Autism Resources & Education for Families
A diagnosis of autism can be very challenging for families. While Avondale House can provide services in many of these areas, there are other resources available to assist in providing appropriate services to individuals on the autism spectrum. Following are some questions you may be asking and some resources to help you find answers.
I think my child may be on the autism spectrum; where can I go for a diagnosis?
- stewartcenterhouston.org
- texaschildrens.org/departments/autism
- navigatelifetexas.org/en/diagnosis-healthcare
- Your local school district
My child is newly diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); where can I look for services?
- Avondale House
- Your local school district
- theharriscenter.org
- eastersealshouston.org/programs/autism-services.html
My child is aging out of school services. What adults services are available?
- Avondale House
- theharriscenter.org
- thecenterforpursuit.org
- NonPareil Institute: npusa.org
- Volunteers of America: voatx.org
- Navigate Life Texas: navigatelifetexas.org/en/transition-to-adulthood
My child is out of school for the summer; are there any programs available?
- Camp C.A.M.P: campcamp.org
- mysummercamps.com
- Texas Elks Camp: Texaselkscamp.com
How do I access benefits for my child with ASD?
- theharriscenter.org
- ssa.gov
- navigatelifetexas.org/en/insurance-financial-help
- https://hhs.texas.gov/services/financial/health-insurance-premium-payment-hipp-program
Are there medical professionals that specialize in treating individuals with ASD?
- Medical: bcm.edu/healthcare/specialties/general-internal-medicine/transition-medicine-clinic
- Dental: thecenterforpursuit.org
My adult child with autism is looking for a job; where can I find help?
- Avondale House
- Texas Workforce Commission: twc.texas.gov
- Ability Jobs: abilityjobs.com
- Ability Links: abilitylinks.com
- Jewish Family Services: jfshouston.org/services/employment
- Career One Stop: careeronestop.org
- Enable America: enableamerica.org
My child with ASD is not able to thrive in a traditional learning setting. What options do I have?
- Avondale House
- Your local school district
- Navigate Life Texas: navigatelifetexas.org/en/education-sch
- Special Schools Coalition: sschouston.org
My child can’t function in our traditional family setting. Are there residential options for an individual with ASD?
- Avondale House
- The Harris Center: theharriscenter.org
- Reach Unlimited: reachunlimited.org
- The Monarch School: monarchschool.org
- Vital Living: vitaliving.org
- The Center for Pursuit: thecenterforpursuit.org
What other resources are available for individuals with an ASD?
- Your local school district
- The Harris Center: theharriscenter.org
- The Arc: aogh.org
- Autism Speaks: autismspeaks.org
- Autism Society: autism-society.org
Where can I find respite services?
- Easter Seals: eastersealshouston.org
- The Harris Center: theharriscenter.org
- The Arc: aogh.org/respite
What recreation and social opportunities are there for an individual with ASD?
- Special Olympics of Texas: sotx.org
- SIRE: sire-htec.org
- The Harris Center: theharriscenter.org
- The River Performing & Visual Arts Center: tuts.com/river
- West U Little League Challenger Division: westull.org/page/show/305890-challenger
- The Arc: aogh.org
What other supports are available for families of individuals with an ASD?
- Autism Speaks
- Autism Society
- Family to Family: f2fn.org
- United Way of Greater Houston: unitedwayhouston.org
- Navigate Life Texas: navigatelifetexas.org/en/family-support
- Metro Lift: ridemetro.org/pages/metrolift.aspx
- Texas Health and Human Services: hhs.texas.gov
- Texas Project FIRST: https://www.texasprojectfirst.org/