County resource guide
Autism Resources in Limestone, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Limestone. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Groesbeck
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's — Developmental Pediatrics
Limestone County families in Groesbeck travel approximately 50 miles to Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's in Temple for comprehensive autism evaluations. The developmental-behavioral pediatrics program offers multidisciplinary assessments and is the primary evaluation hub for Central Texas.
Groesbeck is approximately 50 miles from Temple. Waco (BSW Hillcrest) is also accessible at ~35 miles north.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Groesbeck
Texas ECI — Limestone County (Heart of Texas Region)
Texas ECI through the Heart of Texas region provides free early intervention services for Limestone County children birth to 3 with developmental delays. Home-based services include speech therapy, OT, and developmental support coordinated by an ECI service coordinator.
FREE for eligible children. Heart of Texas MHMR coordinates ECI services for Limestone County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Groesbeck
Action Behavior Centers — Waco Area
Action Behavior Centers operates clinics in the Waco area accessible to Limestone County families. BCBA-supervised ABA therapy in structured clinic settings. Accepts most commercial insurance under Texas's ABA mandate. In-home services may also be available for Limestone County families.
Waco clinics are approximately 35 miles from Groesbeck. Texas requires commercial insurers to cover ABA — verify in-network status before scheduling.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Groesbeck
Autism Society of Texas — Waco/Central TX Chapter
Limestone County families connect with the Autism Society of Texas through the Waco-area chapter. Groesbeck's proximity to Waco (~35 miles) makes in-person chapter events accessible. Statewide online support groups are also available.
Waco AST events are approximately 35 miles from Groesbeck — among the most accessible in-person autism community resources for Limestone County.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Groesbeck
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI
Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Limestone County families. PRN helps families prepare for IEP meetings, understand IDEA rights, and navigate disputes with school districts.
FREE. Critical resource for rural Texas families whose school districts may have limited special education expertise.
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