Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Positive Behavior Supports Corporation embraces a specific approach to delivery of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy: Positive behavior support (PBS) which is a research-based approach to supporting people of all ages with behavioral challenges in home, school, and community settings.

Interested parties, please dial extension 1200 when calling the main phone number to get in contact with Amber Lindeman. Interested parties can additionally dial this phone number, as well: 772-675-9100.

Empowering communities to elevate individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through inclusion, advocacy, and friendship. Hosts educational, inclusive events and programs for New Mexico’s Autism Community.

Events Page: https://elevatethespectrum.org/events/

To advance exemplary services, research, education, and policies to support the well-being of all New Mexicans. The Center for Development and Disability serves children and adults throughout New Mexico with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities. Our programs include home visits, screenings, evaluations, and early intervention services.

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.

Woodbine House was founded in 1985 by the father of a child with Down syndrome who hoped to give other parents access to the type of practical, empathetic information he had struggled to find for himself. Since those pre-Internet days, our mission has grown to encompass publishing accessible, empowering books for families, teachers, and professionals who are seeking guidance and support in helping children and adults with any disability achieve their potential.

New Mexico Allies for Advocacy, Inc. (NM Allies) is a non-profit organization run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. Our mission is to unite and educate the general public about disability issues. To unite, NM Allies brings together all stakeholders including self-advocates, advocates, and community members from across the state through social media, conferences and telecommunications. Our results are to improve inclusion, decrease discrimination, enhance quality of life and community participation with full access to effective and qualified communication.

No website available, but do have a Facebook page.

Blue Star's Therapy provides premier home, community, and center-based early intervention therapy services for young children with Autism and other developmental delays using the Early Start Denver Model Curriculum.

Services include ESDM Services, Parent Empowerment Program, The Blue School, Speech-Language Pathology, ABA: Behavioral Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Consultation, and Educational Setting Observation.

Bilingual services included.

We understand that every child learns differently and each family has a different set of circumstances that may affect treatment. At Autism Learning Collaborative, we offer a wide range of ABA therapy services including in-home, center-based, in-school, telehealth, and social skills services. Our comprehensive therapy programs are designed to help children build important sets of skills in areas such as:

Behavior Planning
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Language and Communication
Play Skills
Pre-Academic Skills
Self-Help
Social Skills
And more!

Additional Albuquerque sites:
3400 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
1510 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Additional locations nationally: Dallas, Omaha, & San Antonio

Guided by Jewish values and tradition, the Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center strives to enrich and inspire the entire
community by offering quality, multi-generational fitness, wellness, cultural, recreational, social, and educational programs in a safe,
nurturing, and welcoming environment that is respectful to all.

The JCC offers adaptive swim lessons for individuals of all ages who have disabilities. There is also an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program for children with ASD.

VIP Program
The AYSO VIP Program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.

VIP teams may include:

Blind or visually impaired
Amputees or with conditions that impair mobility
Mentally or emotionally challenged
Autistic
Down syndrome
Cerebral Palsy

We are a therapist-run organization that began in July of 2005 to serve children and families’ needs through early intervention.

Today we have teams with speech-language, occupational, physical, and family therapists. We also have a nurse, nutritionist, family services coordinators, developmental instructions, infant massage therapists, and pediatric specialists. Our mental health clinicians specializing in play therapy interventions, MDMR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more. Our Autism program has 16 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and about 50 Registered Behavior Therapists (RBT).

Child Find screenings (ages 3-5), IEPs, Special Education (ages 5+).
Child Find: (505) 855-9930 / Request Diagnostic Technician. There are 3 Diagnostic Centers families may be assigned to for screening: SE/SW, NW or NE.
Special Education: (505) 855-9900 / Contact Main Receptionist for Specialist Education.

For specific District Services, visit: https://www.aps.edu/special-education/district-services.

We are an interdisciplinary clinic with speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists. We specialize in autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.

Autism Specialists provides speech and language therapy and occupational therapy to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities (e.g., intellectual disabilities). We also have extensive experience in working with individuals who have a co-existing mental illness (e.g., depression, bipolar, anxiety, personality disorders). We work with individuals of all ages from infancy to adulthood.

At Bilingual Multicultural Services, Inc. (BMSI) we have the Best Team Support where therapists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages who are impacted by mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling conditions. Various programs for all ages, providing occupational, physical, speech and language, psychological, social work, professional development and consulting, and birth-3 (FIT) services.

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!

Specifically in New Mexico we:
Meet monthly – There is a different activity for the autism community monthly. Please check our event calendar frequently to keep up-to-date on our events.
Support autism groups around the state of New Mexico.
Provide and promote autism related educational programs and conferences for the community.
Form committees to work on autism related projects.
Publish flyers and newsletters to keep interested parties informed about meetings and activities occurring around New Mexico.
Advocate and educate regarding state and federal legislation to assist families and individuals with autism.
Plan activities to promote FUN and emotional support for families and individuals concerned with autism.
Work on state and local committees with other agencies and organizations to further goals and to improve resources.
Work with the Autism Society of America.
Work with the Autism Programs at the Center for Development and Disability at UNM.
Work with autism providers throughout the state.

Any citizen of New Mexico with a developmental disability may ask for assistance in obtaining a specialized wheelchair and/or custom molded seating system from the Specialty Seating Clinic.

The Specialty Seating Clinic is in Albuquerque and is staffed with a physical therapist and an occupational therapist along with experienced staff members.

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers supply the appropriate wheelchair components and the new custom seating systems are manufactured at the clinic for individuals with developmental disabilities. The clinic staff can also troubleshoot problems and make minor repairs to existing wheelchairs and seating systems.

The Autism Spectrum Evaluation Clinic (ASEC) provides diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related conditions. We see children ages three and older to evaluate social and emotional development, communication, thinking, problem-solving ability, adaptive skills, and behavior.

Our teams have strong expertise in ASD and developmental disabilities. Teams may include a pediatrician, clinical psychologist, speech-language pathologist, family therapist, or clinical social worker. Trainees from different fields often observe and participate in clinics.
Following an evaluation, we support families to find resources for their children. We provide recommendations for treatment or other evaluations if needed. If a child is diagnosed with ASD, we refer to other services in the Autism Programs at the CDD or community services.
Medicaid or private insurance are billed for evaluations. The NM Department of Health supports the clinic.