Autism Resources in Walker, Texas

Huntsville

Memorial Hermann — The Woodlands / Houston Developmental Pediatrics

Walker County families seeking autism evaluations travel to the Woodlands (~45 miles south) or Houston (~70 miles south), where Memorial Hermann, Texas Children's Hospital, and UT Health provide comprehensive developmental evaluations. Huntsville is served by the greater Houston medical hub.

Huntsville is approximately 70 miles north of Houston on I-45. Texas Children's Hospital is the top pediatric evaluation destination for Walker County families.

Huntsville

Texas ECI — Walker County (MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley)

Texas ECI through the MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley or Southeast Texas region provides free early childhood intervention for Walker County children birth to 3. Home-based speech therapy, OT, and developmental therapy are delivered throughout the county.

FREE. Huntsville is the county seat and primary service center. Call ECI as soon as developmental concerns arise.

Huntsville

Action Behavior Centers — The Woodlands / North Houston

Walker County families access ABA therapy through The Woodlands and North Houston-area clinics, approximately 45–60 miles south. In-home ABA providers also extend services into Huntsville and surrounding Walker County communities under Texas's commercial insurance mandate.

Woodlands-area ABA clinics are the nearest clinic option. In-home providers from the Houston corridor may serve Walker County directly.

Huntsville

Autism Society of Texas — Greater Houston Chapter

Walker County families connect to the Autism Society of Texas through the Greater Houston chapter and statewide online communities. Houston-area chapter events are 70 miles south, with Woodlands-area gatherings being more accessible at ~45 miles.

Greater Houston AST chapter is the primary in-person resource. Online communities are immediately accessible for Walker County families.

Huntsville

Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI

Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support to Walker County families. PRN's statewide services by phone and virtual consultation ensure access for Huntsville-area families navigating special education.

FREE. Sam Houston State University in Huntsville may also offer community referral resources through its education and psychology programs.

Conroe · multi-county

Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Montgomery County

Statewide peer support connecting Montgomery County families to IEP coaching, peer mentors, and special education resources. Free for all Texas families.