County resource guide
Falls County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Falls County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Marlin
Baylor Scott & White — McLane Children's (Waco, Serving Falls County)
Falls County is a rural Central Texas county where Marlin is the county seat. Families seeking developmental evaluations are referred to Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's in Temple or Providence Health Center in Waco (~25 miles north). McLane Children's developmental-behavioral pediatrics program is the primary evaluation resource.
Marlin is ~25 miles from Waco. Waco and Temple are the main service hubs for Falls County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Marlin
Texas ECI — Falls County (Heart of Texas MHMR)
Texas ECI through Heart of Texas MHMR serves children birth to 3 in Falls County with developmental delays. Free in-home services for eligible families in Marlin and throughout the county. This rural program delivers services directly to families' homes.
FREE. In-home delivery is standard in rural Falls County. Early referral is especially important in areas with limited follow-on services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Marlin
Centria Autism — Waco Area (Serving Falls County)
Centria Autism provides ABA services in the Waco region that may extend to Falls County through in-home services. Falls County's rural character means most ABA access requires travel to Waco or telehealth parent training. Texas Medicaid and commercial insurance cover ABA under state mandate.
In-home ABA from Waco-based providers is the most practical option for Falls County. Ask about service radius when calling.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Marlin
Autism Society of Texas — Central Texas / Rural Support
Falls County families can connect with the Autism Society of Texas and Waco-area parent communities. Online support groups are the most practical connection for families in this rural county.
Waco-area AST events are the most accessible in-person option. Online communities are recommended for rural Falls County families.
Waco · multi-county
Autism Society of Texas — Central Texas Chapter
Central Texas chapter serving Waco and McLennan County families. Parent support groups, community events, and connections to statewide Autism Society resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Marlin
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI (Statewide)
Partners Resource Network serves Falls County families with free IEP support and special education advocacy. Rural families in Marlin and Falls County rely heavily on PRN's phone and virtual services given the distance to urban resources.
FREE. Virtual and phone support is especially valuable for rural Falls County families.
Waco · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — McLennan County
Statewide PTI center connecting Waco-area families to peer support, IEP navigation, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families.
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