National and Local Autism Support
Autism Society of Texas (AST) - https://www.texasautismsociety.org/
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The Autism Society raises public awareness about autism and connects families to resources through education, advocacy, support, and community programs. Their website includes information on screening, diagnosis, and navigating daily life with autism.
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Integral Care supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Travis County, offering:
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Service coordination and community referrals
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Crisis support and IQ testing
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Social, daily living, and employment skills support
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Family education and medical services
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services - https://bbtrails.org/
Serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the following counties: Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lee, Williamson counties
Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Center Hill Country - https://hillcountry.org/
Serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the following counties: Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, Uvalde, Val Verde
Navigate Life Texas - https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en
A Texas Health and Human Services project providing resources on:
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Enrolling in Medicaid waiver programs (waitlists can be 15–20 years!)
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Diagnosis and healthcare
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Education and school resources
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Insurance and financial support
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Family support and transitioning to adulthood
Disability Rights Texas - https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/
Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities to ensure dignity, full participation, and legal protection. Services include legal assistance, advocacy, policy work, and educational referrals.
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) - https://www.txp2p.org/
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TxP2P connects families of children with disabilities, chronic, and mental health conditions through:
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Parent-to-parent support
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Resource referral
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Education for families and professionals
The Arc of Texas - https://www.thearcoftexas.org/
A statewide advocacy and membership organization supporting the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to make decisions about their lives. The Arc works on:
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Inclusive education
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Competitive, integrated employment
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Community-based supports
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Civil rights access
Behavior Analysis Resources
Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) - https://www.bacb.com/
The BACB sets professional and ethical standards for behavior analysts and provides information on certification for the field of Behavior Analysis. The BACB also provides standards for ethical practice to protect consumers of behavior analytic services.
Medically Trusted Sites
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Provides evidence-based information on autism signs, symptoms, causes, risk factors, and interventions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - https://www.cdc.gov/
Includes detailed resources on autism screening, diagnosis, and development, as well as strategies for supporting children and families.
Research-Based Resources
Texas Autism Research & Resource Center (TARRC) -
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Supports families and the autism community by providing:
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Research-based information and training
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Coordination with local entities
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Family support programs
Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) - https://asatonline.org/
Promotes safe, effective, and evidence-based treatments for autism. ASAT provides research summaries and guidance to help families make informed decisions.
Autism Research Institute (ARI) - https://autism.org/
ARI offers resources for:
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Individuals with autism
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Parents and caregivers
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Clinicians and researchers
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Services include:
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Webinars on autism topics
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Free Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) in multiple languages