County resource guide
Autism Resources in Lee, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lee. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
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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