County resource guide
Autism Resources in Lee County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lee County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Lee County is in Central Texas between Austin and Houston centered on Giddings. Giddings ISD serves local students. Most autism services are accessed in Austin or Bryan-College Station; Texas ECI provides early intervention.
Provider directory
Local Providers7 providers in Lee County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Katy · multi-county
Memorial Hermann Katy — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Giddings
UT Health Austin — Developmental Pediatrics Referral Network
Lee County families seeking autism evaluations are primarily referred to UT Health Austin or Dell Children's Medical Center, both approximately 60–70 miles west. Lee County sits on the I-10 corridor between Austin and Houston, giving families access to major pediatric centers in both cities.
Giddings is approximately 60 miles east of Austin. Dell Children's Medical Center and Seton are the primary evaluation hubs for Lee County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Brenham · multi-county
Texas ECI — Brazos Valley Region (Washington)
Giddings
Texas ECI — Lee County (Bluebonnet Trails)
Texas ECI through Bluebonnet Trails Community Services provides free early childhood intervention for Lee County children birth to 3. Home-based speech therapy, occupational therapy, and developmental therapy are delivered throughout the county.
FREE for eligible children. No diagnosis required — developmental concerns alone trigger an evaluation. Call Bluebonnet Trails for Lee County ECI services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Giddings
ABA Therapy — Austin Corridor Services
Lee County families access ABA therapy through Austin-area providers willing to serve the I-10 corridor or through in-home providers who cover rural Central Texas. Texas's ABA insurance mandate applies, and Medicaid waiver-funded services are available for qualifying families.
In-home ABA is often the most practical option for Lee County. Ask Austin-area ABA providers about mileage coverage or telehealth parent coaching options.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Giddings
Autism Society of Texas — Statewide Support
Lee County families access Autism Society of Texas resources online and through Austin-area chapters. The AST resource navigation line connects families to local services and regional parent networks throughout Central Texas.
Austin chapter events are within reasonable driving distance for most Lee County families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Giddings
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI
Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy and IDEA rights education to Lee County families. As a rural county between Austin and Houston, Lee County families benefit from PRN's statewide phone and virtual services when travel to regional offices is not feasible.
FREE. Bilingual support available in Spanish — important for Lee County's significant Spanish-speaking population.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Lee 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.
Texas state guide →Nearby counties in Texas
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