We had a great February creating connections in the Texas Autism community! We provided a free virtual Seminars Across The Spectrum presentation on the topic “Challenging Behavior & Autism”, presented by Hannah MacNaul, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, LSSP with the UTSA Severe Behavior Lab. Our amazing group of volunteers and supporters […]
What’s happening? Similar to last week’s Senate Finance Committee Hearing, the House also has their own Budget Hearings! On Tuesday 2/28/23 the Texas House Appropriations Committee will be meeting to hear public testimony on budget items including critical programs under the Health & Human Services Budget that impact people with […]
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 […]
We hit the ground running this year! We kicked off January with two new in-person parent support groups in Central Austin and Georgetown! We also had our first 2023 Seminars Across The Spectrum virtual presentation, “Medicaid Wavers & How To Get Your Child On The List” presented by Barbara Bush, […]
We are so excited to bring on two new members to the AST Team: Alicia Henderson & Mandy Kendall! Alicia and Mandy both joined the team in January, Alicia as our new Development Director and Mandy as our new Administrative & Programs Assistant. Read more about Alicia & Mandy below! […]
What is your connection to Autism? Our son was diagnosed with autism at age 5. Because of that, I switched from a math teacher to a special education teacher and now behavior analyst helping teens and young adults transition into adulting. I was also diagnosed at age 3, but did […]
On Sunday 2/19/23, join #TeamAutism for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K! We are an official charity team and thanks to the generosity of The Moody Foundation, all donations are matched through our Marathon donation page until we reach $10,000! Make a donation here. Run for #Team Autism! […]
We are thrilled to announce Texas Autism Advocacy Day is coming soon! Save the date for Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Texas State Capitol! Registration information is will be posted within the next two weeks! For more information, please contact Jacquie at jacquie@texasautismsociety.org.
Our January newsletter is filled with upcoming events and activities! We hope you’ll make your own connection and join in! Read the newsletter here. Subscribe here.
