County resource guide
Autism Resources in Knox, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Knox. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Benjamin
Knox County — Developmental Referrals via Wichita Falls/Abilene
Knox County families access autism evaluations through Wichita Falls (~85 miles north) or Abilene (~100 miles south). United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls and Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene are the closest comprehensive evaluation facilities.
Wichita Falls and Abilene are approximately equidistant from Benjamin. Choose based on insurance network and current waitlist times.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Benjamin
Texas ECI — Knox County
Texas ECI serves Knox County children birth to 3 through the regional MHDD network. Free home-based early intervention including speech therapy, OT, and developmental support for children with delays. Service coordinators travel throughout this rural Rolling Plains county.
FREE. Home delivery is standard. Contact HHSC at 800-252-8154 to initiate an ECI referral for Knox County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Benjamin
Telehealth ABA — Knox County Rural Access
Knox County's remote location and small population mean telehealth ABA parent training is typically the most immediate therapy access. Texas-licensed BCBAs provide remote coaching and supervision while families are on waitlists for in-person therapy in Wichita Falls or Abilene.
Contact HHSC at 800-252-8154 for telehealth ABA provider referrals serving Knox County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Benjamin
Autism Society of Texas — Statewide Support
Knox County families rely on Autism Society of Texas statewide online communities and helpline. AST can connect families with Wichita Falls-area and Abilene-area chapter events for in-person support when travel is possible.
Online support is the primary AST access point for Knox County. Wichita Falls events are approximately 85 miles north.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Benjamin
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI
Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy and IDEA rights education to Knox County families through virtual and phone services. PRN's statewide reach ensures families in remote Texas counties have access to the same advocacy quality as families in major cities.
FREE. Virtual appointments are strongly recommended for Knox County families due to distance from regional offices.
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