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New Autism Treatment Center Paves Way for Expanded Services in Bexar County

by Roseanna Garza May 29, 2019June 5, 2019

The new center for children and adults with autism will expand specialized education and vocational programs and add new services for young adults.

(From left) Douglas Acuff, Autism Treatment Center Residential Coordinator Cynthia Fox, and Michael DeKunder prepare dinner for the house residents.

Autism Treatment Center Expansion to Boost Services for Growing Community

by Roseanna Garza February 7, 2018January 31, 2020

Samuel Clemens Dance Team Dancer Kyleigh Koster, 17, helps unroll blankets to construct the world's largest blanket fort for autism awareness at Toyota Field.

Autism Awareness Inspires World’s Largest Blanket Fort in San Antonio

by Roseanna Garza November 18, 2017February 20, 2019

Brittany Morgan and a young boy select a mood on an interactive white board at the Autism Treatment Center of San Antonio.

Record-Breaking Blanket Fort to Raise Awareness for Autism

by Roseanna Garza September 4, 2017January 31, 2020

A child looks at a colorful mural during an outdoor activity at a playground designed with autistic needs in mind at the Autism Treatment Center of San Antonio. Photo by Scott Ball.

Living – and Succeeding – With Autism

by Jason Heye April 23, 2017April 22, 2017

Magik Theatre actress Jovi Lee plays the role of Josefina Javelina in the sensory-friendly performance of "The Three Javelinas."

Magik Theatre Hosts ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Performances for Autistic Children

by Kaitlin Steinberg March 26, 2017March 26, 2017

Autism Lifeline Links: A One Stop Shop For Area Autism Resources

by James McCandless October 18, 2016

A medical technician with the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic prepares a vaccine shot. Photo by Carol E. Davis courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Business & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics, Health, Lifestyle

Commentary: ‘Vaxxed’ Manipulates the Truth

by Cherise Rohr-Allegrini September 2, 2016October 7, 2016

A screenshot of an interview with Davida (left) and Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood via the Vaxxed documentary series.

Health, Lifestyle

Anti-Vaxxer Organization Releases LaHood Family Interview

by James McCandless August 30, 2016October 7, 2016

A young child stares into an interactive white board during an exercise at the Autism Treatment Center of San Antonio. Photo by Scott Ball.

Health, Lifestyle

The Rise of Autism: 1 in Every 68 Children

by Cherise Rohr-Allegrini April 30, 2015October 7, 2016