Jacquie Benestante


Resources – Toilet Training Strategies & Products

Click here for the Tranquility Ordering Guide + Resources Dr. Hannah MacNaul, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, LSSP, and Janet Firestone discuss tips, strategies, and incontinence solutions. Understanding incontinence issues and products that are available for young children through adulthood can lead to better comfort and quality of life! The presentation can […]


ABA/Medicaid Benefit- Rate Hearing 11/14/23

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy (ABA) became a covered benefit for those utilizing Medicaid beginning on 2/1/22. The reimbursement rates for ABA under the Medicaid benefit have not been high enough for many providers to be able to take clients on Medicaid. In addition, the process to become a Medicaid/ABA provider […]


Texas Legislative 3rd Special Session: School Vouchers/Education Savings Accounts

  11/9/23: Shortly after we posted this article, a 4th Special Session was called that includes HB1 & SB1  -school voucher bills. Please complete our Action Alert that takes just seconds to complete- Take Action- Oppose HB1 & SB 1- School Vouchers: https://www.votervoice.net/AutismSociety/Campaigns/109040/Respond The Texas Legislative Special Session ends Tuesday […]


Hiring Bilingual Support Specialist (Spanish)- Part Time

Join our team! We’re looking for a part time Bilingual Support Specialist (Spanish) with experience in working with people with Autism or knowledge about Autism. Please review complete job description and requirements below, and send resume with cover letter to office@texasautismsociety.org or apply on Indeed.com. —— Bilingual Support Specialist (Spanish) […]


Advocacy Action Alert: Ask Senate Finance to Fund Critical Programs!

Senate Finance Committee Meets Tuesday 2/21/23 What’s happening?  On Tuesday 2/21/23 the Texas Senate Finance Committee will be meeting to hear public testimony on budget items including critical programs that impact people with Autism and other disabilities. You can urge them to support needed programs! Below you will see who […]