Autism Resources in Camp County, Texas

10 providers in Pittsburg and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.

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0 providers in Camp County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.

Based in Camp County

Diagnostic clinics

1 provider

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

CHRISTUS Mother Frances — Pittsburg & Tyler Referrals

Pittsburg, TX

Camp County families in Pittsburg access diagnostic referrals through CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs or directly to UT Health East Texas in Tyler (~55 miles south). Tyler is the primary comprehensive autism evaluation hub for the East Texas region.

Pittsburg is approximately 55 miles from Tyler. Telehealth intake appointments at UT Health East Texas can reduce early travel requirements.

Telehealth

Early Intervention (0–3)

1 provider

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Texas ECI — Camp County (Region 8)

Pittsburg, TX

Texas ECI through the Region 8 service area provides free early intervention for children birth to 3 in Camp County. Home-based speech, OT, and developmental services are delivered by a coordinated ECI team. Referrals accepted from any source.

FREE for eligible children. Region 8 ESC coordinates ECI services for this area.

In-home

ABA therapy

1 provider

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Region 8 ESC — Camp County Special Education Support

Pittsburg, TX

Education Service Center Region 8 in Mount Pleasant (just 18 miles from Pittsburg) supports Camp County ISDs with special education consulting, autism program support, and behavioral intervention resources. ESC is among the most accessible regional supports for Camp County families.

Region 8 ESC is in Mount Pleasant, just 18 miles from Pittsburg — one of the closest ESC hubs to Camp County.

Parent & family support

1 provider

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Autism Society of Texas — Northeast Texas Network

Pittsburg, TX

Camp County families connect to the Autism Society of Texas through Northeast Texas networks. Pittsburg's proximity to Mount Pleasant and Tyler makes both city-based support groups accessible. Online statewide resources supplement limited local offerings.

Check AST's website for current events in the Mount Pleasant and Tyler areas — both are within easy driving distance of Pittsburg.

Advocacy & legal

1 provider

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI

Pittsburg, TX

Partners Resource Network supports Camp County families with free IEP advocacy, IDEA rights education, and one-on-one guidance for navigating special education. Bilingual advocates available. Camp County's proximity to the Region 8 ESC in Mount Pleasant also gives families access to ESC parent resources.

FREE. Region 8 ESC also has parent engagement resources in Mount Pleasant that complement PRN services.

Also serving Camp County

These 17 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Camp County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.

Diagnostic clinics

1 provider

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Titus Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals

Mount Pleasant, TX · serves several counties

Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant is the primary hospital for Titus County and serves surrounding Northeast Texas counties. Developmental pediatric concerns are screened and referred to Texarkana (Bowie County, 60 miles east) or Tyler (Smith County, 80 miles south) for comprehensive autism evaluations.

Mount Pleasant is a regional hub for NE Texas. For full autism evaluation, Texarkana (60 mi) or Tyler (80 mi) are the primary destinations.

Ages 0–18

Early Intervention (0–3)

1 provider

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) — Titus County

Mount Pleasant, TX · serves several counties

Texas ECI services for infants and toddlers 0–3 in Titus County. Free developmental evaluations and early intervention in the home and community for children at risk for autism or developmental delay.

ECI is FREE for all eligible Texas children 0–3. Call 1-800-628-5115 to start a referral.

Ages 0–3In-home

ABA therapy

1 provider

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

BlueSprig Autism — Mount Pleasant / Titus County

Mount Pleasant, TX · serves several counties

BlueSprig extends ABA services to Titus County through in-home delivery from their East Texas network. BCBA-supervised programs. Accepts most commercial insurance and Texas Medicaid. Northeast Texas is underserved — contact BlueSprig's East Texas locations for availability.

In-home ABA may be primary for rural Titus County. Texas ABA insurance mandate applies.

MedicaidAges 2–21In-home

Respite care

2 providers

Respite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.

ARCH National Respite Locator

Searchable by state, TX

A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.

Your state's Lifespan Respite program

39 states and DC have been funded, TX

Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.

Parent & family support

1 provider

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Autism Society of Texas — Northeast Texas (Titus County)

Mount Pleasant, TX · serves several counties

Community support and resource navigation for autistic individuals and families in Mount Pleasant and Titus County. Connected to the statewide Autism Society network and Northeast Texas provider landscape.

All ages

Advocacy & legal

1 provider

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Titus County

Mount Pleasant, TX · serves several counties

Statewide PTI connecting Titus County families to peer mentors, IEP coaching, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families — particularly valuable in rural Northeast Texas.

Federally funded PTI — no cost to families.

All ages

Activities, clubs & recreation

10 providers

Clubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.

ACEing Autism

227 programs in 32 states, TX

Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.

American Camp Association — camp finder

About 3,900 camps, TX

A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.

Best Buddies

All 50 states — find your local program, TX

One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.

Ages elementary school through adult

Easterseals — camps and recreation

Local Easterseals across the country, TX

Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.

iCan Shine (iCan Bike)

Camps hosted in different towns each year, TX

Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.

KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)

Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, TX

Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.

Ages 5–21
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Little League Challenger Division

Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, TX

Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.

Ages 4–18 (to 22 if in school); Senior League 15+

Miracle League

300 leagues — check for one near you, TX

Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.

Special Olympics

Nationwide — find your local program, TX

Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.

Ages 8+ (Young Athletes: 2–7)

TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)

Through local soccer clubs, TX

The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.

A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.

Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.

Not sure which kind of therapy you need?

Start with our plain-language guide to ABA, speech and OT — what each one is, and questions to ask on the first call.

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About autism services in Camp County

Camp County is a small East Texas county centered on Pittsburg. Pittsburg ISD serves local students. Most autism services are accessed in Longview or Tyler; Texas ECI provides early intervention.

Helpful guides

Guides for Camp County families

Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.

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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Texas.

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Common questions

Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.

How many autism providers serve Camp County, Texas?

We list 10 providers serving Camp County, covering parent & family support, ABA therapy, diagnostic clinics, advocacy & legal and early intervention (0–3). Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.

Which autism providers in Camp County accept Medicaid?

1 of the providers we list for Camp County state that they accept Medicaid, including BlueSprig Autism — Mount Pleasant / Titus County. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.

Where can I find ABA therapy in Camp County?

ABA providers serving Camp County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.

Are there telehealth autism services for Camp County families?

Yes — 1 provider serving Camp County offers telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.

Can autism therapy happen at home in Camp County?

3 providers serving Camp County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.

Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Texas?

Texas families can apply to the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is 10–13 years, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.

What if I can't find an autism provider in Camp County?

If none of the Camp County providers is the right fit, these Texas counties currently have the most listed providers: Tarrant County (25), Dallas County (23), Harris County (21), Rusk County (19). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.

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Still missing from Camp County

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