County resource guide
Autism Resources in Blanco, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Blanco. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Johnson City
Blanco County — Developmental Referrals via Austin/San Antonio
Blanco County sits between Austin and San Antonio, giving families access to two major evaluation hubs. Dell Children's in Austin (~50 miles east) and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital in San Antonio (~65 miles south) both offer comprehensive autism evaluations. Local physicians in Johnson City and Blanco can initiate screenings and referrals.
Blanco County's location between Austin and San Antonio gives families two major medical hub options — whichever has shorter waitlists.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Johnson City
Texas ECI — Blanco County (Hill Country MHDD Centers)
Texas ECI provides free early intervention to Blanco County children birth to 3 through Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers. Home-based speech, OT, and developmental therapy delivered in natural environments throughout this rural Hill Country county.
FREE. Home delivery is standard in Blanco County. Contact HHSC at 800-252-8154 to start a referral.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Johnson City
ABA Providers — Austin/San Antonio Corridor
Blanco County families can access ABA clinics in both Austin and San Antonio, both approximately 50–65 miles away. Several ABA providers also offer in-home services that extend into the Texas Hill Country. Texas's ABA insurance mandate applies to all commercial plans.
Blanco County's central location is an advantage — families can choose Austin or San Antonio providers based on waitlist availability.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Johnson City
Autism Society of Texas — Austin/San Antonio Chapters
Blanco County families benefit from proximity to both Austin and San Antonio Autism Society of Texas chapters. Online communities supplement in-person chapter events, and AST's helpline provides immediate resource navigation for families at any point in their journey.
Both Austin and San Antonio AST chapters are within an hour of Blanco County. Choose whichever chapter best fits your schedule.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Johnson City
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI
Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy and IDEA rights education to Blanco County families. PRN's virtual services and statewide reach make expert special education advocacy accessible for families in this rural Hill Country county.
FREE. Virtual and phone appointments available. Both Austin and San Antonio PRN offices are accessible from Blanco County.
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