County resource guide
Hidalgo County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hidalgo County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
McAllen
Driscoll Children's Hospital — McAllen Campus
Driscoll Children's is the leading pediatric hospital in South Texas, serving the Rio Grande Valley from their McAllen campus. Developmental pediatric evaluations and autism assessments available. Bilingual (Spanish/English) staff throughout.
Primary pediatric hospital serving the Valley. Bilingual services — ask for Spanish-speaking providers.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Edinburg
UTRGV — Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Program
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley coordinates ECI services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays in the Valley. Free evaluations and services for children 0–3 under the Texas ECI system. Bilingual staff.
ECI is free for all eligible Texas children 0–3 — income does not affect eligibility.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
McAllen · multi-county
Rio Grande Valley Autism Services
ABA therapy provider focused on the Rio Grande Valley, with Spanish-speaking BCBAs and behavior technicians. Serves Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr counties. Accepts Texas Medicaid (STAR Kids) and commercial insurance.
Bilingual services a core offering. Critical resource for Valley families.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
McAllen · multi-county
Autism Society — Rio Grande Valley Chapter
Local chapter providing bilingual support groups, community events, and resource navigation for families in the Rio Grande Valley. Spanish-language support available.
Bilingual chapter — many resources available in Spanish.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
McAllen · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Rio Grande Valley
Statewide PTI connecting Valley families to IEP support, peer mentors, and disability resources. Bilingual parent advocates available for Spanish-speaking families.
Spanish-speaking parent mentors available — request at intake.
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