Center for ASD

Center for ASD Mission: To deliver lifelong support for the well-being of the special needs community. We now have three major programs to turn these dreams into reality.

Our organization was founded in March of 2009 to assist those with Autism and other special needs, as well as their families, both emotionally and financially. Since then, our grass roots organization has helped over 100 families and that number is rapidly growing. We firmly believe to become successful, children with special needs learn and grow more with experience. For this reason we strive to

find real world situations and opportunities for them to take part in that will lead to strong foundations for a successful life. The X-CEL PROGRAM, an alternative to homeschool and a educational enrichment program, focuses on school age participants. This program focuses on functional academies, social skills, coping, team work and so much more. THRIVE, our Friday night out program, provides emotional support for families by bringing them together in a safe environment where their participants interact and can be accepted. A Parent Support Group is a vital part of what we do because it allows parents to share, life, cry and refuel until next time. REACH is the program that fills the gap for those adults who have aged out school. The Center not only provides a much needed respite for the families but a chance for these adults to test and expand their boundaries, to be a part of the world around them

Feel Good Friday! ✨💙This week’s good news? There’s finally a pool day made for YOUR family. 🌊We are so excited to share ...
06/19/2026

Feel Good Friday! ✨💙

This week’s good news? There’s finally a pool day made for YOUR family. 🌊

We are so excited to share that the Center for ASD is collaborating with the BRiCk Indoor Pool to bring you Sensory Splash Day — an event designed with your loved one in mind.

Same summer fun. Calmer environment. Zero judgment.

🔉 Lower noise levels
👥 Smaller crowd
💙 Flexible participation
🌭 Hot dogs, chips & drinks provided
✅ FREE to attend — MUST RSVP!

Because every child deserves a day where they can just BE. 💙

📅 Monday, July 20
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 The BRiCk Indoor Pool, Burleson
⚠️ Registration is required — spots are limited!

👉 Register here: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-burleson/shop/activities/6580702

Tag a family who needs to know! 👇💙

06/19/2026

What a week at CAMP. 🌟💙

This week our campers explored constellations — making slime, crafting star bracelets, and even bringing the night sky to life in our glow-in-the-dark cave! ✨

A little space-inspired fun, a little gaming excitement, and plenty of hands-on creativity from start to finish.

So much fun that REACH even came in to explore too! 🌌

This is what summer at Center for ASD looks like — imagination, connection, and a whole lot of fun!

We are different on purpose. And weeks like this are exactly why. 🌟💙

06/17/2026

☀️ Mid-Month Update ☀️

Half of June is done — and we need to talk about how incredible this month has been. 💙

Because none of it — not one single moment — would have happened without our volunteers.

These are the people who showed up before the campers arrived and stayed after they left. The ones who led activities, supported participants, set up, cleaned up, and jumped in without being asked. The ones who gave their time, their energy, and their hearts to make sure every participant had a summer experience worth remembering.

That is not a small thing. That is everything.

To our campers — thank you for choosing to spend part of your summer with us. Watching you laugh, grow, and connect with each other is exactly why we do this. We loved every single minute with you. 😊

If you have ever thought about volunteering — this is your sign. What you give comes back tenfold in smiles, in breakthroughs, in moments you’ll carry with you forever.

We still have more summer ahead. And we cannot wait. 🌟💙

Every participant learns differently. Every participant grows differently. Success doesn’t look the same for everyone—an...
06/16/2026

Every participant learns differently. Every participant grows differently. Success doesn’t look the same for everyone—and that’s exactly why XCEL exists.

That’s what makes us different on purpose.

Every milestone matters here at the Center for ASD. We are honored to walk alongside our participants and families through every stage of their journey and celebrate all they accomplish along the way. 💙

At the Center for ASD, we are Different on Purpose — because our participants deserve support designed around their needs.

Our XCEL Program offers:
✨ 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio
✨ Participant-focused learning
✨ Personalized support and attention
✨ Classrooms through 12th grade
✨ A team that truly cares

📚 XCEL 2026–2027 enrollment is OPEN!
🕘 Monday–Friday | 9 AM–2 PM
🧩 Support that grows with your participant

🔗 New families: Start the New Participant Process today:
bit.ly/CASDSurvey

📩 Questions or want to schedule a tour? Contact Denise, our Family Liaison, at [email protected]

📌 Current XCEL families: Please let us know on BW if your participant will be returning for the 2026–2027 school year.

Here’s to celebrating growth, accomplishments, and all the amazing things still ahead. 💙

Can you put the FUN in FUNdraising? 🧩💙We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just fundraise — but believes in the mission...
06/15/2026

Can you put the FUN in FUNdraising? 🧩💙

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just fundraise — but believes in the mission behind every dollar raised.

Center for ASD is hiring a Fundraising Coordinator — and this is not just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something that truly changes lives every single day.

What you’ll do:
✅ Plan engaging fundraising events
✅ Build relationships with partners and donors
✅ Represent the Center in the community
✅ Help grow our mission through outreach and campaigns

What we’re looking for:
👉 Fundraising experience required
👉 Confidence in asking for donations
👉 Self-starter. Mission-driven. Organized.
👉 Bilingual is a plus!

