7/3 Update: Thank you! We are no longer in need of a group facilitator. Job Title: Group Facilitator – Recreation for Autistic Adults Location: Waco, TX (In-person) Position Type: Volunteer-In-Kind or Paid Contractor Schedule: Monthly; 90-minute in-person group meetings + prep time Overview: We are seeking an experienced individual to […]
Job Description: El Paso | Community Engagement Coordinator Job Title: Community Engagement Coordinator Location: Hybrid/Flexible. Office: Solana Shops at Sunland Mall, El Paso, TX Position Type: Part-Time, 6-Month Contract (with potential for renewal) Hourly Rate: $17–$21/hour (Dependent on Experience) Hours: 20 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends for […]
89th Legislative Issues Below are some of our top priorities during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. We are supporting (or opposing) numerous other issues and bills that have an impact on children and adults with Autism, as well as their loved ones and support people. Community Attendant Wages Community Care […]
From our 2/15/25 Advocacy Newsletter There has been confusion and uneasiness recently as news outlets publish announcements and articles discussing the potential for federal agencies and funding mechanisms that support people with disabilities to be dismantled or terminated. We discuss an overview of some recent issues below, along with resources […]
We’re excited to share an important update about the future of our El Paso chapter’s operations. In order to streamline processes and expand our reach, we’re transitioning to a new organizational structure that will better position us for success! We are thrilled to announce that we will be fully integrating […]
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, run, volunteer, or donate to support the Autism Society of Texas at the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K! As an official charity team, we’re raising funds to support Autistic individuals and their families—and thanks to the generosity of The Moody Foundation and […]
Rany Thommen Moser, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, has been an active volunteer, professional advisor, or sponsor of the Autism Society of Texas (AST) for as long as she can remember and is currently serving as President of the AST board. “As both a professional that has served the Autism community for […]
As a lifelong, cyclist, Marc van Bree logs 100 miles or more on his bike each week, either by himself or with a group. But it is his rides with his son, Willem, that he enjoys the most. Willem is 11 years old and has Autism. While he is nonspeaking […]
Photo: 12/19/23, Livingston, Texas: Robert Roberson photographed through plexiglass at TDCJ Polunsky Unit. Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Innocence Project. The Autism Society of Texas and Autism Society of America support clemency for Robert Roberson, wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit, with an execution date set for October […]
Dr. Berenice de la Cruz, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA has worked with people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities since 2001 in school, home, clinic, and community settings as a teacher, therapist, supervisor, director, and professor. Dr. de la Cruz is an Assistant Professor and the inaugural Program […]
