Bring the whole family out to enjoy an afternoon of food and fun while developing friendships and building community!

Lunch will be provided as well as activities for all ages. Come hang out and make new friends!

Registration required: register here.

Free

The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas welcomes all new and expectant parents and their families! The whole family is welcome to enjoy breakfast with us while learning more about the Down syndrome community.  This meeting will be held quarterly as an opportunity for expectant parents and parents with children ages 0-3 to meet, socialize, and learn from each other!

Have you attended a New and Expectant Parent Breakfast in the past?  We invite you back to share your experiences and support other families.

Click here to register for program.

Click here for program dates and times.

Masks are optional for this event at this time. If this policy changes, we will inform all registrants. We encourage you to check the CDC guidelines or talk to your healthcare provider to discuss what is appropriate for you. We will be taking temps at the door and ask that anyone not feeling well (exhibiting symptoms of Covid or any other illness) please refrain from attending.

Free.

Parent 2 Parent mentors guide and support new parents as they journey through life having a child with Down syndrome.

We need couples and single parents (dads are requested, too!) 

The requirements are:

• Parent to a child 3 years or older
• Pass a background check
• Be knowledgeable in DSASTX programs
• 1-year commitment

The Education Director will be doing the presentation, sharing resources, reviewing the DSASTX programs, and providing you with all the tools you need to be a parent mentor.

Click here for upcoming training dates.

Registration required. Register here.

Free

Our Spanish Support Group is for any Spanish-speaking or bilingual family member who wants to spend time and build friendships with other parents of Down syndrome children.

Click here for the registration form.

Click here for program dates and times.

Free.

Children ages 0-6 with Down syndrome and age-appropriate siblings are welcome to join us for limited IN-PERSON capacity at the DSASTX Maggie Hartman Community and Education Center and virtually via Facebook Live from the DSASTX Facebook Page!

Ages: 0-6

Click here for registration.

Click here to learn more about the program.

Free.

Adults Believing, Learning & Expressing.

The A.B.L.E. training program is designed to help adults with Down syndrome develop the ability to make their own personal decisions based on their individual talents and interests.

Trainers:

• Cristina Kazmierczak, A.B.L.E. Self-Determined Adult
• Faith Levario, DSASTX Program & Outreach Coordinator

Click here for registration.

Click here for program dates and times.

Free

The Adult Continuing Education (ACE) program offers tutoring for adults with Down syndrome in the areas of reading, math, and writing.

All lessons are individualized to the level of each student. Each student gets his/her own academic binder with lessons chosen specifically for his/her abilities. This is an ideal one-on-one tutoring situation where the student receives individualized attention.

The process is simple. If a student is interested in participating in this program, an application is completed followed by an informal assessment performed by the director. This information is used to develop the academic lessons.

Students and tutors are matched based on personalities and availability of tutoring times. All lessons are created by the director.

Tutoring is available for those who are 18 years and older and is offered once a week for 90 minutes.

Volunteers are asked to complete an application and participate in an orientation.

Free.

Club Night is offered weekly in-person and via Zoom.

Club Night activities include bingo, dance fitness, movie nights, comedy nights, karaoke, arts and crafts (in-person only), and more!

If someone is in person at the DSA and does not want to participate in Zoom, there will be alternative activities.

We will be doing temperature checks at the door and wearing masks. A lot of our participants have been socializing outside of the DSASTX and will be allowed to sit (masked) at the same table with others UNLESS parents indicate otherwise.

At this time, please only sign up for in-person participants if you/your child/your sibling will be able to follow our Covid protocols. It is our sincere hope that these restrictions will only be in place for a short time as we err on the side of caution for the safety of all of our members.

Registration is required so 55 minutes before start time we can send you the Zoom link to join.

Click here for registration.

Click here for program dates.

Functional Fitness for Independence Tailored to Individuals with Disabilities.

Let's get fit with Coach Dan, a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritional Coach.

Class structure:

• 5-10 min warmup
• 20-30 min exercise including various body weight exercises and movements to increase heart rate for a stronger cardiovascular system as well as building functional muscles needed to perform day to day tasks. Agility, HIIT, plyometrics, balance, and strength will all be a part of the program.
• 5-10 min core work, cool down, stretching, and nutritional talks to incorporate healthy choices into our daily routines.

