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The Developmental Disabilities Services division provides a very wide array of services and supports to people with mental retardation and people with pervasive developmental disorders.
We serve people of all ages from infants to the elderly. We currently serve over 2000 individuals with a staff of about 400 employees. We serve two separate and distinct functions. As the
state-designated Mental Retardation Authority for our six counties, we plan for the development of services to meet the needs of the people of these counties, determine eligibility and help
people access services they need. We also function as a Service Provider, and in fact are the largest provider of services for people with developmental disabilities in our area. It is our
goal to provide services and supports to people to enable them to reach their fullest potential and remain in their home community. We have developed a vast variety of services so we can
offer people choices which best meet their needs. It is our goal to provide the highest quality, state-of-the art services possible and we enjoy the reputation of doing just that.
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| Who is eligible to receive services? |
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A resident of one of the six counties served (Fort Bend, Austin, Waller, Colorado, Wharton, Matagorda) who meet one of the following:
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• People with mental retardation
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• People with pervasive developmental disorders, including autism
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• Nursing Facility residents who are eligible for specialized services for mental retardation pursuant to Section 1919(e) (7) of the Social Security Act
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• Children who are eligible for services from the Division of Early Childhood Intervention Services through the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
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| What is Mental Retardation? |
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Mental Retardation is a disability evident during childhood and that is expected to be lifelong, requiring ongoing services. The Determination of Mental Retardation (DMR) rule defines mental
retardation as "Significantly sub average general intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested during the developmental period (birth to
18 years of age.)"
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| What is a Pervasive Developmental Disorder? |
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Pervasive Developmental Disorders are a class of developmental disorders that are also expected to be enduring and require ongoing services similar to those needed by persons with mental
retardation. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) states that:
"Pervasive Developmental Disorders are characterized by severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development: reciprocal social interaction skills, communication skills, or the
presence of stereotyped behavior, interests and activities."
Autistic Disorder is probably the most familiar of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Developmental Disability and other developmental disorders are frequently seen together in the same
consumer.
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| How do I get help? |
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Texana Center services are provided to persons who qualify based on an evaluation of developmental disabilities needs.
Call Texana’s Authority and Admissions Department at: 281-342-0090 or 281-239-1363 or 1-866-526-4437
A Texana Center Intake Coordinator will complete a telephone interview with you, and an Intake Packet will be mailed to you. You will be requested to complete an Intake Assessment and return it
to Texana Center. If you need help completing the paperwork, a Texana Center Intake Coordinator will schedule an appointment and meet with you to complete the assessment.
Copies of psychological tests completed previously for your family member will be requested by Texana.
When Texana Center receives the completed Intake Assessment and copies of school or other records, Texana will schedule your family member for an Intake with one of the Department’s
Psychologists. These meetings are at our
Developmental Disabilities - Authority
& Admission's Office.
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