Tiffany's Faves in the Falls

(I don't get paid to advertise these places, I just like them from experience with my kids on the spectrum.)

Places to eat, shop or have fun:

Wendy's (Lots of GFCF selections!)

Samurai of Tokyo                                                                                                                                              2518 Mallard Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 696-2626
Order food w/ no butter and no sauce and you have a GFCF meal fit for a king! May be overstimulating for some, and the wait may be tough, but they do accept call-in orders!

Kids Hair Safari                                                                                                                                                    4022 Call Field Rd # B
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 692-6666 www.kidshairsafari.com
They have lots of experience with special needs kids. It is always best to make an appointment (for the first appointment try to schedule it when there aren't alot of other children. (especially if you don't know how your child will react.)

Jump for Joy                                                                                                                                                       4375 Seymour Hwy
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 692-4444  www.jumpforjoyppc.com
Jump for Joy is full of inflatables. Very fun!  Food and drink can only be consumed in certain areas, so it cuts down on the kids wanting stuff off of their diet. Don't forget to wear socks!  That is a requirement.

Castaway Cove Waterpark                                                                                                                               1000 Central Fwy E
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 322-5500  www.castawaycovewaterpark.com
Castaway cove is very fun for the family that likes to swim. Be sure your child wears their life-vest and also make sure that if you have a "runner" that you can keep very close tabs on them. **This USED to be one of my faves... but has declined alot this summer... see my autism-friendliness review for more info.**

Whispers Of Hope Horse Farm
3545 Parkhills Road
Wichita Falls, TX 76310                                                                                                                                           (940) 696-8044 http://whispersofhope.tripod.com
Whispers of Hope provides hippotherapy (horse riding therapy) for patrons with special needs. They offer summer camps and private sessions. Your child can even have their birthday party at Whispers of Hope!

Wichita Falls Area Miracle League                                                                                                                   2302 Midwestern Parkway                                                                                                                                    Wichita Falls, TX 76308  www.fallsmiracleleague.org                                                                                          The Miracle League makes sure that all children (no matter what their ability or disability) can play baseball. It is such a joy to see your child hit the ball and run the bases smiling all the way!

United Market Street                                                                                                                                          4590 Kell Blvd, Wichita Falls - (940) 691-1471
A GREAT place to find Gluten and Casein Free Foods! Living Well Manager, Tonya is super helpful!

Sunshine Natural Foods 
2907 Bob Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 767-2093 - In Parker Square
A great place to find GFCF foods and supplements! They carry Kinnikinnick donuts!!!! YUM!!!

 

Tiff's Favorite People and Places that Provide Services To Our Community (doctors, childcare, etc.)

Autism Support Group: Families for Autism Support of Texoma (F.A.S.T.) www.autismwf.com

Pediatrician: Daunne Peters M.D. and Nicole Hooper N.P.  (940) 397- KIDS

Child Psychiatrist: Bryan Wieck M.D. (@ Rose Street Mental Health - see below for link)

Church: Evangel Temple www.evangeltemplechurch.com

Childcare: The ARC Special Needs Child-Care (940) 692-2303

MSU Autism Support Program  http://education.mwsu.edu/asp/

Community Resources/Respite:Helen Farabee MHMR www.helenfarabee.org

Evaluations/Counseling: Rose Street Mental Health www.rosestreet.org

Educational: Wichita Falls Independent School District www.wfisd.net  (My children go to 2 different schools because their needs vary. One can attend regular classes, and the other needs a more contained setting to work on life skills. I think all of the people on my children's education "teams" are amazing, resourceful, compassionate, and very smart people. I am very blessed and thankful for the cooperation of everyone! :)

Region 9 Education Service Center www.esc9.net offers many workshops that parents can attend. They have a wonderful autism specialist named Christian Avera. Go to their website and look under "professional development" for a listing of their workshops.