IHCenter / Big Sky Education and Research : Purpose and Plan

IHCenter / Big Sky Education and Research : Purpose and Plan Autism and PDD Funding and Donor Information Education  Resources Methods and Curriculum Conferences  and Statistics Friends Come For A Vacation! Ed / Training Opportunities Q & A Research Discussions Big Sky NT School For High Ability Learners Calendar & Staff Counseling Services

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Welcome To Big Sky 

*Whole Person / Whole Family Autism Education and Intervention in an intentionally designed, natural-environment setting. Pioneer-themed farm, equine facilitated therapies, recreational therapies in multiple form, sustainable living / Earth friendly model campuses, and a commitment of eco/world focus of humanitarian service (no matter one's abilities or differences).

*Direct Education and Intervention for individuals living with ASD/PDD. Individually tailored education and intervention methods based both on empirically validated science and common sense that fits the child/family. *Year-round services. **Sliding-scale fee system.

*Direct Education / Support for all interested family members, advocates, therapists, and teachers who support the needs of individuals living with ASD/PDD. Individual Counseling, Group Support, Online Education, Retreats, and Networking.

**College Preparatory Education, Emotional Support, and Recreation for Siblings of individuals living with ASD/PDD. Early college, occupational apprenticeships, and social opportunities that are critical to the needs of siblings of individuals living with ASD/PDD.

*** Training & Intern Site for Teachers, Therapists, Scholars, and Researchers

U.T. School of Educational Psychology

ETSS Master of Arts in Counseling Program

Fielding Graduate University PhD Clinical Psychology Program

Independent School Districts of Texas

PhD & LPC Supervisors Needed

Katherine Ann Roe Sainz, MS

ksainz@bigskyfarm.4t.com

Director of Education and Intervention Services,

IHCenter / Big Sky Education and Research

P.O. Box 1269, Elgin, TX. 78621 ph 512-791-0354

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IHCenter / Big Sky Education and Research

P.O. Box 923

Malibu, CA  90265-0923

MISSION AND PURPOSES

Big Sky is an organization dedicated to the advancement of therapeutic opportunities for low-income individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and their family members  through philanthropy, service, and education. It does this by:

Enhancing the effective performance and therapeutic professionalism of its members, staff, and participating families.

Promoting the importance of philanthropy, volunteerism, and the role of not-for-profit healthcare institutions and organizations.

Providing and promoting comprehensive education and accreditation programs of recognized value to members, staff, and participating families.

Strengthening the ability of healthcare institutions, institutions of higher learning, and non-profit organizations to attract resources through professional development efforts aimed at raising the quality of life for the autistic community.

Fostering adherence to established professional standards, ethical conduct, and a commitment to service.

Facilitating and promoting the sharing of expertise among colleagues in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.

Encouraging the establishment of comprehensive development programs in healthcare institutions, institutions of higher learning, and both non-profit and for-profit organizations.