Autism Resources in Shelby, Texas

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UT Health East Texas — Diagnostic Referral Hub

Shelby County families in Center access autism evaluations through UT Health East Texas in Tyler or Nacogdoches-area providers. UT Health's developmental-behavioral pediatrics program is the regional anchor for comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluations serving East Texas rural communities.

Center is about 90 minutes from Tyler. Telehealth intake available — confirm with UT Health East Texas scheduling.

Nacogdoches · multi-county

UT Health East Texas — Nacogdoches Referral Network

Nacogdoches families seeking autism evaluations connect to the UT Health East Texas specialist network centered in Tyler. The UT Health network serves rural East Texas counties with referral pathways from local primary care into developmental pediatricians. Telehealth evaluations are available for some families.

UT Health Tyler is ~1.5 hours from Nacogdoches. Telehealth consultations increasingly available — ask your pediatrician.

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Texas ECI — Shelby County

Texas ECI provides free early intervention services for children birth to 3 with developmental delays in Shelby County. In-home services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, and developmental support coordinated by a service coordinator assigned to your family.

FREE for eligible children under 3. Call or visit hhs.texas.gov/eci to find the local ECI program and start a referral.

Nacogdoches · multi-county

BCBA Consulting Group — Nacogdoches / East Texas

BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Nacogdoches County with in-home and community-based services. East Texas's rural geography means in-home ABA is the primary delivery model. Accepts most commercial insurance under Texas's ABA mandate and Texas Medicaid (STAR Kids).

In-home ABA is primary in rural East TX. Texas ABA insurance mandate applies.

Henderson · multi-county

East Texas ABA Services — Rusk County

In-home and community-based ABA therapy for Rusk County families. BCBA-supervised programs using naturalistic teaching strategies. Rural East Texas setting means in-home delivery is primary. Accepts most commercial insurance under the Texas ABA mandate and Texas Medicaid.

In-home ABA is primary in rural Rusk County. Action Behavior Centers Tyler also serves this area — worth calling.

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FEAT of Texas — Families for Effective Autism Treatment

FEAT of Texas is a statewide advocacy and support organization connecting families to ABA resources and evidence-based treatment guidance. Shelby County families can access FEAT's resource library, provider directories, and peer support to locate ABA providers willing to serve rural East Texas.

FEAT's provider directory can help identify ABA providers offering telehealth or in-home services in rural East Texas counties.

Nacogdoches · multi-county

Stephen F. Austin State University — Communication Sciences & Disorders Clinic

University-based speech-language pathology clinic at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Offers autism-specific communication therapy, AAC assessment, and social communication groups at reduced cost, supervised by licensed SLPs. A critical resource for families in Nacogdoches County and surrounding Deep East Texas.

University clinic — lower cost. Supervised graduate clinicians under licensed SLPs. Key resource for East TX.

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Autism Society of Texas — East Texas Support Network

The Autism Society of Texas connects Shelby County families to East Texas parent communities, online support groups, and statewide advocacy resources. Center-area families often connect with the Nacogdoches and Lufkin networks for in-person peer support.

Nacogdoches · multi-county

Autism Society of Texas — Nacogdoches / Deep East Texas

Community support and resource navigation for families in Nacogdoches County and surrounding Deep East Texas. Parent peer support and connections to the statewide Autism Society network.

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Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI

Partners Resource Network supports Shelby County families through free IEP advocacy, disability rights education, and one-on-one guidance navigating the special education system. Available in English and Spanish across all of Texas.

FREE. PRN advocates can attend IEP meetings with you or help you prepare written responses to school district proposals.

Nacogdoches · multi-county

Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Nacogdoches County

Statewide PTI connecting Nacogdoches County families to peer mentors, IEP coaching, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families.

Federally funded PTI — free for all families. Especially valuable in rural East TX.