County resource guide
Autism Resources in Kent County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kent County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Kent County is an extremely sparsely populated West Texas county centered on Jayton. Kent County ISD serves local families. Most autism services require travel to Lubbock or Abilene; telehealth is the primary option.
Provider directory
Local Providers5 providers in Kent County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Jayton
Covenant Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Lubbock)
Kent County families travel approximately 70 miles northwest to Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock for comprehensive autism evaluations. Kent County is one of Texas's most sparsely populated counties.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Jayton
Texas ECI — Kent County (South Plains Region)
Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) serves Kent County children birth to 3 through the South Plains regional ECI program. Free in-home developmental services for eligible families.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Jayton
Behavioral Framework — Telehealth ABA (Texas)
Telehealth ABA consultation for Kent County families, bridging the gap while accessing in-person providers in Lubbock. BCBA-supervised parent coaching and remote therapy programming for this extremely rural county.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Jayton
Autism Society of Texas — Statewide Support
Autism Society of Texas connects Kent County families with Lubbock-area support networks and statewide online communities. As one of Texas's least populous counties, online support is essential.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Jayton
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI (Statewide)
Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights resources to Kent County families through Texas's federally funded PTI centers.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Kent 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.
See all Texas resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Texas.
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