County resource guide
Tyler County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Tyler County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Woodville
Tyler County Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Tyler County Hospital in Woodville serves this very rural East Texas county. Developmental screening can be initiated here with referral to Beaumont (~60 miles southeast) or Houston (~100 miles southwest) for comprehensive autism evaluations. Tyler County is one of the more remote counties in East Texas.
Beaumont (~60 miles) is the nearest specialist hub. CHRISTUS Southeast Texas in Beaumont and Texas Children's in Houston are the primary evaluation options.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Woodville
Texas ECI — Tyler County (Deep East Texas MHMR)
Texas ECI through Deep East Texas MHMR serves children birth to 3 in Tyler County with developmental delays. Free in-home speech, OT, and developmental therapy for eligible families in Woodville and across this rural county.
FREE. Early intervention is often the most accessible service for young children in rural Tyler County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Woodville
Centria Autism — Beaumont / SE Texas (Serving Tyler County)
Tyler County's very rural character means ABA therapy typically requires travel to Beaumont or Houston, or in-home services from providers willing to travel from those metros. Texas Medicaid and commercial insurance cover ABA. Telehealth ABA parent training is an important supplement.
Tyler County is very rural — Beaumont-based in-home ABA and telehealth parent training are the primary options. Confirm travel radius.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Woodville
Autism Society of Texas — SE Texas / Tyler County
Tyler County families can connect with the Autism Society of Texas for statewide resources and connections to the Beaumont or Houston parent communities. Online support communities are the primary resource for families in this very rural county.
Online communities and SE Texas AST events are most accessible for Tyler County families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Woodville
Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI (Statewide)
Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy to Tyler County families through its Southeast Texas PTI network. Virtual and phone support is essential for families in this very rural East Texas county.
FREE. Phone and virtual advocacy is especially important for isolated rural Tyler County families.
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