We had a very exciting November, meeting with members of the community! We kicked off the holiday season with three holiday parties for families in Austin, Houston, and El Paso! Families got to meet with organizations serving the Autism community, play games and fun activities, and had the option to […]
Anna Sciarillo is one of our newest board members, joining us earlier this Fall, but we have worked with her in the advocacy space before she formally joined our board and we are so happy to have her! Read her interview below. What is your connection to Autism? When I […]
We had a very exciting October, meeting with members of the community! Autism Society of Texas was the beneficiary of Questing for Autism, which raised over $2400 for AST. Huge thank you to Redtigerpro & Aaron Bothne for hosting, as well as Alienware and Trader Joe’s for prizes. We also […]
Jean Mayer is one of our newest board members, joining us earlier this Fall, and we are so excited to have her as part of our team! Read her interview below. Why did you decide to join the AST Board? I’m the parent of a 12-year-old son on the Autism […]
At the Autism Society of Texas, we understand that accessing food and benefits like SNAP can be stressful and overwhelming — especially for families supporting a loved one with Autism. Our goal is to make this process easier by connecting you with helpful, reliable resources that meet your individual or […]
Autism Society of Texas Statement on Acetaminophen Lawsuit October 28, 2025 The Autism Society of Texas affirms that current scientific evidence does not support claims that Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy causes Autism. Autism is complex – influenced by genetic, biological, and environmental factors – not a single cause or […]
We are profoundly relieved that the State of Texas has halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson, an innocent Autistic man who has spent over two decades on death row for a tragedy that was not a crime. The stay and remand granted today recognize what we have long known […]
This September, advocacy and information have kept our team busy. Jacquie & Adriana have done a number of interviews for TV and radio on related to Tylenol/Autism, Roberson and the Death Penalty (including a virtual education event cohosted by ASA & the Innocence Project), as well as the tragic event […]
Robert Roberson, who was diagnosed with Autism only after his wrongful conviction, is facing execution in Texas on October 16, 2025. His death sentence stems from critical misinterpretations of his behavior during his daughter’s illness – misjudgments that have led to a tragic miscarriage of justice. Organizations and individuals are […]
We had a busy August! This month, Jacquie has been distributing sensory kits to nonprofits and agencies across the Greater Austin area that support Autistic children and adults. So far, kits have been provided to Brady’s Bridge, VELA, and a couple of Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities (LIDDAs). We […]
