July was a very busy month for the Autism Society of Texas team! We had an incredible time at the Genuine Connect Conference in Houston! Huge thanks to Genuine World Cup for hosting such an inspiring event. From powerful sessions on employment and the critical role of data in improving […]
Robert Roberson hearing set for Wednesday, July 16th | Palestine, Texas – 10:00 AM Location: Anderson County Courthouse, 500 N Church St # 43, Palestine, TX 75801 The Autism Society of Texas is saddened to learn that Robert Roberson has been scheduled for a hearing this Wednesday in Palestine, TX. […]
The flooding, loss, and devastation that affected Central Texas over July 4th weekend has been challenging for families and individuals with Autism, whether directly or indirectly impacted. If you are a family or caregiver of a loved one with Autism, or an Autistic adult seeking assistance, please contact the organizations […]
This June, we held our virtual education event on Cortical Vision Impairment on Facebook live, which can be viewed on Facebook through July 18th. During this presentation, we dove deep into managing co-occurring health challenges with a focus on cortical vision impairment. Our presenters shared actionable insights and practical advice […]
7/3 Update: Thank you! We are no longer in need of a group facilitator. Job Title: Group Facilitator – Recreation for Autistic Adults Location: Waco, TX (In-person) Position Type: Volunteer-In-Kind or Paid Contractor Schedule: Monthly; 90-minute in-person group meetings + prep time Overview: We are seeking an experienced individual to […]
This May, we were invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Autism Awareness & Acceptance Event hosted by the Austin Police Department! Families and Autistic adults had such a great time visiting with law enforcement officers and first responders from APD, Austin Fire Department & Austin-Travis County EMS, and getting […]
Stephanie and Jesse Ver Meer have been part of the Texas Autism Walk since 2018. Shortly after their 4-year-old twins, Reid and Parker, were diagnosed with Autism, Stephanie learned about the Autism Society of Texas (AST) from the boys’ ABA therapy clinic, a sponsor for the Walk that year. She […]
April was Autism Acceptance Month, which is always a very exciting and busy month for Autism Society of Texas. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our Texas Autism Walk – we had nearly 600 attendees this year, the most attendees ever!! Thank you to our 2025 Walk […]
Bianca Ramirez has attended every Texas Advocacy Day since it began in 2017. On Monday, March 31, 2025, Bianca was one of 180 experienced and new advocates who joined the Autism Society of Texas for this year’s event to make their voices heard at the state capitol on issues that […]
March was a very busy month for Autism Society of Texas, connecting with individuals at multiple events across Texas! We’ve been hard at work fighting for our community at the Capitol all month. Our board member, Rachel Cannon testified against school vouchers and was waiting until 1 AM at the […]
