Resource Guide: Built on Real Experiences
Our resource page is more than just a list of names - it's built on the genuine experiences of real people who have used these services. We share recommendations from individuals who have had positive experiences with these resources, but we do not endorse any particular organization or service. If you'd like to speak with someone about their experience or learn more, please reach out to esti@friendshiphouston.com.
If there's something not listed here that you need, please contact us directly. We'll do our best to guide you through the process and help you find what you're looking for. If you have any specific questions about a particular resource, we recommend reaching out to the provider directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Neurology
Houston Specialty Clinic
Dr. Joshua Rotenberg
713-464-4107
www.houstonspecialtyclinic.com
Takes most insurances
Texas Children Neurology
Dr. Gary Clark
832-822-2778
www.texaschildrens.org/departments/neurology
Takes most insurances & Medicaid
THINK Neurology For Kids
281-916-4074
Takes most insurances & marketplace plans
Therapy
Pediatric Therapy Center (OT/PT/Speech)
713-772-1400
Takes most insurances & Medicaid
Center of Developmental Pediatrics (OT) Houston Location
Becky Mahalec
346-537-2537
West University Speech (Speech, Language & Feeding Therapy)
Claire Rosenkild
713-742-2514
In home, school, & virtual options
Takes BCBS & has accessible service rates
Illuminate ABA (In home therapy)
Essie Card
(833) 455-8622
Takes most insurances & medicaid
ABC Therapy (ABA in home, center based, & academy)
Bellaire Office Number 281-839-2660
Takes most insurances & medicaid
Steady Strides (ABA in home,school, & center)
Tova Leibowitz
(281) 500-8638
Accepts all major Insurances
Talk & Play Therapy
Sugar Bend Center
Amalyssa Johnson
281-242-2595
Does not take Insurance
Houston Family Therapy Associates
Kristin McKenna
713-936-0633
https://www.houstonfamilytherapyassociates.com/
Does not take Insurance
Equine Therapy
SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship
Various locations Address:
Three facilities around Houston in Richmond, Hockley, and Spring, TX
Website: https://sire-htec.org/
Phone:(281) 356-7588
Email: info@sire -htec.org
Doctors
Bootin & Saverick (pediatrician)
Dr. Don Schaffer
713-795-9500
www.bootinandsavrickpediatrics.com
Takes most insurances & Medicaid
TCH Pediatric Associates (pediatrician)
Dr. Lisa Rowland
713-666-1953
www.texaschildrens.org/locations/texas-childrens-pediatrics/houston-pediatric-associates
Takes most insurance
Pediatrics of Southwest Houston (pediatrician)
Dr. Jacobo Goldberg
(713) 988-4334
Takes some insurances
Imagine Pediatrics (24/7 virtual and in-home care for children with special health care needs)
Brian Garrett (our direct contact)
(833) 208-7770
They serve children who are Medicaid eligible or are covered by a Medicaid Managed Care Organization
Genetics
TCH Genetics
Dr. Keren Machol
832-822-4280
https://www.texaschildrens.org/find-a-provider/keren-machol-md-phd
Dentist
Evident
Dr. Lea Torok
713-660-6484
Urbach Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Alan Urbach
713-574-5890
www.urbachpediatricdentistry.com
Takes most insurances
Caldwell & Steinbring Dentistry for Children (Sugarland Location)
281-565-5437
www.cskidsdds.com/patient-info/special-needs-patients
Call for insurance questions it is not listed on website
Greenway Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Lam
832-678-8489
www.greenwaypediatricdentistry.com
Takes most insurances
Chiropractor
Health Pro Family Chiropractic
Dr. Pagnani
281-506-0105
Hairdresser
www.littlelordsandladiestx.com
www.beautiquewestu.com
Sports League
West U Little League Challengers Division
Open to all kids ages 6-18, you don’t have to live in the West U boundaries
School System
HISD
Office of Special Education Services
Phone: (713) 556-7025
www.houstonisd.org/SpecialEducation
-More resources in the school system will be updated shortly-
Educational Consultation
Learn Play Grow
Rebecca Weiner
www.learnplaygrowconsulting.com
Houston School Options
Dee Dee Halpin or Julie Blumberg
(713) 204-1111
General
1. Application for Persons with Disabilities Parking Placard and/or License Plate
https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/form_files/VTR-214.pdf
2. How to apply to Medicaid for Children and Adults with Disabilities
3. What is HCS & How to apply
https://abchcs.com/texas-hcs-program/
Location of where to apply for HCS:
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Intake Phone: 713-970-7000
Main Phone: 713-970-700
https://www.theharriscenter.org/
9401 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77074
Counties Served:Harris
For other areas search here: https://resources.hhs.texas.gov/directories/lidda