Andreza Carleo and Gwin Young

Andreza Carleo and Gwin Young

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Empowering Independence: HCC’s OTA Program Joins Forces with Autism Moms of Houston

In a heartwarming and transformative partnership, Houston Community College's (HCC) Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program has teamed up with Autism Moms of Houston to create opportunities for young adults with autism. Together, they’re launching Alex’s Autism Alliance, a new program providing life skills training for young adults who have aged out of traditional education, along with much-needed support for their families. This program, named after Alexandre Santos, son of Autism Moms of Houston founder Andreza Carleo, brings hope, empowerment, and community to those often overlooked.