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CDC estimates 1 in 88 children identified with an autism spectrum disorder

(Texas Council on Autism) March 29, 2012
One in 88 American children is now on the autism spectrum. That is a 23 percent increase from 2006 to 2008... read more from CDC

Research Finds Annual Cost of Autism More Than Tripled

(Texas Council on Autism) March 28, 2012
Autism Speaks announced preliminary results of new research that estimates autism costs society $126 billion per year; the costs of providing care for each person with autism affected by intellectual disability through his or her lifespan are $2.3 million in the U.S... read more from Autism Speaks

Fifteen New Members to Join Federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee

(Texas Council on Autism) March 28, 2012
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced invitations to 15 individuals to serve as public members on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, a group charged with coordinating all efforts within HHS concerning autism spectrum disorder and developing and annually updating a strategic plan … continue reading this item

DADS seeks input for 83rd legislative session

(Texas Council on Autism) Feb. 15, 2012
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is beginning its Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) process and is asking stakeholders to submit initial ideas and input on the DADS LAR website. | Read more from DADS

Autism Society and Autistic Self Advocacy Network issue joint statement on the DSM-5 and Autism

(Texas Council on Autism) Jan. 31, 2012
The Autism Society of America and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network issued a joint statement regarding the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder within the DSM-5.  Read more

Council outlines legislative priorities

(Texas Council on Autism) Jan. 26, 2012
In a letter to Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Thomas Suehs, Chairman Frank McCamant outlined the Texas Council on Autism's priorities for the 83rd Texas Legislature. Read the letter in PDF format

Autism fact sheet in multiple languages

(Texas Council on Autism) Dec. 2, 2011

The University of Southern California Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children's Hospital Los Angeles has translated the CDC "Learn the Signs. Act Early"Autism Fact Sheet into multiple languages.

For translations in Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese, click here. For English and Spanish versions, click here

Missouri releases plan on Autism spectrum disorders

(Texas Council on Autism) Dec. 1, 2011

The Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders has released "The Show-Me State Plan on Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The Commission was created in 2008 by Senate Bill 768, and charged with "making recommendations for developing a comprehensive state plan that would consistently focus Missouri on the priorities and means for enhancing resources required to provide the full complement of ASD services necessary in the state."

Texas Council on Autism 2011 Annual Report

(Texas Council on Autism) Nov. 15, 2011

The Texas Council on Autism 2011 Annual Report is now available on the Texas Council on Autism website. For more information, please contact Ron Ayer.

Texas Autism Research and Resource Center website launched

(Texas Council on Autism) Feb. 11, 2011

The Texas Autism Research and Resource Center (TARRC) unveiled its website today. The TARRC's primary purpose is to coordinate resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Required by House Bill 1574 (81st Legislature, Regular Session, 2009), the website launch is the first step in the long-term development of the TARRC. For more information, contact TARRC Coordinator Alice Antilley.

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Council special projects

Texas Autism Research and Resource Center

Required by House Bill 1574 (81st Legislature, Regular Session, 2009), the Texas Autism Research and Resource Center launched its website in February 2011. The Council has contributed $100,000 to the development of the project. For more information, contact Alice Antilley.

Texas Strategic Plan for Autism Services

The Council continues to work with agencies to implement the 2010-2014 Texas State Plan for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDF format). For more information, contact Ron Ayer.

Study on the Costs and Benefits of Initiating a Pilot Project to Provide Services to Adults with ASD and Related Disabilities

Required by House Bill 1574 (81st Legislature, Regular Session, 2009), the Study on the Costs and Benefits of Initiating a Pilot Project to Provide Services to Adults with ASD and Related Disabilities (PDF format) was delivered to state leadership in September 2010. Production of the study was partially funded by the Council. For more information, contact Ron Ayer.

 

E-mail updates

If you would like to receive occasional e-mail updates from the Texas Council on Autism that may not appear on this website, e-mail Ron Ayer.

If you want to receive an e-mail about updates to the Council on Autism website, click here.

The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) contracts with a company called GovDelivery, Inc., to provide e-mail updates. When you sign up for e-mail updates, you are giving your information to both DADS and to GovDelivery. When DADS has your information, it is subject to the DADS privacy policy. When GovDelivery has your information, it is subject to their privacy policy. Read the GovDelivery privacy policy.

Contact

You are welcome to directly contact any Council member, including those appointed by the governor, state agency representatives, and regional representatives to the Council.  For contact information, click here

For information pertaining to this website, meetings or general questions, please contact Ron Ayer.