April 2022 News
Our April Newsletter is out, read more about what’s happening this month at Autism Society of Texas!
Kate Ferguson
Autism Acceptance Month – How To #CelebrateDifferences & Support AST!
The Autism Society of Texas believes that acceptance is creating a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it. And by everyone, it means every unique individual: the implacable, inimitable, and irreplaceable you. We are asking you to #CelebrateDifferences with us […]
Connections Created: AST March Recap!
In March we hosted our first recreation event in partnership with Big Thicket National Preserve in East Texas! Ranger Tera is hosting nature walks geared towards the Autism community during our Big Thicket Third Thursdays! In our Path-Building Employment Program (PEP), participants were invited to create a video resume […]
March 2022 News
Our March Newsletter is out, read more about what’s happening this month at Autism Society of Texas!
February 2022 News
Our February Newsletter is out! From our 14th Annual Texas Autism Walk registration opening, to our Seminars Across The Spectrum “Sex Ed Guidance: What Everyone Needs To Know” presentation, there is a lot happening in the coming months! Read our February newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/texasautismsociety.org/feb2022-astnewsletter Subscribe to our newsletter […]
Connections Created: AST January Recap!
We had a great start to the year with our first Seminars Across the Spectrum, “Preparing Tweens and Teens for Adulthood”! Our team continues advocacy efforts behind-the-scenes, and our Executive Director was quoted in a press release from Disability Rights Texas, “Increased Arrests of School Staff for Violent Restraint of […]
New Executive Director, Jacquie Benestante, Announced!
We are thrilled to announce that Jacquie Benestante has been named as the Executive Director of Autism Society of Texas (AST). Jacquie has been a part of AST for over 6 years and was most recently Interim Executive Director. Before that, Jacquie served as Deputy Director and has experience working […]
La Sociedad de Autismo Lanza Nueva Marca con Estándares de Accesibilidad, Creada con La Comunidad del Autismo
Porque la experiencia del Autismo no es una sola cosa. Porque es muchas cosas. Y porque la conexión entre estas experiencias eres tú. Porque vemos a tí. Tu manera de pensar. Los sueños que tienes dentro. Los talentos que traes. Porque no puedes ser categorizado en cajitas ordenadas. Porque rompes […]
November News
Our November 2021 Newsletter is out – read about AutFest, Putt Fore Autism, new support groups, and more! Read more here.
COTA Limited Edition United States Grand Prix Poster Supports AST!
Starting October 22nd through 31st, when you donate $19 or more to AST at this special link you will receive a limited edition USGP 11” x17” print of a painting by Jack, a young artist on the spectrum who is passionate about Formula 1. This print is a special collaboration between […]