County resource guide
Autism Resources in Caldwell, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Caldwell. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Caldwell County is between San Antonio and Austin, centered on Lockhart and Luling. Lockhart ISD and Luling ISD serve the county. Families typically access autism services in San Marcos, Kyle, or Austin.
Local providers
3 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
San Marcos · multi-county
Baylor Scott & White — San Marcos Developmental Referrals
Baylor Scott & White provides primary and specialty care in San Marcos, with referrals into the BSW developmental pediatrics network for Hays County families. Full autism evaluations connect to Dell Children's in Austin (30 min north) or BSW Temple specialists. San Marcos is in the fast-growing Austin-San Antonio corridor.
Hays County is among Texas's fastest-growing counties. Waitlists for evaluation are long — contact Dell Children's Austin simultaneously.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
San Marcos · multi-county
Autism Society of Texas — Hays County / San Marcos
Hays County families are served through the Austin chapter of the Autism Society of Texas. Support groups, community events, and resource navigation for San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, and surrounding communities.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
San Marcos · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Hays County
Statewide PTI connecting Hays County families to IEP coaching, peer mentors, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families — especially valuable in rapidly growing school districts managing surge enrollment.
Federally funded PTI. Hays County ISDs are under growth pressure — TxP2P IEP coaching is especially valuable here.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Caldwell County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all Texas resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Texas.
Texas state guide →