around Therapeutic Riding
Helping children and adults reach their full ability through equine facilitated programs.
Cloud Dancers Therapeutic Horsemanship
Therapeutic horsemanship uses activities with horses to positively contribute to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with disabilities. There are four therapeutic riding classifications — education, sport, recreation and leisure, and therapy.
Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding, Inc
Our special needs riders, young and old, are a great bunch of people that love to be around the horses and ride with confidence. The joy on their faces when they achieve their goals makes your heart jump for joy. They are working on a variety of skills including gross motor, fine motor, balance, self confidence, and accomplishment. Riders come with a variety of challenges including Autism, Down syndrome, developmental delays, spinal disease and injury, traumatic brain injury, and many more.
Autism Resources
National Autism Society
The Autism Society of America has been improving the lives of all affected by autism for over 50 years and envisions a world where individuals and families living with autism are able to maximize their quality of life, are treated with the highest level of dignity, and live in a society in which their talents and skills are appreciated and valued. We provide advocacy, education, information and referral, support, and community at national, state and local levels through our strong nationwide network of Affiliates
New Mexico Autism Society
We are an affiliate of the Autism Society of America and follow their mission statement: “Improving the lives of all affected by autism.” Advocacy, education, support, services and the promotion of research form the cornerstones of ASA’s activities. We are a community of acceptance support and connection. We strive to create a community of acceptance, support and connection for those affected by autism in New Mexico!
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