Local Autism Resources in Houston, TX

Ages 0-18

Medicaid Buy-In for Children

Lets working families with incomes above the usual Medicaid limit buy Medicaid for a child 18 or younger with a disability.

Ages 0-20

STAR Kids Medicaid

Texas Medicaid for children and young adults with disabilities age 20 and younger, given through a health plan with a service coordinator who helps you find care.

Texas Medicaid Waiver Interest Lists

Put your child on the state's long waiting lists for Medicaid waiver services now. You do not have to prove your child is eligible to join.

2-1-1 Texas

The state's referral line. Dial 2-1-1 or chat in English or Spanish to find local programs, including help with Medicaid and other benefits.

FACES Autism Scholarships

Need-based scholarships that help Houston-area families pay for ABA therapy beyond what insurance covers, at the provider the family chooses.

Hope For Three Family Assistance

Sugar Land nonprofit that pays approved providers for therapy, supplies, safety equipment and respite for Fort Bend County children with autism.

Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) Grant

A one-time state grant for students in public school special education, spent online on extra speech therapy, tutoring, learning materials or devices.

Texas ABLE

A state savings program that lets people with disabilities and their families save money for disability-related expenses.

Houston ISD Special Education Parent Liaisons

Houston ISD's parent liaisons answer special education questions by phone and email. Start with your child's school or this line.

SPEDTex Special Education Information Center

The state's special education help line for parents. Call, email or use the online form, and join its live webinars.

Fort Bend ISD Special Education

Fort Bend ISD's special education team for families in Sugar Land and the rest of the district. Start with your child's case manager.

Ages 0-21

Katy ISD Special Education

Katy ISD's special education department. To ask for an evaluation, contact the administrator at your child's campus.

Texas Education Freedom Accounts

State-funded education savings accounts for approved school costs. Students with an IEP on file can qualify for added funding for a disability.

The Monarch School

Private therapeutic school for students with autism, ADHD and other neurological differences.

The Parish School

Private school for children with communication delays and learning differences that pairs special education with therapy.

Ages 2-18

The Westview School

Private school for students ages 2 to 18 who often do well in academics but struggle with social skills and social communication.

Ages 0-21

Easter Seals Greater Houston Children's Therapy

Speech, occupational and physical therapy for children with special needs from birth to 21, including feeding therapy. It accepts Medicaid and CHIP.

University of Houston Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

University clinic where graduate student clinicians and licensed speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat children's speech, language and social skills.

Easter Seals Greater Houston Respite and Family Day Out

In-home respite with a provider you choose, plus Saturday Family Day Out camps where children with disabilities and their siblings each get a buddy.

Growing Great Grins

Woodlands pediatric dental office whose dentist is trained to care for children with sensory or developmental challenges. The team adjusts sound, lighting and timing.

Pigtails & Crewcuts, Cypress

Kids' hair salon in Cypress. Call ahead about your child's sensory needs so stylists can plan around triggers like noise or bright lights.

The Stewart Center at The Westview School

Therapy clinic at The Westview School that offers speech therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy and counseling to children from the community.

Ages 16-27

Easter Seals Greater Houston Transition Services

Help for autistic youth ages 16 to 27 with job placement, job coaching, supported employment and planning for life after school.

Ages 14-22

Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation, Youth and Students

State job and college help for students with disabilities ages 14 to 22, from work experience to job training. Apply through a local VR office.

Adults 18+

Avondale House

Houston nonprofit with day, employment and residential programs for adults with autism.

Adults

Bridgewood Farms

Day program and residential community in Montgomery County for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Gateway Academy

Private school for grades 6 to 12 for students with autism, ADHD, anxiety and learning disabilities, plus a program for young adults after high school.

Promise Land at Second Baptist Church

Sunday special needs ministry at Second Baptist's Woodway campus, with classes for children, teens and adults and a sensory room.

Adults

Special Angels of The Woodlands

Faith-based day activity center in Spring for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with community outings and help paying tuition.

All ages

Thru the Roof at Houston's First Baptist Church

Special needs ministry at Houston's First Baptist Church for children and adults, with Bible studies and buddies for children on Sundays and Wednesdays.