County resource guide
Autism Resources in Harris County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Harris County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Harris County — home to Houston, the nation's fourth-largest city — has one of the largest concentrations of autism providers in the South. Texas Children's Hospital operates a dedicated Autism Center offering comprehensive evaluations, and Houston ISD's autism programs serve thousands of students across the district. Texas has a strong ABA insurance mandate, meaning most commercial plans must cover ABA therapy. The Autism Society of Greater Houston connects families to local resources and peer support, and the Texas Parent to Parent network (TxP2P) provides free advocacy support statewide.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Harris County:
Houston Independent School District — Special Education
Texas calls this a Special Education Referral. Submit a written referral to the principal or special education coordinator. District has 15 school days to respond.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers22 providers in Harris County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Houston · multi-county
Texas Children's Hospital — Autism Center (Houston Referral)
Houston
Texas Children's Hospital Autism Center
Comprehensive autism evaluations at one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals. Multi-disciplinary team including developmental pediatricians, psychologists, and speech pathologists. Part of the Autism Treatment Network.
Waitlists can be long. Ask about self-pay options and cancellation lists.
Houston
UT Physicians — Autism Specialty Clinic
ASD diagnostic assessments and psychiatric treatment for ages 3–45. Part of UTHealth Houston. Located at 1941 East Road, Suite 2100, Houston.
Source: https://med.uth.edu/psychiatry/autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-and-neurodevelopmental-disorders-specialty-clinic/
Houston
West Houston Psychology
Comprehensive autism evaluations for children, adolescents, teens, and adults in West Houston.
Source: https://www.westhoustonpsychology.com/autism-evaluation
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Baytown · multi-county
ABA Centers of Texas — Baytown/East Harris
Houston
Breakthrough ABA
In-home and center-based ABA therapy plus social skills training for children with autism in the Houston area. BCBA-supervised, accepts most major insurance.
Source: https://breakthroughaba.com
Houston
Elite Spectrum ABA
ABA therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social skills groups under one roof serving the Houston area.
Source: https://www.elitespectrumaba.com
Houston
Houston Behavior Consultants
In-home and clinic-based ABA therapy for children in the Houston metro. BCBA-supervised sessions with experienced behavior technicians. Accepts most commercial insurance under Texas's ABA mandate.
Texas requires most commercial insurance plans to cover ABA therapy.
Houston · multi-county
Texas Young Autism Project (TYAP)
ABA therapy, speech services, feeding programs, and social skills groups for children with autism. Two clinic locations in the Houston/Katy area.
Source: https://texasyoungautismproject.com
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Houston
Speech Pathology Group — Houston
Pediatric speech-language pathology with experience in AAC, social communication, and autism-specific language delays. Multiple Houston-area locations.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Katy
Sensory Solutions — Houston
Pediatric occupational therapy specializing in sensory processing, motor skills, and daily living skills for autistic children. Sensory gym and home program training.
Katy is in western Harris County. Serves the Houston suburbs.
Houston
SPACE Therapy & Gym
Speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy for children with autism. Sensory gym on site. Located at 4606 FM 1960 Rd W, Houston.
Source: https://spacetherapygym.com
Houston
Therapy For Life
ABA, speech, and occupational therapy under one roof in Northwest Houston and Bridgeland. Serves children with autism and developmental delays.
Source: https://therapyforlife.com
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Houston · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Houston
The Houston chapter of the Autism Society of America. Provides support groups, resource navigation, social events for autistic individuals and their families, and an annual conference.
Houston · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Houston — East Chapter
Sugar Land · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Houston — Fort Bend Families
The Greater Houston chapter serves Fort Bend County families with support groups, resource navigation, and family events. Monthly meetings and an annual resource fair.
League City · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Houston — Galveston County
The Greater Houston Autism Society chapter serves Galveston County families with parent support groups, resource navigation, and family events. League City and Clear Lake area families have access to Houston metro resources.
Conroe · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Houston — Montgomery County
Greater Houston chapter serving Montgomery County families north of Houston. Support groups in The Woodlands and Conroe area, resource navigation, and community events.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Austin · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P)
Statewide peer support and advocacy network connecting families of children with disabilities. Parent mentors, IEP navigation support, and resource connection. Free to families.
Federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) center for Texas.
Sugar Land · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Fort Bend County
Statewide PTI connecting Fort Bend families to peer mentors, IEP support, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families.
Federally funded — no cost to families.
Conroe · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Montgomery County
Statewide peer support connecting Montgomery County families to IEP coaching, peer mentors, and special education resources. Free for all Texas families.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Harris County.
School & special education
- Houston ISD — Special Education
Largest school district in Texas.
Services & benefits
- The Harris Center — IDD Services
LIDDA serving Harris County; Medicaid waiver intake.
Adult services
- The Harris Center — IDD Services
LIDDA serving Harris County; Medicaid waiver intake.
Respite & support
- The Harris Center — IDD Services
LIDDA serving Harris County; Medicaid waiver intake.
Helpful guides
Guides for Harris 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.
Communities served
Cities in Harris County
Serving families across Harris County including Houston, Pasadena, Pearland, Baytown, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, Spring, Humble and Conroe and more.
See all Texas resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Texas.
Texas state guide →Nearby counties in Texas
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