County resource guide
Autism Resources in Bandera, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Bandera. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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Bandera County — Developmental Screening via Uvalde/San Antonio
Bandera County's small population and rural character mean families rely on referrals to San Antonio Children's Hospital or CHRISTUS Santa Rosa for autism evaluations. Local pediatricians and the Bandera County health department can initiate developmental screening and referrals.
San Antonio is approximately 50 miles east of Bandera. Plan for extended travel for comprehensive evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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Texas ECI — Bandera County (Hill Country MHDD Centers)
Texas ECI serves Bandera County through Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers. Free in-home early intervention for children birth to 3, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and family support services delivered in the child's natural environment.
FREE. Home-based delivery is standard in rural Bandera County. Referrals accepted from any source.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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ABA Telehealth — Bandera County Rural Access
Several Texas-licensed ABA providers offer telehealth-based parent training and supervision to rural Bandera County families. Telehealth ABA can supplement in-person therapy for children in remote Hill Country communities where clinic access is limited.
Texas Medicaid covers telehealth ABA. Contact HHSC at 800-252-8154 for provider referrals serving Bandera County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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Autism Society of Texas — Statewide Support
Bandera County families connect with Autism Society of Texas resources through statewide online communities and San Antonio-area chapter events. AST's helpline and resource navigator can connect Hill Country families with local and regional services.
San Antonio AST chapter is the closest in-person resource. Online groups are the most accessible for rural Bandera families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI
Partners Resource Network provides free IDEA rights education and IEP advocacy to Bandera County families. Virtual and phone services ensure access for families in this rural Hill Country county. Spanish-language services available.
FREE statewide PTI. Virtual appointments available — essential for families in rural Bandera County.
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