UH-Clear Lake Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities - CADD

UH-Clear Lake Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities - CADD CADD at UH-Clear Lake, provides applied behavior analysis services to individuals with autism and ot

The Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, provides autism assessment, group and family counseling, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to members of the greater Houston area. ABA services are available in the areas of early intervention, severe problem behavior reduction, verbal behavior training, and vocational training. For information on our early intervention clinic, ABA-SkIP, please email autismcenter@uhcl.edu. To request services, contact MHMRA Program Manager Margo Childs at 713-970-8237 or 713-970-7934

For information on the Severe Behavior Disorders Research Clinic (SBDRC), please email behaviorclinic@uhcl.edu

For information on the Verbal Behavior Clinic (VBC), please email VBClinic@uhcl.edu

For information on Vocational assessment and training, please contact DARS representative Nick Boyko at 281-333-7980 or any local DARS Division of Rehabilitation Services office. For information on Autism Assessment Services, please contact Dr. Gail Cheramie at cheramie@uhcl.edu. For information on Group and Family Counseling please contact Dr. Matt Brown at brownm@uhcl.edu or (281) 283-3304.

Hi everyone. It is Team Tuesday here at CADD. This week we would like to introduce you to Philia, one of our amazing the...
02/10/2026

Hi everyone. It is Team Tuesday here at CADD. This week we would like to introduce you to Philia, one of our amazing therapists at Connecting the Dots

My name is Philia, and I am a second year in the Behavior Analysis Master's program! I am currently a therapist at Connecting the Dots.

I love working in ABA because I love seeing the impact we make on the families we serve. If there is just one family that tells me we have changed their lives for the better, then that makes it all worth it.

If I could share a message with a family who is just starting their journey with ABA services, I would tell them to share all of your concerns and goals and express your needs along the way. Our goal is to help you the best we can, and we need your help in doing that!

A fun fact about me that most people might not know is that I have 12 years of classical piano training under my belt.

My perfect Sunday consists of starting the day with brunch with my friends, then visiting a local coffee shop to read, going to a workout class after, eating hot pot for dinner with my family, and ending the night by watching a movie with my dog and cat 🙂

Career Connections starts tomorrow!
02/05/2026

Career Connections starts tomorrow!

Happy Monday.There are immediate openings available in our Connecting the Dots clinic. Connecting the Dots is a FREE car...
02/02/2026

Happy Monday.

There are immediate openings available in our Connecting the Dots clinic. Connecting the Dots is a FREE caregiver training clinic for families that have a child with a diagnosis of autism. If you are interested, contact us at connectingthedots@uhcl.edu or scan the QR code below.

Let Us Make Your Space Festive!The Helping Hands CADDvoc Neurodiverse Team at UHCL offers holiday and event decorating s...
01/29/2026

Let Us Make Your Space Festive!

The Helping Hands CADDvoc Neurodiverse Team at UHCL offers holiday and event decorating services for homes and businesses in the Clear Lake area.

Our Services: Holiday decorating, Valentine's Day, Easter, birthdays, and ALL celebrations - Custom designs for homes and businesses - Setup AND takedown included - Serving locations within 5 miles of UHCL (Bay Area Blvd, 77058)

Prices starting at just $20

Professional, reliable service by trained team members

Support a great cause - every booking provides employment and training for autistic adults

Year-round availability for any celebration

Email us at tsami@uhcl.edu or caddvoc@uhcl.edu to schedule your consultation
Make your next celebration unforgettable while supporting meaningful employment in our community!

01/27/2026

It is Team Tuesday here at CADD. Meet Michael, one of our amazing crew at Connecting the Dots.

What is your major?
-My major is Psychology.

What is your role with the Center for Autism and Developmental
Disabilities?
-I am a therapist assistant.

What's a fun fact about you that most people might not know?
-I have 4 rescue pups and would rescue more if I had the means to.

Describe your perfect Saturday!
-It starts with a good cup of coffee after waking up later than usual, some yard work, a Houston’ Texan’s win and a nice family dinner.

