County resource guide
Autism Resources in Marion County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Marion County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Marion County is a small East Texas county centered on Jefferson. Jefferson ISD serves local students. Most autism services are accessed in Longview or Marshall; Texas ECI provides early intervention.
Provider directory
Local Providers6 providers in Marion County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Jefferson
UT Health East Texas — Developmental Pediatrics
Marion County families in Jefferson travel to UT Health East Texas in Tyler for comprehensive autism evaluations. The developmental-behavioral pediatrics program provides multidisciplinary assessments. Tyler is approximately 60 miles west of Jefferson and serves as the regional medical hub.
Jefferson is a small historic town — Tyler is the closest comprehensive evaluation site. Ask about telehealth options for initial screening consultations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Gilmer · multi-county
Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) — Upshur County
Texas ECI services for infants and toddlers 0–3 in Upshur County. Free developmental evaluations and early intervention for children at risk for autism or developmental delay. Coordinated through the East Texas ECI network.
ECI is FREE for all eligible Texas children 0–3. Call 1-800-628-5115 to start a referral.
Jefferson
Texas ECI — Marion County (Northeast Texas Region)
Texas ECI provides free early childhood intervention for children birth to 3 in Marion County. Services include speech-language therapy, OT, developmental therapy, and family support delivered in the home. Referrals accepted from any source.
FREE for eligible children. Start the process as soon as you have developmental concerns — there is no benefit to waiting for a formal diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Jefferson
Region 8 ESC — Special Education Services
Education Service Center Region 8 in Mount Pleasant supports Marion County ISD special education programs. ESC consultants provide behavioral support, autism program consulting, and connections to contracted ABA providers serving Northeast Texas districts.
Contact the Marion County ISD special education director to request Region 8 consulting support for your child's program.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Jefferson
Autism Society of Texas — Northeast Texas Connections
The Autism Society of Texas connects Marion County families to Northeast Texas parent networks and statewide resources. Jefferson-area families often link with Longview and Marshall-based autism parent communities for peer support and local resource sharing.
Check AST's website for Northeast Texas chapter events in the Longview/Marshall corridor.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Jefferson
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI
Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Marion County families. PRN's trained parent advocates help families understand IDEA, prepare for IEP meetings, and navigate disputes with school districts.
FREE. Parent advocates are available in English and Spanish and can join IEP meetings by phone.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Marion 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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