Our September 2021 newsletter has great information about AutFest Texas happening in Dallas, Houston & Austin (and a virtual option!), the AUTonomy panel discussion series, and support groups happening across the state! Read it here. Subscribe here.
Protect Voting Rights For All! The Special Session in the Texas Legislature begins on July 8! AST expects that there will be voting bills that have the potential to negatively impact current disability voting rights. Thankfully the discriminatory bill that was proposed (SB 7) in the Regular Legislative Session did […]
TAKE ACTION BY TUESDAY 10/27/20! Bring back protections against discrimination in the Social Work Code of Conduct! On October 12, 2020 at a joint meeting, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners and the Behavioral Health Executive Council accepted suggested language from Governor Abbott to remove protections against discrimination […]
Art & Photo contest deadline extended to Thursday, 11/4 at midnight! The 2020 Season of Giving Photo and Art Contest, benefiting Autism Society of Texas, is open to autistic photographers and artists, as well as those with a connection to autism. The entries will be displayed online and auctioned in […]
Do you want your design to be on the front of our Texas Autism Bike Ride & Fun Run t-shirts? Create a design and submit your completed entry by July 31, 2020 to be considered! The design will be printed on over 500 t-shirts to be worn at the event […]
One of Autism Society of Texas’ (AST) biggest long term supporters is Ann Hart. From facilitating AST’s monthly Austin Parent & Caregiver Support Group to taking on the role of Board President, Ann is thoroughly woven into the fabric of the Autism Society of Texas. The Hart Family ( Dave, Ann, […]
Check out Spark Learning’s slideshow on coping strategies during COVID-19 Spark Learning Power Point Presentation COVID-19 Check out other resources from Spark Learning: Cool Down Cards Coronavirus Social Story First-Then Visual Online Resources Online School Social Story Washing Hands Social Story Washing Hands Task Analysis Wearing Masks Social Story Others […]
Check out our slideshow on Preparing For Middle School! Preparing for Middle School Download a sample Middle School Social Story Middle School Social Story
The Autism CARES Act (CARES stands for Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support) provides critical funding for support, research, and education. It will expire on September 30, 2019 if not reauthorized before that date. This law does the following: •Increases the federal government’s response to the increasing numbers of individuals […]