*Note: There will not be FITTID on Saturday, April 13 and June 8th.

Click here to register.

Click here for program dates and times.

$5 participation fee per session.

An opportunity for children with Down syndrome ages 6 -12 and their similar-aged siblings to join us for fun, games, and friendship!

Click here for program dates and times.

Click here for registration.

Due to COVID-19, we will be checking temps at the door, wearing masks, and following social distancing guidelines while indoors.

Free.

Calling all kiddos aged 0-6 years old and siblings! Join us to make new friends, learn, grow, and play with us!

Registration required: register here.

Click here for program information.

Free

Join us for TamboRhythms Virtual Drum Circle courtesy of Jorge Ochoa, an occupational therapist dedicated to promoting FUNctional living through rhythmic expression regardless of age or previous musical experience.

Be ready to have some serious fun! You just need a drum and drumstick or something to make noise with such as a pot, pan, shaker, etc.

*Program is hybrid, meets on zoom and in-person.

All ages are welcome!

Click here for program dates and times.

Click here for registration.

Registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Free.

Teens with Down syndrome ages 13-17 and like-aged siblings are welcome to join our teen social group to make friends and enjoy fun activities.

We will incorporate a physical activity (Zumba, tag, etc.), and a craft activity into every session, fun indoor/outdoor games.

A light snack and sugar-free drinks will be offered.

Registration required: register here.

Click here for more information.

Free

Join Tiffany as she leads us in Zumba during our Club Night at the DSASTX. You can join us either in person or virtually from home.

Bring your enthusiasm, a water bottle, and a towel with you because might need those!

Registration is required. For those joining us from home, a Zoom link will be emailed 45 minutes before the start of class to ensure everyone who has registered will get the link.

Registration required: register here

Click here for more information.

Free

"Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it to themselves" - James Matthew Barrie

Our current volunteer opportunities are listed here.

We are currently working on COVID safety protocols for in-person programming.

Call or email us for more information.

The TU CASA model is designed to allow students with intellectual disabilities to receive a true university experience while gaining the skills and knowledge needed to transition to independent adult lives.

TU CASA addresses the critical needs in the community by establishing a sustainable program that:

(a) provides 18 months of fully inclusive PSE opportunities with access to typical and specialized A&M-SA services and supports; 

b) offers a meaningful credential upon completion that addresses academic, employment, and independent living domains;

(c) utilizes a person-centered approach to meet unique student needs and enhance their quality of life;

d) employs comprehensive program evaluation; and

(e) includes a plan for replication on regional and state levels.

I am a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 35 years of experience, certified in Sensory Integration. My practice here in San Antonio began in July of 2021.

Children with sensory processing deficits may have difficulty with motor skills, balance, and eye-hand coordination. As an Occupational Therapist, I help children to function optimally in their major life roles.

Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) is a hands-on treatment approach used by Occupational Therapists. For example, when a child is reaching for a toy, the therapist works with the child to facilitate the movement to acquire the toy.

Abundant Abilities Pediatric Occupational Therapy provides independent evaluations of developmentally delayed infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-aged clients, from birth through adolescence. 

We accept private pay.

We invite you to be part of Autism Lifeline Links as we work to create efficiencies and streamline the process for individuals and families to access services through a continuum of care. We assist:

• Parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum
• Adults on the spectrum
• Parents and caregivers of adults on the spectrum
• Professionals who want to help (To get involved, contact us here.)

Start receiving help today with people and resources who can help you find solutions and provide assistance and needed support in Bexar County and surrounding areas.

Register: Click here to register on the ALL website. The information you provide is confidential and only be used to help those with autism.

Confirmation: Once your information is complete, you will receive an email confirmation.

Contact: An ALL Care Coordinator will contact you within 24 business hours of registration.

Connect: The ALL Care Coordinator will connect with you and address your needs.

Support: From that point forward, you will receive support, updates, and resources.

Should you choose to participate in Autism Lifeline Links, you will need to complete the Authorization to Use and Disclose Protected Health Information (or other confidential information) available for download here.

Northridge Behavioral Health gives professional services catered to individuals who are diagnosed with a mental health illness. We are here to help people with mental health illnesses recover. These services are treatments for mental health problems and all related difficulties. We use our expertise and experience to avert the rise of mental health issues.

