University of Texas launches first Spanish-speaking caregiver skills training program in Rio Grande Valley

This year, the University of Texas launched the first Spanish-speaking Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program in the United States. This culturally adapted version of CST was launched in the Rio Grande Valley in order to serve the autistic Spanish-speaking community who currently experience a lack of readily available services.

The Rio Grande Valley sits along the Mexican border with a 91% Latino population. Unfortunately, most autistic residents and their families in this area face many issues when accessing services. Among those challenges is a lack of services and resources in Spanish for those Latino parents who do not speak English.

The following four video testimonials share how this new CST program is impacting Spanish-speaking families in the Rio Grande Valley.

Ana C Ramirez, Master Trainer, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

Transcription and English translation of testimonial is available here.

Karen and Mariano, participants in caregiver skills training program

Transcription and English translation of testimonial is available here.

Maria Montenegro, Master Trainer, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

Transcription and English translation of testimonial is available here.

Blanca and son Mateo, participants in caregiver skills training program

Transcription and English translation of testimonial is available here.