Houston Resources for Special Needs Families
Why These Are Worth Knowing
Each organization offers something different—whether it’s sensory-friendly experiences, adaptive sports, inclusive education, or peer support. Together, they form a network of resources that can bring connection, growth, and relief to your family’s everyday life.
Special Strong West Houston (Adaptive & Inclusive Fitness)
- What it offers: Science-backed, inclusive fitness programs customized for children, teens, and adults with cognitive, physical, or mental challenges. One-on-one and group training available.
- Website: specialstrongwesthouston.com specialstrongwesthouston.com
Seasons of Support Foundation
- What it offers: Inclusive childcare, ABA therapy (Blossom Center), speech/OT/PT (Brighter Futures), plus transportation help via Houston Ground Angels and more.
- Address: Likely Katy/Spring (on their site) seasonsofsupportfoundation.org
- Website: seasonsofsupportfoundation.org seasonsofsupportfoundation.org
The Center for Pursuit
- What it offers: Day programs, vocational training, dental services, and residential/transitional services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Phone: (713) 525-8400
- Website: thecenterforpursuit.org Be More Adaptive
Autism-Inclusive Events at Space Center Houston
- What it offers: As a certified Autism Center, they provide sensory-friendly visits with tools like sensory bags, noise-canceling headphones, and communication cards.
- Website: spacecenter.org Space Center Houston
Soaring Kidz (Inclusive Sports & Recreation)
- What it offers: Adaptive sports and recreation programs for children and teens with special needs in Greater Houston—designed to foster independence and joy.
- Website: soaringkidz.org Soaring Kidz
STARskaters / SkateTherapy (Adaptive Ice Skating)
- What it offers: Ice skating programs including STAR Skates, SkateTherapy lessons, and sled hockey—designed for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: starskaters.org Wikipedia
The Caroline School (Easter Seals Greater Houston)
- What it offers: Specialized education for learners from infancy to age 21 with multiple disabilities, focused on abilities-first curricula.
- Phone: (832) 922-8872
- Website: eastersealshouston.org/the-caroline-school Easter Seals Greater Houston
The Monarch School
- What it offers: Private K–12 school serving students with neurological disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, Tourette’s, and epilepsy. Also offers post-graduate life skills programs.
- Address: Spring Branch, Houston
- Website: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monarch_School_(Texas) Wikipedia
DePelchin Children’s Center
- What it offers: Early intervention, counseling, foster care, adoption services, and support for youth transitioning out of foster systems across Greater Houston.
- Address: 4950 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007
- Website: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DePelchin_Children’s_Center Wikipedia
Additional Parent Support Resources via Family to Family Network
- Offers more than 40 local support groups—like Arc chapters, Autism Moms of Houston, FEAT, NAMI, Down Syndrome Association, and more—with direct phone access.
- Phone: (713) 466-6304
- Website: f2fn.org/getting-started/resources/houston-area-parent-support
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