Autism Resources in Morris County, Texas
16 providers in Daingerfield and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Morris County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Morris County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
UT Health East Texas — Diagnostic Referral (Tyler)
Daingerfield, TX
Morris County families in Daingerfield travel to UT Health East Texas in Tyler (~70 miles south) or CHRISTUS Good Shepherd in Longview for autism evaluations. UT Health's developmental-behavioral pediatrics program is the primary regional resource for comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments.
Daingerfield is in the Texarkana–Longview corridor. Longview (CHRISTUS Good Shepherd) is about 50 miles south and provides an alternative referral pathway.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Texas ECI — Morris County
Daingerfield, TX
Texas ECI provides free early intervention services for Morris County children birth to 3. In-home speech, OT, and developmental therapy are delivered by a coordinated ECI team. Self-referral is always accepted.
FREE for eligible children. Contact Region 8 ESC or the statewide ECI line to connect with your local program.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Region 8 ESC — Morris County Behavioral Support
Daingerfield, TX
Education Service Center Region 8 in Mount Pleasant (~25 miles from Daingerfield) provides special education consulting and behavioral support to Morris County ISDs. ESC staff help implement ABA-informed programs and connect families with regional behavioral providers.
Region 8 ESC in Mount Pleasant is approximately 25 miles from Daingerfield — a key support resource for this small county.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of Texas — Northeast Texas Support
Daingerfield, TX
Morris County families access the Autism Society of Texas through Northeast Texas networks in the Longview, Marshall, and Mount Pleasant areas. Online statewide support groups provide peer connection for families in this rural county.
Mount Pleasant and Longview are the nearest city hubs with AST connections for Morris County families.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI
Daingerfield, TX
Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Morris County families. PRN's statewide team assists with IDEA compliance, IEP meeting preparation, and dispute resolution.
FREE. In small, rural counties like Morris, knowing your federal rights under IDEA is essential.
Also serving Morris County
These 23 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Morris County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
2 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System — Developmental Pediatrics
Texarkana, TX · serves several counties
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is the primary academic medical center for Texarkana and Bowie County. Developmental pediatric screenings and referrals for autism evaluations are available. As a border city with Arkansas, Texarkana families also have access to UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) specialists across the state line.
Texarkana straddles the TX-AR border. UAMS in Little Rock and Arkansas Children's Hospital are also accessible for evaluations — worth considering if TX waitlists are long.
Titus Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Mount Pleasant, TX · serves several counties
Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant is the primary hospital for Titus County and serves surrounding Northeast Texas counties. Developmental pediatric concerns are screened and referred to Texarkana (Bowie County, 60 miles east) or Tyler (Smith County, 80 miles south) for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Mount Pleasant is a regional hub for NE Texas. For full autism evaluation, Texarkana (60 mi) or Tyler (80 mi) are the primary destinations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
2 providersFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) — Texarkana Region
Texarkana, TX · serves several counties
Texas ECI services for infants and toddlers 0–3 in Bowie County. Free developmental evaluations and early intervention for children showing signs of autism or developmental delay. Services provided in the home and community settings across the Texarkana metro.
ECI is FREE for all eligible Texas children 0–3 regardless of income. Call 1-800-628-5115 to start a referral.
Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) — Titus County
Mount Pleasant, TX · serves several counties
Texas ECI services for infants and toddlers 0–3 in Titus County. Free developmental evaluations and early intervention in the home and community for children at risk for autism or developmental delay.
ECI is FREE for all eligible Texas children 0–3. Call 1-800-628-5115 to start a referral.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
BlueSprig Autism — Mount Pleasant / Titus County
Mount Pleasant, TX · serves several counties
BlueSprig extends ABA services to Titus County through in-home delivery from their East Texas network. BCBA-supervised programs. Accepts most commercial insurance and Texas Medicaid. Northeast Texas is underserved — contact BlueSprig's East Texas locations for availability.
In-home ABA may be primary for rural Titus County. Texas ABA insurance mandate applies.
Respite care
2 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, TX
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, TX
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
3 providersParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of Texas — East Texas Chapter (Upshur County)
Gilmer, TX · serves several counties
East Texas chapter providing support and resource navigation for Upshur County families in Gilmer and surrounding communities. Connected to the broader East Texas autism services network.
Autism Society of Texas — Four States Chapter (Texarkana)
Texarkana, TX · serves several counties
Support group and resource navigation for autistic individuals and families in the Texarkana metro, serving both the Texas and Arkansas sides of the border city. Community events, parent peer support, and connections to resources on both sides of the state line.
Cross-border community — many resources and families span both TX and AR.
Autism Society of Texas — Northeast Texas (Titus County)
Mount Pleasant, TX · serves several counties
Community support and resource navigation for autistic individuals and families in Mount Pleasant and Titus County. Connected to the statewide Autism Society network and Northeast Texas provider landscape.
Advocacy & legal
3 providersLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Bowie County / Texarkana
Texarkana, TX · serves several counties
Statewide PTI connecting Bowie County families to IEP coaching, peer mentors, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families. Texarkana families can access both TX and AR parent advocacy networks given the border city's dual state nature.
Federally funded PTI — no cost to families. AR-side families should also explore Arkansas' PANDA PTI center.
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Titus County
Mount Pleasant, TX · serves several counties
Statewide PTI connecting Titus County families to peer mentors, IEP coaching, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families — particularly valuable in rural Northeast Texas.
Federally funded PTI — no cost to families.
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Upshur County
Gilmer, TX · serves several counties
Statewide PTI connecting Upshur County families to peer mentors, IEP coaching, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families.
Federally funded PTI — no cost to families.
Activities, clubs & recreation
10 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, TX
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, TX
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, TX
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, TX
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, TX
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, TX
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
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Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, TX
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, TX
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, TX
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, TX
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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About autism services in Morris County
Morris County is a small East Texas county centered on Daingerfield. Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD serves local students. Most autism services are accessed in Longview or Texarkana; Texas ECI provides early intervention.
Helpful guides
Guides for Morris 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 →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Morris County, Texas?
We list 16 providers serving Morris County, covering parent & family support, ABA therapy, diagnostic clinics, advocacy & legal and early intervention (0–3). Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Morris County accept Medicaid?
1 of the providers we list for Morris County state that they accept Medicaid, including BlueSprig Autism — Mount Pleasant / Titus County. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Morris County?
ABA providers serving Morris County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Morris County?
4 providers serving Morris County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Texas?
Texas families can apply to the Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is 10–13 years, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Morris County?
If none of the Morris County providers is the right fit, these Texas counties currently have the most listed providers: Tarrant County (25), Dallas County (23), Harris County (21), Rusk County (19). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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- Which dentist here has managed a cleaning without it becoming a fight?
- Who cuts your child's hair without a meltdown?
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- Which pediatrician here actually listens, and doesn't rush the appointment?
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