Autism Services

Search for services

Please visit the Texas Autism Research and Resource Center (TARRC) for information on Texas autism services, as well as links to research, training, family support.

Here are just a few of the resources you’ll find on the TARRC website, that will you help search for services in your area.

• Directory of Community Resources In Texas
• Autism Source
• 2-1-1 Texas
• Locate your local Community Center (formerly known as the "Mental Retardation Authority") (Interest Lists, services, evaluations)
• Locate your local Early Childhood Intervention Program
• Locate your local Education Service Center Autism Specialist

Texas state agencies

The following state agencies provide autism services and information.

• Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
• How to apply for DADS services
• DADS interest lists for community-based services and supports
• DADS 2011 Reference Guide
• Home and community-based waiver program comparisons
• Texas Department of State Health Services
• Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program
• Youth Empowerment Services - YES
• Texas Health and Human Services Commission
• How to Get Help
• Children's Medicaid (Insurance)
• 211 Texas (Information and Referral)
• Your Texas Benefits (Health and Other Programs Serving for Children and Adults)
• Texas Education Agency
• Special Education Main Page
• Statewide Leadership in Autism
• Parent Resources
• IDEA Legal Framework
• Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
• DARS Autism Project
• Early Childhood Intervention
• Disability Determination Services
• Personal Assistance Services
• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Find Services
• Adoption
• Child Care Licensing
• Prevention and Early Intervention

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Updated: February 4, 2013