ABLE : Adults Beyond Limitations Enabled

11/15/2025

This is a great model business for our young ABLE adults!

11/13/2025

Our last D&D Game Night was more than just a game — it was a night of teamwork, confidence-building, and connection.
Even those who had never played before jumped in with enthusiasm, guided by our Club Captains and supported by new friends.

We’re thrilled to announce our next campaign — this one filled with even more action and creativity.
With only 50% of spots remaining, now’s the perfect time to register the neurodivergent adult in your life for an unforgettable experience in collaboration and social growth.

✨ Learn more or register here: https://projectbeacontx.org/dd-game-night/

11/13/2025

New location same great services

Got Advocacy has moved to a new location.
**SAME SERVICES
**NEW LOCATION

11/13/2025

When the problem is big but they take it on anyway.

11/11/2025

10/31/2025

Love this0!

To the mom running her child to ABA therapy while her friends are driving their children to soccer practice. You're not alone.

To the mom carrying around a PECS book. You rock!

To the dad avoiding milestones conversations with his friends because his child is years behind. Your child is perfect just the way he is.

To the mom embarrassed by her son's screams at the grocery store. I've been there too. No later than yesterday.

To the mom at her computer researching what kind of therapy is best for her child. Your child is lucky to have you as his advocate.

To the dad afraid of taking his child to a restaurant, park or any kind of public places. I know, it's difficult.

To the mom still mourning the dream of taking her son to the cinema or baseball practice. It may not happen how you pictured it but it will.

To the dad feeling silly because he celebrated when his son said "buh" for bubbles. Every single victory is worth celebrating. Open up that champagne!

To the mom holding in her tears after another therapy report that makes her feel like her child is not progressing. Don't lose hope!

To the dad wishing his daughter would talk. Me too... you're not alone.

When you feel hopeless, when you're struggling to keep going. Remember that you're not alone. When you feel like nobody notices you unless your child is screaming. When you're wondering how you're going to do it any longer. I want you to remember, that you're doing an amazing job. You love your child, you're doing the best you can. When you feel like nobody understands what you're going through. Remember that I do and there are a lot of us out there.
It's ok to have bad days. We all do. To all the moms and dads out there who are trying their hardest to give their children the best life possible despite the circumstances, you are amazing and you child knows it even if he/she can't say it.

10/31/2025

Interventions are the key. Gayle Yess Fisher thank you

10/31/2025

Caregiver burnout and anxiety is real. We see you. What do you do to minimize anxiety as you care for your lived one?

10/30/2025

10/16/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode!

In our latest episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, Podcast Host & Executive Director Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Dana Harris, M.A., BCBA and Owner of Spectacular Kids ABA Therapy & Consulting, for an insightful conversation about what good ABA truly looks like—and what parents should know when seeking quality services.

Together, they explore:
✅ How evidence-based ABA supports meaningful progress and independence
✅ The importance of transparency and collaboration with families
✅ Why parent training and trust are essential parts of effective therapy

Whether you’re a parent, professional, or educator, this episode offers practical insights to help you identify programs that align with your values and your child’s unique needs.

A huge thank you to our episode sponsor, FEAT-Houston (Families for Effective Autism Treatment), for their continued dedication to supporting and empowering the autism community.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform!
🔗 https://shining-through-inspiring-voices-of-autism.castos.com/

10/12/2025

I hate this picture, and honestly never thought I'd share it with anyone, but here I am, sharing myself at my worst.

This picture was taken New Years Eve, 2023. I was completely depleted here.

I had spent over 18 years in survival mode while doing all the things. I buried a husband, blended a family, had a baby, moved 7 times, created a nonprofit, wrote 4 books, helped create Unseen: Caregiver Documentary , built a house, and renovated a group home for Lucas. You can definitely see the "worn and weary" look in my eyes, and you can definitely see the lack of peace etched across my face. The day after we moved Lucas into his group home on February 1, 2024, I hit the wall - the grief and burnout wall - and I didn't emerge for the next couple of months.

I wiped my schedule clean and did the bare minimum to keep my household functioning. I laid in bed and watched a lot of Netflix.

The moral of the story? The body does keep the score. I was doing many things right when this picture was taken: walking, doing yoga, taking 20+ supplements a day, eating healthy - everything except managing my stress which I now know should be at the top of my list or all the other "right" things don't matter.

I'm happy to say, I no longer look like this tired, haggard version of myself. The light has returned to my eyes through lots of intentional practices, but most of all, through allowing myself to experience an extended period of rest.

Are you also worn and weary? Do you look in the mirror and see a version of what I see here? Comment REST, and I'll send you my top 7 tools for regulating the nervous system and finally experiencing peace again.