29 Acres

🏡 29 Acres in Cross Roads, TX, is a community-based program for adults with autism spectrum disorder (levels 1-3) and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, with a living community at the center of its services. 29 Acres describes itself as a place where residents can live in a home they call their own while getting support that matches their level of need, from drop-in help to 24/7 support.

🧠 The daily rhythm at 29 Acres is built around connection, routine, and practical skill-building. The site points to an evidence-based approach rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis, with individualized support for daily living, social interaction, self-management, employment, and health and wellness. 29 Acres also offers transition academy services, day services, and employment support for people who are working toward greater independence.

Residents can take part in community life, pursue vocational goals, and engage in individualized planning, while families and support circles are included in the move-in evaluation and level-of-support decisions. 29 Acres also offers services for people who live at home, including day supports and employment services, making the organization useful for both residents and families exploring transition options.

🧭 Transition Academy (Level 1 ASD)~ Participants must have functional math and writing skills, read at a minimum of a 4th-grade level, and have no recent history of aggressive or disruptive behavior.

🧭 Living Community & Enrichment Services (Level 1, 2, and 3)~ For individuals who need substantial to very substantial daily support (Levels 2 and 3), 29 Acres provides a highly customized, evidence-based framework directed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). They accommodate individuals with higher, long-term needs by using intensive staff-to-client ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4 to support life skills, safety, and community integration.

🧭 For individuals who need substantial to very substantial daily support (Levels 2 and 3), 29 Acres provides a highly customized, evidence-based framework directed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). They accommodate individuals with higher, long-term needs by using intensive staff-to-client ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4 to support life skills, safety, and community integration.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Approval - Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)