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University research programs in Texas

Universities across Texas are conducting important research related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other disabilities. Their autism research topics include: possible causes of the disorder; neurological differences among individuals with ASD; infancy and early diagnosis; improvement in assessment methods; and the effectiveness of various treatments, interventions and educational methods. 

In addition to conducting research and preparing students for professions that work with people with ASD, many university autism programs also offer information, resources and services to individuals with ASD and their families. The services provided are diverse, and may include evaluation, applied behavior analysis therapy, psychiatric treatment, medication management, social skills training, parent education and support groups. Further, a number of universities work within their local communities to increase awareness and assist families in other ways, such as organizing fundraising events and providing recreation and social opportunities for people with ASD.    

For more information on Texas' university-based autism and disability programs — their research, services to families and community activities — click on the links below:

• Baylor College of Medicine — Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center
• Baylor University — Baylor Autism Resource Center
• Texas A&M International University — Autism Interventions Center
• Texas A&M University — Center on Disability and Development
• Texas State University — Clinic for Autism Research, Evaluation and Support
• Texas Tech University — The Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research
• University of Houston at Clear Lake — Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
• University of North Texas — Autism Intervention Program
• University of North Texas — North Texas Autism Project
• University of Texas at Austin — The Autism Project
• University of Texas at Austin — The Meadows Center
• University of Texas at Austin & Dell Children's Medical Center collaboration — Seton Healthcare Autism Research and Evaluation Center at the Texas Child Study Center
• University of Texas at Austin — Texas Center for Disability Studies
• University of Texas at Dallas — Callier Center for Communication Disorders
• University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Children's Medical Center collaboration — Crystal Charity Ball Autism Project
• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston – Changing Lives through Autism Spectrum Services (C.L.A.S.S.) Clinic
• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — The Autism Center at the Children's Learning Institute
• University of Texas Medical School at Houston — The Center for Human Development Research 

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Updated: March 7, 2012