County resource guide
Wichita County, Texas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Wichita County. Texas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Wichita Falls
United Regional Health Care System — Pediatric Developmental Services
United Regional is the primary health system serving Wichita Falls and Wichita County. Pediatric services include developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluations. Families needing comprehensive ADOS-2 assessments are typically referred to Cook Children's in Fort Worth (1.5 hrs) or via telehealth specialists. United Regional is the entry point for most Wichita Falls families.
For comprehensive autism evaluation, expect referral to Cook Children's (Fort Worth, ~1.5 hrs) or telehealth. Call the pediatric care line to start.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Wichita Falls · multi-county
Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) — Wichita County
Texas ECI services for infants and toddlers 0–3 in Wichita County. Free developmental evaluations and early intervention for children at risk for autism or developmental delay, coordinated through the North Texas ECI regional 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.
Wichita Falls · multi-county
Action Behavior Centers — Wichita Falls (Telehealth + In-Home)
ABA therapy services for Wichita Falls families including in-home and telehealth-supported options through Action Behavior Centers' North Texas network. Wichita County has limited local ABA centers — in-home and telehealth services bridge the gap. Accepts most commercial insurance and Texas Medicaid (STAR Kids) under the state ABA mandate.
Wichita Falls is underserved for center-based ABA. Ask specifically about in-home and telehealth options for this area.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Wichita Falls · multi-county
Autism Society of Texas — North Texas / Wichita Falls Area
Parent support and community connection for autistic individuals and families in Wichita Falls and Wichita County. Connected to the statewide Autism Society of Texas network. Resource navigation and peer-to-peer support for a region with limited specialist services.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Wichita Falls · multi-county
Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Wichita County
Statewide PTI center connecting Wichita Falls families to peer mentors, IEP navigation, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families. Especially valuable in the North Texas Panhandle region where local specialists are limited.
TxP2P can help identify telehealth ABA and evaluation options — critical for rural North Texas families.
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