Take Action! Tell Legislators to Fund the Medicaid ABA Benefit! We need your help getting the Medicaid IBI/ABA funded so families utilizing Medicaid can access ABA therapy! Let our Texas Legislators know that we expect to fund the Medicaid IBI/ABA Services Benefit through Rider 21. You might remember advocating in […]
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 […]
The winter storm that affected just about everyone in Texas has been very challenging for many families and individuals with autism, and the situation continues as millions face water issues and food shortages. If you are a family or caregiver of a loved one with autism, or an autistic adult […]
Check out our February newsletter! Register for Texas Autism Advocacy Day, check out our new Seminars Across the Spectrum series, new support groups & more! Read it here. Subscribe here.
Please note! The Texas ABLE presentation on 1/7/21 was canceled and is being rescheduled. Read the complete January newsletter here – upcoming events include our Policy Symposium on 1/14, new Spanish support group, Houston Parent/Caregiver group, and read about our new regional online groups-find support wherever you are! Subscribe to […]
2020 was an unusual year, but at the Autism Society of Texas we were able to grow programs and add staff, reaching more people impacted by autism statewide. Read the full year-end review here.
Read our December newsletter here to learn what’s happening! Subscribe here!
Please view artwork & vote for our semi-finalists for the 2020 Season of Giving Art & Photography Contest! You can bid to win these fantastic pieces now in our Season of Giving silent auction here: https://www.32auctions.com/SeasonOfGiving2020 Congratulations to all of our talented semi-finalists, listed below along with their entry: •“Violet […]
Check out what’s happening in November! So much!!! Free Advocacy Training Series, Putt Fore Autism, Phil’s Ice House/Amy’s Ice Cream night, new Houston Support Group, Austin Marathon, Art & Photo Contest, & Season of Giving Launch Party! Read the November newsletter here. Subscribe here.
Check out what’s happening this month! It’s not too late to sign up for the Virtual Texas Autism Bike Ride & Fun Run happening 10/25! We also have free advocacy training series throughout November! Read the October newsletter here. Subscribe here.
