Texas autism & developmental disability services

Texas families start with Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDAs) — 39 regional entities that determine eligibility and coordinate waiver services like HCS and CLASS.

Local authorities & state agency

Texas HHS Intellectual and Developmental Disability ServicesState services, waivers, and interest lists for IDD support.
Local IDD Authority (LIDDA) directoryFind the regional authority that handles eligibility in your county.
Texas Council for Developmental DisabilitiesState DD council funding advocacy and family leadership.

Early intervention

Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)Part C early intervention for children birth to three.

Parent support & advocacy

Partners Resource NetworkTexas's Parent Training and Information centers (PATH, PEN, TEAM projects).
Disability Rights TexasProtection and advocacy agency for Texans with disabilities.
Navigate Life TexasState-supported guide for families of children with disabilities.

University & autism organizations

Texas Center for Disability Studies (UT Austin UCEDD)University center for disability research, training, and family programs.
Autism Society of TexasStatewide chapter with family support and advocacy.

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