• Psychiatric Services
• Medication Management
• Psychotherapy
• Telepsychiatry

We accept insurance payments through Aetna, Cigna, Compsy, BCBS, United Healthcare, and Oscar. We also accept Private Pay/self-pay.

Fee schedule for self-pay clients:

• Initial evaluation (60min)- $ 350
• Follow appointment-( 30 mins)- $175
• Extended follow appointment- (45mins)-$185

We are on a quest to fill the severe shortage of psychiatrists while providing compassionate, competent, and evidence-based treatment.  

We aim to increase access to quality doctors where you will not have to wait months for an appointment. We aim to do this via telepsychiatry.

As we progress, we plan to add more, services, and technology to serve the extreme shortage in Las Vegas, San Antonio, Reno, and El Paso.

Available to any patient 14+, with & without insurance in Texas and Nevada

We are in network with most commercial insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and other HMO/PPOs.

We are a local psychiatry office offering evidence-based diagnosis and treatment for various disorders. We provide psychiatric care with medication and therapy.  We care, listen, and can help during your difficult time. Our doctors/therapists value your input. You will always actively participate in your treatment plan including medication, referrals, and therapy to a counselor or psychologist.

We have built a reputation for quality care and are the preferred psychiatric clinic for many local doctors and several universities/organizations who refer their patients to us.

We can treat you from the comfort of your home anywhere in the states of Nevada and Texas.

Available to any patient 14+, with & without insurance in Texas and Nevada

2 Types of Visits
Video office visit:  You will meet with your provider from the exam room in our office.  The provider will be present via video and be able to see and interact with you.

Video home visit: Yep, you can see your provider from the comfort of your home or work! Use our secure HIPAA-compliant software with any internet device such as a phone, tablet, or computer.

We are in network with most commercial insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and other HMO/PPOs.

The Rehab Without Walls Post COVID/PICS Program is a coordinated interdisciplinary approach developed to care for patients following a critical illness, like Covid-19. This is designed for patients who have spent significant time in an acute setting with ventilator support and are returning home or to work. This program helps patients with long-term Covid-19 symptoms or long-term neurological effects.

Our combined team expertise provides a holistic and comprehensive approach to care. All members of the team consistently address physical and cognitive challenges to improve self-care and return to functional independence.

• Hospitalization and ventilator supported stay
• Stroke
• Guillain-Barre symptoms
• General deconditioning
• Amputation
• Cognitive decline
• Respiratory compromised
• Neuromuscular changes
• Nerve injury
• Decreased functional capacity
• Significant weakness
• Dependence on caregiver
• Depression/ Anxiety/ PTSD

Program Goals:

• Return to prior level of function and independent living
• Increase in strength, physical ability and endurance
• Decrease in respiratory symptoms and complications
• Increase in confidence and improve emotional well-being
• Increase in energy levels
• Understanding of oxygen use and medications
• Decrease of dependence on supplemental oxygen
• Decrease in depression and feelings of hopelessness
• Increase in quality of life
• Increase self-management and self-efficacy skills
• Improve breathing techniques through retraining
• Improve areas of cognition
• Reduction in hospitalization and re-admission risk

Click here for more information.

Counties served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, Wilson.

• Commercial health insurance: We work with 200-plus commercial health insurance companies. If you have a question about a specific plan or type of coverage, please contact us.
• Workers compensation: We work with all workers’ compensation companies.
• Medicaid & Medicare
• Private Pay

Each year, about 12,500 Americans are newly diagnosed with a spinal cord injury (SCI).* Many of these people are young and active. They have jobs and hobbies and family responsibilities. And then, quite suddenly, everything changes.

While neuro rehab can’t reverse permanent spinal cord damage, it can help people who have SCI lead the fullest life possible. For example, Rehab Without Walls ® helps our patients improve mobility, learn how to use adaptive equipment and manage the emotional challenges of their new life.

Our approach combines science, compassion and creativity to deliver the best results for each patient. Rehab Without Walls is unique and successful for a few main reasons:

Functional and personal goals 

In addition to typical goals of spinal cord rehab, we work with the patient and family to establish more personal goals. Our experience and clinical studies agree that this approach keeps patients more motivated and engaged in therapy. 

For example, functional goals might include improving standing balance and multi-limb coordination. By contrast, personal goals might include traveling to Europe within five years.

