County resource guide
Autism Resources in Coryell County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Coryell County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers5 providers in Coryell County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Gatesville
Coryell Health — Pediatric Referrals
Coryell Health in Gatesville is the primary healthcare system for Coryell County. Pediatric providers can screen for developmental concerns and refer to Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's in Temple (~30 miles east) for comprehensive autism evaluations. Coryell County is adjacent to Fort Cavazos — TRICARE-insured families should coordinate through the base.
BSW McLane Children's in Temple (~30 min east) is the closest comprehensive pediatric evaluation center. Fort Cavazos families should also work through the EFMP office.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Gatesville
Texas ECI — Coryell County (Central Texas MHMR)
Texas ECI through Central Texas MHMR serves children birth to 3 in Coryell County with developmental delays. Free in-home speech, OT, and developmental therapy for eligible families in Gatesville and throughout the county.
FREE. Fort Cavazos EFMP families are also eligible for ECI — the two programs can complement each other.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Gatesville
Action Behavior Centers — Killeen / Temple (Serving Coryell)
Coryell County families typically access ABA therapy through providers in adjacent Bell County — Killeen and Temple are both within 30–40 miles. Action Behavior Centers' Killeen clinic is the closest ABC location. Military families with TRICARE should verify authorization before scheduling.
Coryell is a smaller rural county — Killeen and Temple are the main therapy hubs. In-home ABA from Bell County providers may also serve Gatesville.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Gatesville
Autism Society of Texas — Central Texas Support
Coryell County families can connect with the Autism Society of Texas and nearby Killeen/Temple-area parent groups. The Fort Cavazos military community also has informal parent support networks through ACS (Army Community Service) for families of children with special needs.
Fort Cavazos ACS and EFMP offices coordinate family support — a valuable complement to civilian autism community resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Gatesville
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI (Statewide)
Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy to Coryell County families including military families navigating both DoD and public school systems near Fort Cavazos. Spanish-language support available.
FREE. Military families: PRN has experience with the unique special education challenges military families face including PCS transitions.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Coryell 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.
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