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Autism & Special Needs Family Resources: Free Support in Texas
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items Parenting a child with autism or special needs comes with a lot of questions. These are the free resources I share with families for early intervention, school support, therapies, waivers and connecting with other parents in Texas. #autism #specialne...
Texas ECI early intervention for babies and toddlers with delays, from birth to age 3. You can refer your child yourself, no doctor needed.
Early Childhood Intervention Services | Texas Health and Human Services
Autism Speaks tool kits for newly diagnosed families, school and more. The 100 Day Kit is a helpful first step after diagnosis.
Autism Speaks
Navigate Life Texas guides for families of kids with disabilities, from diagnosis to transition. Written in plain, parent-friendly language.
Navigate Life Texas
Texas Project FIRST explains special education rights and the ARD process in plain language. Read it before your next school meeting.
Texas Project First
Understood supports parents of kids with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia. Lots of practical tips and checklists.
Understood. For everyone navigating neurodivergence.
Autism Society resources and local affiliates with support groups and events. Their helpline can point you to services near you.
Autism Society Creating connections for the Autism community to live fully.
CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. milestone checklists and a free tracker app. Easy to share with your child's doctor.
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Find your state's parent training and information center for free special education help. A great place to start if you feel lost.
Parent Center Hub
Special Olympics Texas offers free sports and training for kids and adults. A wonderful way to build confidence and friendships.
Special Olympics Texas
Texas HHS disability services and Medicaid waiver programs. Get on interest lists early, since some waitlists are long.
Disability | Texas Health and Human Services
Wrightslaw special education law and advocacy articles. Helpful when you need to understand your child's rights under IDEA.
Wrightslaw
Sensory-friendly kids gym right here in the Valley with open play and classes. A safe, judgment-free place for kids to play.
We Rock The Spectrum
Autism Research Institute resources, webinars and research updates for families. Lots of free information to help you learn.
The Autism Research Institute
Texas Parent to Parent connects families of kids with disabilities to other parents who've been there. Free support, training and resources.
Texas Parent to Parent
The Arc advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Look for your local chapter for events and support.
The Arc of the United States | Disability Rights, Advocacy & Resources