32-40 hours per week | Some evenings & weekends required

If this sounds like you — or someone you know — we want to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume or statement of interest to:
[email protected]

Tag someone who would be PERFECT for this role! 👇

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ✨Where we share participant stories, family experiences, and the impact of the Center for ASD. ✨ Meet W...
06/12/2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ✨
Where we share participant stories, family experiences, and the impact of the Center for ASD.

✨ Meet Wesley, one of our amazing participants in the THRIVE program! ✨ Every family has a unique journey, and we are honored to be a part of Wesley’s. We recently asked his mom to share how the Center has impacted their family, and her heartfelt words remind us why creating opportunities for connection, growth, and belonging is so important.

Here is what she had to share about their experience with the Center:
💬 Wesley really enjoys being at home with his family. He enjoys bouncing on his exercise ball, playing, and currently reading Harry Potter. Outside the home, he enjoys his activities with Boy Scouts, church, and riding his bike. His favorite subject in school is science, and he currently has a special interest in space.

What does he like most about Thrive? Wesley puts it best!
"It’s really chill, I have fun, and people like me there."

As parents, we have appreciated seeing Wesley be included and accepted. He never wants to miss an event. The times I have been up there at the Center- I see the kids having the time of their lives. Thanks for loving on our son and making him feel known and seen.

💙 Thank you, Wesley and family, for sharing your story with us.

06/11/2026

Fantasy & Legends week is a wrap — and what a week it was! 🏰✨

Week 2 of CAMP brought the magic and our campers absolutely loved every minute. None of it would have been possible without the incredible people who showed up for them.

A huge thank you to:

🎨 Volunteers Ava & Sheyzd for bringing the fun with face painting!
🍪 Ms. Amy for donating cookie decorating kits — such a sweet touch!
🎵 Ms. Adrien from BEAT Services for the music that keeps our campers moving every week!
🖌️ Ms. Jennifer for leading an amazing art class!
💃 Cordie & Aislynn with Innovative Dance Community for spending time with our campers and bringing the energy!

This is what CAMP is all about — community coming together to create moments our campers will never forget. 🏔️💙

We are different on purpose. And this is exactly why.

06/09/2026

Two Minute Tuesday! 🧩💙

Today Lisa is sharing something every special needs family needs to hear — and needs to act on.

The Medicaid Waiver List.

The wait is currently about 19 years. Yes, you read that right. 19 years. Lisa's own family just came off a 17-year wait.

If you are not on the list — get on the list. TODAY.

Just say: "I want to be placed on the Medicaid Waiver Program List for Home and Community Based Services and Texas Home Living."

📍 HCS Contact List for the Area:

🔵 Tarrant County
MHMR of Tarrant County
1300 Circle Dr, Ft. Worth, TX 76119
(817) 569-4140 — Kim Lambert

🔵 Johnson & Ellis Navarro County
Lakes Regional Community Center
101 Executive Ct, Ste 200
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-7660 — Crystal Richardson

🔵 Dallas County
Dallas MetroCare Services
1330 River Bend Dr, Ste 300
Dallas, TX 75247
Isabel Hernandez (A-L): 214-948-2412
Carmen Johnson (M-Z): 214-948-2421

🔵 Denton County
Denton County MHMR Center
P.O. Box 2346, Denton, TX 76202
(940) 565-5277 — Meagan Crowley

🔵 Collin County
LifePath Systems
7308 Alma, Plano, TX 75025
(972) 727-9133 — Ashley Hart

🔵 Kaufman/Rockwall Counties
Lakes Regional Community Center
655 Airport Rd
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 438-3270 ext 1734 — Mary Brown

📞 Not sure about your county? Call DSHS: 1-888-963-7111
or visit: dads.state.tx.us/contact/search.cfm

And if you know a family who needs to hear this — please share this video. This information isn't shared enough, and families are getting on the list way later than they should simply because no one told them.

Don't wait. Get on the list. 💙

What a weekend of giving. 🧩💙We are still riding the high from not one but TWO incredible fundraisers — and we just have ...
06/08/2026

What a weekend of giving. 🧩💙

We are still riding the high from not one but TWO incredible fundraisers — and we just have to say thank you.

First, to every family who came out to Burleson for our fundraiser night — thank you for showing up and supporting us just by enjoying a meal. Every bite made a difference! 🍦

And to the amazing Six Band — a HUGE thank you for not just performing but for organizing and putting this entire event together for Center for ASD. 🎸💙

Every dollar raised goes directly toward the families and participants we serve every single day. You made a difference this weekend — and we don’t take that lightly.

Thank you. From the bottom of our hearts. 💙

We are different on purpose. And so is this community.

🔥 TONIGHT (June 6th) from 7 PM–10 PM at Roadhouse on 67 — just west of Cleburne!Come out for an incredible live performa...
06/06/2026

🔥 TONIGHT (June 6th) from 7 PM–10 PM at Roadhouse on 67 — just west of Cleburne!

Come out for an incredible live performance by Seven 6 Band. If you’ve seen them before, you already know how great they are. If you haven’t, tonight is the night to experience it!

💙 Your support helps the Center for ASD! We’ll have a 50/50 raffle plus a few additional raffle items, with a goal of raising $1,000 to support Family Thrives.

Enjoy a fun night of live music while making a meaningful difference for local special needs families. Hope to see you there! 🎶

Address

640 NW Tarrant Avenue
Burleson, TX
76028

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16824996655

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