Many specialties, one team

Because spinal cord injury can affect so many parts of the body, we think it’s important for multiple specialties to work together. A team approach is also more efficient. For example, an occupational therapist (OT) and physical therapist (PT) might both go to the workplace with a patient. The OT will focus on navigating environmental barriers safely, while the PT will focus on coordination.

A physician oversees all team members. A clinical coordinator keeps everyone on the team aligned and also serves as the main point of contact for the patient’s family during the course of treatment.

Family member education and involvement

Like all catastrophic illnesses and injuries, spinal cord injury has a ripple effect on the survivor’s family.

That’s why we help both the patient and family develop coping strategies to adjust to their new reality. The health of the family and the health of the client are so interconnected that both need to be a part of the treatment process.

Click here for more information.

Counties served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, Wilson.

• Commercial health insurance: We work with 200-plus commercial health insurance companies. If you have a question about a specific plan or type of coverage, please contact us.
• Workers compensation: We work with all workers’ compensation companies.
• Medicaid & Medicare
• Private Pay

A stroke – also known as a cerebrovascular accident, or “CVA” – can affect many parts of the body such as movement, speech and memory. As a result, the road to recovery can be long and complex.

Fortunately, the outlook for stroke survivors today is more hopeful than ever. While rehabilitation doesn’t reverse the damage caused by a stroke, it can help a survivor achieve the highest level of independence and quality of life possible.

The Rehab Without Walls® approach to stroke rehab centers on a few main principles:

Many specialties, one team

A stroke can affect many parts of the body and mind, so we think it’s important for multiple specialties to work together.

A team approach is often more efficient, too. For example, an occupational therapist (OT) and physical therapist (PT) might go for a walk with the patient together. The OT will focus on pathfinding and comprehension, while the PT will focus on gait and balance.

Family member education and involvement

Stroke has a ripple effect on the survivor’s family. The family dynamic may have changed. There may be worries if the main breadwinner is unable to work. Expectations for recovery may not be in line with reality.

That’s why we help both the patient and family develop coping strategies to adjust to their new reality. The health of the family and the health of the client are so interconnected that both need to be a part of the treatment process.

Long-term, real-world goals

In addition to typical “functional goals” of post-stroke therapy, like being able to walk unassisted, we work with the patient and family to establish goals that are more personal – like hosting a party, coaching soccer again or returning to work.

Because stroke can occur in people of all ages (not just the elderly, as the stereotype would have you believe), this approach is particularly beneficial for younger patients who want to participate as fully as possible in home and work life.

While it’s important to measure progress during therapy, our real success lies in what comes after. That’s why we say we’re focused on “durable outcomes.”

Click here for more information.

Counties served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, Wilson.

• Commercial health insurance: We work with 200-plus commercial health insurance companies. If you have a question about a specific plan or type of coverage, please contact us.
• Workers compensation: We work with all workers’ compensation companies.
• Medicaid & Medicare
• Private Pay

Rehab Without Walls® goes beyond traditional home health or outpatient therapy. Rehab Without Walls® specializes in providing functional, intensive, individualized therapy within your home and community. 

Goals are developed collaboratively with family, patient, and a therapy team to focus on how best to return your family member to their desired activity or discover new hobbies and tasks after injury. The therapy takes place in your home and community so learning can be realistic and immediately applicable.

As our name suggests, our therapy is without bounds. The goal is to extend your therapy to meet your individual goals at home, at school, at work, a return to driving, and within your community.

Our expert team creates a customized therapy plan for each home and community rehab patient. The plan may include:

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Neuropsychology
• Community reintegration
• Counseling
• Social Work
• Dietician
• Vocational Rehab

We have experience with a variety of diagnoses such as Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, concussion, vestibular, catastrophic and multi-trauma, post-COVID syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Parkinson’s Disease, other neurodegenerative processes, and Muscular Dystrophy.

Click here for more information on Home & Community Rehab.

Home and community neuro therapy is best suited for adult and pediatric patients who:

• Reside in a home or community setting
• Have a brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, or have a complex diagnosis requiring a multi-disciplined rehabilitation
• Have complex/continuing therapy goals
• Are focused on functional community re-entry
• Would experience a clinical advantage from working on functional goals in a real-life setting

Counties served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, Wilson.

