County resource guide
Bell County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Bell County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Temple
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's — Developmental Pediatrics
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center in Temple is the primary pediatric hospital serving Bell County and Central Texas. The developmental-behavioral pediatrics program provides comprehensive autism evaluations. Bell County is home to Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) — TRICARE-insured military families should verify TRICARE authorization prior to scheduling.
Largest children's hospital in Central Texas. TRICARE authorization is essential for military families — contact the TRICARE regional office or your MTF case manager first.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Killeen
Texas ECI — Bell County (Central Texas MHMR)
Texas ECI through Central Texas MHMR serves children birth to 3 in Bell County with developmental delays. Free in-home services including speech-language therapy, OT, and developmental therapy. Military families at Fort Cavazos are eligible — EFMP enrollment can complement ECI services.
FREE for eligible children. Military families: ECI and EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program) can work in tandem — contact the Fort Cavazos EFMP office.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Killeen
Action Behavior Centers — Killeen
Action Behavior Centers operates a clinic in Killeen serving Bell County's large military and civilian population. BCBA-supervised ABA therapy in a structured clinic setting. Accepts most commercial insurance; TRICARE covers ABA — military families should confirm TRICARE authorization prior to starting services.
TRICARE covers ABA for eligible military dependents. Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) families: work through your EFMP office for coordinated referrals.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Killeen
Autism Society of Texas — Bell County Connections
The Autism Society of Texas supports families in Bell County through statewide resources and connections to local parent communities in Killeen, Temple, and Belton. The large military community at Fort Cavazos includes many families navigating autism who have built informal support networks.
Fort Cavazos's EFMP and ACS (Army Community Service) offices also coordinate parent support groups for military families of children with special needs.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Killeen
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI (Statewide)
Partners Resource Network is Texas's federally funded PTI, serving Bell County families including military families at Fort Cavazos. Free IEP advocacy, training on special education rights, and support for navigating both DoD and public school systems. Bilingual services available.
FREE. Military families: PRN understands both IDEA and the unique challenges of DoD schools and frequent PCS moves.
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