The 4th of July holiday usually includes a bunch of fun, exciting activities for individuals and families to enjoy but these activities can often be overstimulating for people on the spectrum. Check out these tips to help set you and your family up for success this 4th of July! Plan […]
Our June Newsletter is out! Some highlights include: SATS Presentation “Sensory Friendly Healthcare” on Facebook Live Jack Stephens Scholarship Fund Closes June 19th! Swim Safe resources AST Presenting at TXP2P Conference Read more of our June newsletter here!
We were very active this May, connecting with members of the community at events across the state! On May 6th, we had a great time at the Art for Autism event in San Antonio alongside Autism Treatment Center and Mindcolor Autism, supporting Autistic artists in showcasing and selling their work. […]
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat during hot Texas summers but being around water can be dangerous, especially for Autistic children and adults. Check out these resources from Autism Society of America to help keep you and your family safe when hitting the water! Download the stories […]
Last chance this session to save these bills! Please ask the Senate Committee on Education to either have a hearing on these bills and support the bills, or vote them out of the Committee. Make calls or send emails now through this weekend! HB 166 by Rep. Dr. M. González […]
Our May Newsletter is out! Some highlights include: SATS Presentation “Autism as a Qualifying Condition for Low-THC Cannabis in Texas” on 05/24 Jack Stephens Scholarship Fund Opens May 19th! ¡Nuestra Página de Internet Ahora está Disponible en Español!New Spanish Website has Launched! Connections CREATED! Read Our AST April Recap Read more of our […]
April was a super busy month here at Autism Society of Texas! We had two big events as part of our Autism Acceptance Month celebration. On April 4th, we convened on the Texas Capitol for Texas Autism Advocacy Day where we worked with advocates to support them in educating representatives on […]
This March, we were thrilled to launch our new in-person Autism Girls Group in partnership with ACES, happening in Houston, Dallas, Austin,and San Antonio! We also hosted a Spanish education event,”Toma de Decisiones Basadas en la Evidencia Científica para la Intervención en el Autismo”, which focused on making decisions based […]
Now through the end of April, dine at one of 18 participating Jamba Juice locations and donate to AST! 100% of your donation will directly support AST programming List of participating locations below: Austin – Mueller (1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd) College Station (980 University Dr) Corpus Christi (5425 S Padre […]
What is your connection to Autism? My teenage son is Autistic. Why did you want to join the AST Board and how did you get involved? I’ve been involved with AST as a special needs parent when Ann Hart was on the board. I’ve been active within the community for […]