• Commercial health insurance: We work with 200-plus commercial health insurance companies. If you have a question about a specific plan or type of coverage, please contact us.
• Workers compensation: We work with all workers’ compensation companies.
• Medicaid & Medicare
• Private Pay

The experienced team at Rehab Without Walls® is trained to work with patients who have been diagnosed with a wide variety of complex neurologic conditions, including:

• Progressive neurologic diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis
• Neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and Guillain-Barre
• Post-concussive syndrome
• Toxic exposure such as toxic leukoencephalopathy
• Brain and central nervous system tumors
• Brain infections
• Angelman syndrome
• Cerebral palsy
• Down syndrome
• Dysautonomia
• Encephalitis
• Meningitis
• Prader Willi syndrome
• Seizures

Regardless of diagnosis, our goal is to help patients who have neurological conditions live as fully and independently as possible.

For example, Rehab Without Walls helps patients with neurological conditions:

• Maintain or improve mobility as much as possible
• Relearn fine motor skills
• Participate in exercises appropriate to their diagnosis
• Develop strategies to make daily life safer and easier
• Learn how to use adaptive equipment, assistive technologies
• Properly use medications and devices (such as infusions and implantable pumps)
• Manage the emotional challenges of their diagnosis

Like with all of our rehab programs, we work with the patient and family to set functional and personal treatment goals. We then create a customized rehab program around those goals. We also provide supportive services, connecting patients and families with support services in the community.

Click here for more information.

Counties served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, Wilson.

• Commercial health insurance: We work with 200-plus commercial health insurance companies. If you have a question about a specific plan or type of coverage, please contact us.
• Workers compensation: We work with all workers’ compensation companies.
• Medicaid & Medicare
• Private Pay

The experienced team at Rehab Without Walls® is trained to work with patients who have been diagnosed with a wide variety of complex neurologic conditions, including:

• Progressive neurologic diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis
• Neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and Guillain-Barre
• Post-concussive syndrome
• Toxic exposure such as toxic leukoencephalopathy
• Brain and central nervous system tumors
• Brain infections
• Angelman syndrome
• Cerebral palsy
• Down syndrome
• Dysautonomia
• Encephalitis
• Meningitis
• Prader Willi syndrome
• Seizures

Regardless of diagnosis, our goal is to help patients who have neurological conditions live as fully and independently as possible.

For example, Rehab Without Walls helps patients with neurological conditions:

• Maintain or improve mobility as much as possible
• Relearn fine motor skills
• Participate in exercises appropriate to their diagnosis
• Develop strategies to make daily life safer and easier
• Learn how to use adaptive equipment, assistive technologies
• Properly use medications and devices (such as infusions and implantable pumps)
• Manage the emotional challenges of their diagnosis

Like with all of our rehab programs, we work with the patient and family to set functional and personal treatment goals. We then create a customized rehab program around those goals. We also provide supportive services, connecting patients and families with support services in the community.

Click here for more information.

Counties served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, Wilson.

• Commercial health insurance: We work with 200-plus commercial health insurance companies. If you have a question about a specific plan or type of coverage, please contact us.
• Workers compensation: We work with all workers’ compensation companies.
• Medicaid & Medicare
• Private Pay

The Rehab Without Walls Post COVID/PICS Program is a coordinated interdisciplinary approach developed to care for patients following a critical illness, like Covid-19. This is designed for patients who have spent significant time in an acute setting with ventilator support and are returning home or to work. This program helps patients with long-term Covid-19 symptoms or long-term neurological effects.

Our combined team expertise provides a holistic and comprehensive approach to care. All members of the team consistently address physical and cognitive challenges to improve self-care and return to functional independence.

• Hospitalization and ventilator supported stay
• Stroke
• Guillain-Barre symptoms
• General deconditioning
• Amputation
• Cognitive decline
• Respiratory compromised
• Neuromuscular changes
• Nerve injury
• Decreased functional capacity
• Significant weakness
• Dependence on caregiver
• Depression/ Anxiety/ PTSD

Program Goals:

• Return to the prior level of function and independent living
• Increase in strength, physical ability, and endurance
• Decrease in respiratory symptoms and complications
• Increase in confidence and improve emotional well-being
• Increase in energy levels
• Understanding of oxygen use and medications
• Decrease of dependence on supplemental oxygen
• Decrease in depression and feelings of hopelessness
• Increase in quality of life
• Increase self-management and self-efficacy skills
• Improve breathing techniques through retraining
• Improve areas of cognition
• Reduction in hospitalization and re-admission risk

Click here for more information.