What inspired you to work in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA),
and/or what keeps you passionate about it every day?
-I am passionate about ABA because I have an adult son on the spectrum, and the tools and techniques that I have learned while working at CADD have helped strengthen our bond and how we communicate. I absolutely love working at the clinic, it is one of the most fulfilling things that I have ever been a part of.

If you could share one message with a family who is just starting
their journey with ABA services, what would it be, and why is
that message important to you?
-ABA works. Patience and consistency is needed, but it works! Being a parent of 4 adult men, I thoroughly wish I would have had some of these tools and techniques when they were younger to help through the difficult melt downs and tantrums. We all learn and respond to situations differently. We did the best we could as a blended family, but timing and consistency make more of a difference than I understood at the time. With that being said, it is still very beneficial to us all now. We still use these techniques to improve our communication and strengthen our bond.

The holiday weeks are a great time to dive into those resources you've been meaning to check out. ...
12/17/2025

The holiday weeks are a great time to dive into those resources you've been meaning to check out.
Our Education Lecture Series offers easy-to-follow videos and quizzes on teaching new skills and managing behaviors effectively using Applied Behavior Analysis.These videos and quizzes are prefect for caregivers, teachers, or other professionals.📸 Take a screenshot or download the image below to scan the QR codes and start watching today.

It's Team Tuesday at CADD. We are so thankful for our amazing team members. Meet Brianna, a 2nd year in the Behavior Ana...
11/25/2025

It's Team Tuesday at CADD. We are so thankful for our amazing team members. Meet Brianna, a 2nd year in the Behavior Analysis Masters Program.

· What is your role with the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities?

I am a lead therapist at the Verbal Behavior Clinic and assistant coordinator at Connecting the Dots.

· What's a fun fact about you that most people might not know?

My favorite animal is the octopus! There’s no particular reason why…I just think it’s cool.

· What inspired you to work in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and/or what keeps you passionate about it every day?

I interned at an autism clinic for adults in high school and got to help adults learn various independent living skills (e.g., cooking, paying for things, vocational skills, how to maintain a house) and I loved it! It was great to be able to watch these individuals learn skills that their caregivers didn’t think was possible. I realized then that this was what I wanted to focus my education and career on.

The winner is...the ABAliens, Intensive Outpatient Behavior Disorders Clinic (IOP). Congratulations to the team and welc...
11/12/2025

The winner is...the ABAliens, Intensive Outpatient Behavior Disorders Clinic (IOP). Congratulations to the team and welcome to having bragging rights for the year.

Halloween 2026 is only 11 months away.

Free services for menstruating individuals with autism. Sessions only in person. Please share! We are happy to support ...
11/07/2025

Free services for menstruating individuals with autism. Sessions only in person. Please share! We are happy to support and serve.

Update 11/10/25: Voting is now open; help us select the winner. To cast your vote, just drop a ❤️ (Heart) emoji on the p...
11/07/2025

Update 11/10/25: Voting is now open; help us select the winner. To cast your vote, just drop a ❤️ (Heart) emoji on the photo you love most. The winner will be decided by tomorrow (11/11) at 5:00 PM (CST).

We love Halloween here at CADD. Even though it was last week, we are still enjoying the memories of the creative doors our teams decorated.

EDIT! We received hundreds of interested responders and we are so grateful! We are pausing participant recruitment for n...
10/22/2025

EDIT! We received hundreds of interested responders and we are so grateful! We are pausing participant recruitment for now. Thank you all for your interest and support!

Hello we are recruiting participants for a study on working with clients. You can participate via zoom and you receive a gift card if you qualify for and complete the study - which is a 1, 3-hour session. Seeking BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, grad students in ABA programs.

Please share!

The Education Lecture Series has been updated. We now have a Spanish version! These videos and quizzes are a wonderful r...
10/15/2025

The Education Lecture Series has been updated. We now have a Spanish version!

These videos and quizzes are a wonderful resource to learn about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), teaching your child new skills, & behavior management! They are beneficial for caregivers, teachers, or other professionals.

Start learning by downloading the picture and scaning the QR codes.

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2700 Bay Area Boulevard, South Arbor Building
Houston, TX
77058

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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