County resource guide
Ector County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ector County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Odessa
Medical Center Hospital — Pediatric Services
Medical Center Hospital is Ector County's main public hospital, providing pediatric services and referrals for developmental evaluations in Odessa. For full autism assessments, families are typically referred to Lubbock or Midland specialists. Telehealth consultations increasingly available.
West TX is resource-sparse. Ask about telehealth evaluations through UT Permian Basin or Lubbock providers.
Odessa
UT Permian Basin — Telehealth Developmental Services
UT Permian Basin's health sciences programs offer emerging telehealth and community-based developmental services for Odessa families. West TX's distance from major medical centers makes telehealth an important bridge — ask about virtual autism consultations.
Telehealth availability varies — call to confirm current services. Consider this a supplement to in-person care.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Odessa
BlueSprig Autism — Odessa / Permian Basin
BlueSprig, one of the largest ABA providers in Texas, serves the Permian Basin from their Odessa-area clinic. BCBA-supervised center-based therapy for Ector County families. Accepts most commercial insurance and Texas Medicaid.
Odessa and Midland share a metro — confirm which BlueSprig clinic serves your area.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Midland · multi-county
Autism Society of Texas — Permian Basin (Midland)
The Permian Basin chapter of the Autism Society serves both Midland and Odessa families. Parent support groups, community events, and resource navigation across the twin cities.
Odessa · multi-county
Autism Society of Texas — Permian Basin Chapter
Permian Basin chapter serving Odessa, Midland, and surrounding counties. Parent support groups, family events, and resource navigation across the Ector/Midland metro. Key community hub for West TX families.
Covers both Odessa and Midland — the two cities form a shared metro with limited separate resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Midland · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Midland County
Statewide PTI connecting Midland County families to IEP navigation, peer mentors, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families — TxP2P is especially valuable in West TX where local resources are limited.
Ask TxP2P about telehealth ABA options for West TX families.
Odessa · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Permian Basin
Statewide PTI center connecting Ector County families to peer mentors, IEP support, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families — especially important in West TX where specialty services are limited.
West TX families should ask TxP2P for help finding telehealth ABA and evaluation options.
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