County resource guide
Upshur County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Upshur County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Gilmer · multi-county
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd — Upshur County Families
Upshur County families in the Gilmer area access the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System in Longview (Gregg County, about 25 miles east) for developmental pediatric services and autism evaluation referrals. CHRISTUS Good Shepherd is the primary academic health system for the Longview-area East Texas region.
Longview (Gregg County, ~25 min east) is the primary medical hub for Upshur County. UT Health East Texas network is also accessible.
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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Gilmer · multi-county
Action Behavior Centers — East Texas (Upshur County)
Action Behavior Centers serves Upshur County through their Longview-area East Texas clinics. BCBA-supervised center-based ABA therapy. Accepts most commercial insurance and Texas Medicaid. Gilmer is a short drive from Longview-area ABA clinics.
Longview ABA providers are the primary resource for Upshur County. Texas ABA mandate applies.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Longview · multi-county
Autism Society of Texas — East Texas Chapter (Longview Area)
East Texas chapter providing support groups and resource navigation for Gregg County and surrounding East Texas families, including Longview and Marshall. Connected to statewide Autism Society resources.
Gilmer · multi-county
Autism Society of Texas — East Texas Chapter (Upshur County)
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.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Longview · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Gregg County / East Texas
Statewide PTI connecting Gregg County and East Texas families to peer mentors, IEP support, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families.
Gilmer · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Upshur County
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.
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