County resource guide
Autism Resources in Burleson, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Burleson. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Caldwell
CHI St. Joseph Health — Pediatric Developmental Referrals
Burleson County families seeking autism evaluations are typically referred to CHI St. Joseph in Bryan or Baylor Scott & White in College Station, both approximately 30–40 miles away. These hubs offer comprehensive developmental-behavioral pediatrics assessments for the Brazos Valley region.
Caldwell is Burleson County seat. Bryan/College Station is approximately 30 miles south and the nearest full diagnostic hub.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Caldwell
Texas ECI — Burleson County (Brazos Valley MHMR)
Texas ECI provides free early intervention for Burleson County children birth to 3 with developmental delays. Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, developmental therapy, and service coordination delivered in the home or natural environment.
FREE. No diagnosis required — referrals based on developmental concerns alone. Call as early as possible for shortest wait times.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Caldwell
ABA Services — Brazos Valley Region
Burleson County families can access ABA therapy through providers in the Bryan/College Station area. Texas's commercial insurance ABA mandate applies, and Medicaid waiver-funded in-home ABA may be available for qualifying families in this rural Central Texas county.
In-home ABA is often most accessible for Burleson County families. Ask providers about telehealth parent training as a complement to in-person sessions.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
College Station · multi-county
Autism Society of Texas — Brazos Valley Chapter
Brazos Valley chapter offering parent support groups, family social events, and resource navigation for families in College Station and Bryan. Connected to statewide Autism Society resources.
Caldwell
Autism Society of Texas — Statewide Support
Burleson County families connect to the Autism Society of Texas via statewide online communities and Bryan/College Station area chapters. AST's resource navigation line helps families find local services and connect with other parents in Central Texas.
AST's online parent groups are immediately accessible while in-person resources develop in Burleson County.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Caldwell
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI
Partners Resource Network serves Burleson County families with free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and dispute resolution support. Rural families in small school districts especially benefit from PRN's expertise in IDEA compliance.
FREE statewide PTI. Phone and virtual consultations available for families unable to travel.
College Station · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Brazos Valley
Statewide PTI connecting Brazos Valley families to IEP support, peer mentors, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families.
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