Education
AutFest Texas: Coming this October!
We are thrilled to announce the return of our in-person autism film festival, AutFest Texas, this October! Mark your calendars! We’ll be hosting the event in Austin at AFS Cinema, in Houston at The Monarch School, in the DFW area at Studio Movie Grill (Spring Valley location), and a Virtual […]
Final Hurdle! Four Bills Need Your Help!
First! Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off and these two bills were sent to the Governor yesterday and are set to become law! After 3 sessions (6 years!!), HB 159 – improved teacher training so teachers learn specifics of how to work with all disabilities including how to make […]
5/19/21 Advocacy Alerts! Take Action!
PART 1: Good news! Your actions worked and bills are moving to Senate Education this Friday! Please call Senate Education Committee members and ask for their support for the bills below, then scroll down for Part 2! HB 1252 | Extend time to file a due process complaint from one […]
Advocacy Alerts! Take Action!
May 17th Advocacy Alerts! We are almost at the end of the 87th Texas legislative session and a few bills have a chance to pass but need your help! Please call as soon as possible! Who to contact: Please call the Lt. Governor’s office and your own Texas State Senator. […]
HB 3880 – Include Full Evaluations for Dyslexia in Texas Special Education
Posted: 5/10/21 Issue: In listing many different types of learning disabilities that might trigger a need for special education and related services, Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) expressly includes dyslexia. When dyslexia is suspected, schools must offer a comprehensive evaluation under IDEA. A comprehensive evaluation can identify dyslexia […]
HB 1252 | Expand Time Limit to Request Special Education Due Process Hearing
Posted: 5/10/21 Issue: In 2004, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) added a two-year statute of limitations to provide a parent of a child with a disability the opportunity to bring a due process claim against a school district. This two-year statute of limitations was included because Congress acknowledged that […]
What’s Happening in April: Autism Acceptance Month!
April is Autism Acceptance Month! We will be dedicated to spreading our message of inclusion, where individuals with autism live fully through connection and acceptance! Spread awareness, “attend” a free event, take action, check out our support groups, treat yourself, or join our virtual Bike Ride & Fun Run/Walk! View other ideas here! Read our “What’s Happening […]
March News
Check out our March newsletter! Registration is open for our Texas Autism Bike Ride and Fun Run, and free for pets!! Lots of education events and new support groups starting! Read it here. Subscribe here.
Ways to Support Autism Society of Texas this April!
April is National Autism Acceptance Month! At the Autism Society of Texas (AST), we’ve always referred to Autism Awareness Month as “Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month”! We are now making the move to officially declare April as “Autism Acceptance Month”! With the CDC prevalence rate at 1 in 54 children […]