Counties served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, Wilson.

• Commercial health insurance: We work with 200-plus commercial health insurance companies. If you have a question about a specific plan or type of coverage, please contact us.
• Workers compensation: We work with all workers’ compensation companies.
• Medicaid & Medicare
• Private Pay

Each year, about 12,500 Americans are newly diagnosed with a spinal cord injury (SCI).* Many of these people are young and active. They have jobs and hobbies and family responsibilities. And then, quite suddenly, everything changes.

While neuro rehab can’t reverse permanent spinal cord damage, it can help people who have SCI lead the fullest life possible. For example, Rehab Without Walls ® helps our patients improve mobility, learn how to use adaptive equipment and manage the emotional challenges of their new life.

Our approach combines science, compassion and creativity to deliver the best results for each patient. Rehab Without Walls is unique and successful for a few main reasons:

Functional and personal goals 

In addition to typical goals of spinal cord rehab, we work with the patient and family to establish more personal goals. Our experience and clinical studies agree that this approach keeps patients more motivated and engaged in therapy. 

For example, functional goals might include improving standing balance and multi-limb coordination. By contrast, personal goals might include traveling to Europe within five years.

Many specialties, one team

Because spinal cord injury can affect so many parts of the body, we think it’s important for multiple specialties to work together. A team approach is also more efficient. For example, an occupational therapist (OT) and physical therapist (PT) might both go to the workplace with a patient. The OT will focus on navigating environmental barriers safely, while the PT will focus on coordination.

A physician oversees all team members. A clinical coordinator keeps everyone on the team aligned and also serves as the main point of contact for the patient’s family during the course of treatment.

Family member education and involvement

Like all catastrophic illnesses and injuries, spinal cord injury has a ripple effect on the survivor’s family.

That’s why we help both the patient and family develop coping strategies to adjust to their new reality. The health of the family and the health of the client are so interconnected that both need to be a part of the treatment process.

Click here for more information.

• Commercial health insurance: We work with 200-plus commercial health insurance companies. If you have a question about a specific plan or type of coverage, please contact us.
• Workers compensation: We work with all workers’ compensation companies.
• Medicaid & Medicare
• Private Pay

A stroke – also known as a cerebrovascular accident, or “CVA” – can affect many parts of the body such as movement, speech and memory. As a result, the road to recovery can be long and complex.

Fortunately, the outlook for stroke survivors today is more hopeful than ever. While rehabilitation doesn’t reverse the damage caused by a stroke, it can help a survivor achieve the highest level of independence and quality of life possible.

The Rehab Without Walls® approach to stroke rehab centers on a few main principles:

Many specialties, one team

A stroke can affect many parts of the body and mind, so we think it’s important for multiple specialties to work together.

A team approach is often more efficient, too. For example, an occupational therapist (OT) and physical therapist (PT) might go for a walk with the patient together. The OT will focus on pathfinding and comprehension, while the PT will focus on gait and balance.

Family member education and involvement

Stroke has a ripple effect on the survivor’s family. The family dynamic may have changed. There may be worries if the main breadwinner is unable to work. Expectations for recovery may not be in line with reality.

That’s why we help both the patient and family develop coping strategies to adjust to their new reality. The health of the family and the health of the client are so interconnected that both need to be a part of the treatment process.

Long-term, real-world goals

In addition to typical “functional goals” of post-stroke therapy, like being able to walk unassisted, we work with the patient and family to establish goals that are more personal – like hosting a party, coaching soccer again or returning to work.

Because stroke can occur in people of all ages (not just the elderly, as the stereotype would have you believe), this approach is particularly beneficial for younger patients who want to participate as fully as possible in home and work life.

While it’s important to measure progress during therapy, our real success lies in what comes after. That’s why we say we’re focused on “durable outcomes.”

Click here for more information.

Counties served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, Wilson.

• Commercial health insurance: We work with 200-plus commercial health insurance companies. If you have a question about a specific plan or type of coverage, please contact us.
• Workers compensation: We work with all workers’ compensation companies.
• Medicaid & Medicare
• Private Pay