Autism Treatment Center Inc.

Autism Treatment Center Inc., found at 535 Gembler in San Antonio, Texas, runs a nonprofit senior living community focused on autism care with both assisted living and board and care home options, and it offers unique programs for people with autism spectrum disorder. The center operates single-family and duplex group homes where staff act as caregivers, educators, and companions, all working to help residents become as independent as possible in a calm, predictable setting with furnished rooms made to reduce sensory overload, and there's memory care and dementia support for those who need it. This place puts safety first with emergency alert systems in all rooms, 24-hour supervision, and medication management, and the team coordinates with healthcare providers for things like daily routines, doctor visits, therapy, and medication, even offering incontinence care and support with bathing, dressing, and eating. Residents get nutritious meals from chefs and meal planners, with options for special eating needs, and there's a dining area for both scheduled mealtimes and all-day dining, plus snacks, so no one feels hungry, and kitchen staff prepare meals that fit allergies or diabetes if needed. Facilities have outdoor walking paths, gardens, a games room, library area, exercise classes, movie nights, and outings to parks, stores, malls, restaurants, swimming pools, and bike trails, giving everyone chances to build social skills and stay active. There's even speech therapy to help with talking and eating, occupational therapy for skills like writing or tying shoes, and unique vocational programs like Culinary, Snack Shop, Art, and Horticulture where residents can learn practical skills. The center also has a TEA-accredited nonpublic school running year-round for people with autism aged 3 to 22, using small classrooms and technology like iPads and interactive smart boards to support learning, and everything follows evidence-based practices including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy to help people learn, communicate, and handle day-to-day life. Residents take part in group activities, chores, grooming, and community events, and there's a strong volunteer program where people help paint, garden, and run special events to keep the place lively. The center holds many permits for construction, renovation, and electrical work, and it's worked on big projects building new spaces for treatment and youth services, which means the facilities stay up to date and safe. With all these supports, plus transportation, laundry, dry cleaning, move-in help, and valet service, the center tries to meet most needs of seniors living with autism, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or dementia, as long as they can move about on their own and follow emergency instructions, all while letting people keep some independence and enjoy a real sense of community.