Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagTexas Education Agency (TEA) revoked school approval in 2023 for harness restraint violations and improper restraint/timeout documentation
flagTEA issued 'non-approval' status in August 2025 following child abuse incidents (staff pushed, dragged, and shook a student)
flagSecond incident in July 2025: alleged assault of a non-verbal 9-year-old on a field trip
flagThree staff members fired for the May 2025 incident
flagOrganization is preparing litigation against TEA disputing the non-approval
flagAverage employee compensation of ~$23,935/year suggests low pay for direct-care staff
Legal Issues
gavelAvondale House preparing lawsuit against TEA to dispute August 2025 non-approval decision
Ethical Concerns
policyMultiple documented child abuse incidents involving students with moderate to severe autism
policyPattern of improper restraint documentation and staff behavior
BBB RatingNot found
Employee Sentiment
5.2
out of 10
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Flexibility6.6
Compensation5.4
Career Development5.2
Work Environment6.0
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Meaningful and rewarding work with clients with autism
- add_circle Positive camaraderie among direct-care staff
- add_circle Monday-Friday schedule (no weekends for some roles)
- add_circle Genuinely caring environment for clients
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Poor management and lack of communication from leadership
- remove_circle Inadequate compensation for responsibilities
- remove_circle High staff turnover — staff leaving in droves
- remove_circle Disorganized operations
- remove_circle Limited professional development and growth opportunities