County resource guide
Autism Resources in Medina, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Medina. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Hondo
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa — Castroville/Hondo Pediatric Referrals
Medina County families access autism evaluations through CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital in San Antonio (~30 miles east). Local pediatric providers in Castroville and Hondo can complete developmental screenings and initiate referrals to specialized evaluation teams.
San Antonio is the primary evaluation hub for Medina County. I-35 access makes the commute manageable for most families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hondo
Texas ECI — Medina County (Southwest Texas MHDD Centers)
Texas ECI provides free early intervention services to children birth to 3 in Medina County. Southwest Texas Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers coordinate ECI services in the region, delivering therapy in homes, daycares, and community settings.
FREE. Home-based delivery is standard. Strong Spanish-language service capacity in this predominantly bilingual county.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Castroville
ABA Providers — San Antonio Corridor Access
Medina County families can access San Antonio-based ABA clinics via US-90, including Action Behavior Centers and BlueSprig locations in the metro area. In-home ABA services may also be available in Medina County itself from San Antonio-area providers.
Texas requires commercial insurers to cover ABA. Confirm provider willingness to serve Medina County before starting intake.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Hondo
Autism Society of Texas — San Antonio/Southwest Chapter
Medina County families connect with Autism Society of Texas through San Antonio chapter events and statewide online support communities. AST can also connect families with bilingual resources and culturally responsive supports in the region.
San Antonio chapter events are approximately 30 miles from Hondo. AST's helpline provides immediate resource navigation.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Hondo
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI
Partners Resource Network serves Medina County families with free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and family support. PRN offers Spanish-language services and virtual appointments, making it accessible for families throughout this rural South Texas county.
FREE. Bilingual (English/Spanish) services available. Virtual appointments recommended for Medina County families.
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