As the mother of a neurodivergent child, I understand the challenges of hunting down resources and solutions that best fit his needs. After finding myself at a crossroad of frustration, I took a deep breath and remembered:

“Change begins with me.”

And so, HTX4ALL was born as the beginning of something long overdue: A catalogue of resources specific to the Greater Houston community for Autistic lives and their loved-ones. It is my sincere hope that this page inspires others to develop similar hubs for their respective cities to support families and providers in their communities.

If you or someone you know has a resource that should be added to this page, please submit it here:

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Child Care

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Finding inclusive child care can be difficult. Below are a few options to try for yourself.

Key:

🤎 = BIPOC led | 💞 = friend of Aisha & Aries | ♿= differently-abled person led

  • Distinct Abilities Children’s Center

    A school where children of all abilities six weeks through 12 years, can build a solid foundation in which they can explore and discover their own "distinct ability" through working together.

Education

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The Greater Houston area offers a variety of educational pathways. Use the resources below to help you find the best instructional support structures for you and your family.

Key:

🤎 = BIPOC led | 💞 = friend of Aisha & Aries | ♿= differently-abled person led

K-12 Public Education

K-12 Private Education

  • Parrish School

    Private school educating children ages 2-12 who have communication delays and learning differences.

  • Sharper Minds Academy

  • True Knight Academy

Vocation and Enrichment

  • 18 and Beyond Special Services (Fort Bend County) 🤎

    Provides adult learners the opportunity to participate in a safe, inclusive program with rewarding, hands on, relevant activities which includes increasing educational success, enhancing character development, and building life skills through vocational, recreational, enrichment and community activities.

Higher Education

  • Houston Community College, Houston, Texas- VAST Academy

    VAST Academy provides post-secondary transition programs and comprehensive support services which lead to meaningful credentials, employment and independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on three campuses of Houston Community College. Opportunities indluce vocational certificates, pre-college and freshman success “bridge” courses, career readiness credentials, internships and employment assistance offered through an inclusive, relevant, and affordable avenue.

  • Lee College, Baytown, Texas- Life Skills for Intellectually Disabled Students

    Designed for the developmentally disabled adult to enrich and enhance adult life, this course provides students with a wide variety of skills, including functional skills in computer technology, basic math and reading, and leisure time activities. Students must be 21 years of age or older and NOT enrolled in public school. Beginners and/or returning students are welcome. Pre-registration with Lee College Center for Workforce and Community Development is required before attending class.

  • Lone Star College-Montgomery, Conroe, Texas- LifePATH

    Lone Star College LifePATH is a four-year comprehensive model of post-secondary educational opportunities for students who have disabilities that affect executive functioning. LifePATH focuses on academic readiness, social expectations, and career exploration.

  • Lone Star College- Tomball, Tomball, Texas- LifePATH

    Lone Star College LifePATH is a four-year comprehensive model of post-secondary educational opportunities for students who have disabilities that affect executive functioning. LifePATH focuses on academic readiness, social expectations, and career exploration.

Health Care

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Here are some options for health care within Greater Houston.

Key:

🤎 = BIPOC led | 💞 = friend of Aisha & Aries | ♿= differently-abled person led

Housing

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Adversity happens. These resources exist for times when the security of our homes is threatened due to financial and even domestic challenges. Please use and share them with others, regardless of whether they have a child who is on the spectrum or not. No human deserves to experience homelessness.

Key:

🤎 = BIPOC led | 💞 = friend of Aisha & Aries | ♿= differently-abled person led

  • Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)/DONATION FACILITY

    • 713-869-3551

  • Affordable Housing

  • Coalition for the Homeless

    • 713-739-7514

  • Emergency Shelter: Fort Bend Family Promise

    • 4645 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, TX 77459

    • 281-403-3923

  • Emergency Shelter: Star of Hope

    • 2575 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051

    • 713-222-2220 (call beforehand to verify if there are openings)

  • Houston Housing Authority

    • 713-260-0500

Sensory-Friendly Activities

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Although society is becoming more inclusive for persons with Autism, I’ve found that there is still an information gap that is in need of closing. Below is a list a sensory-friendly activities for recreation and personal care.

Key:

🤎 = BIPOC led | 💞 = friend of Aisha & Aries | ♿= differently-abled person led

Support Networks

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Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs in the world. No matter how bad of a day you’re having, know that you are never alone. Below is a list of caregiver support groups.

Key:

🤎 = BIPOC led | 💞 = friend of Aisha & Aries | ♿= differently-abled person led

Advocacy & Awareness

  • Hope For Three 🤎

    Hope For Three is a local 501c3 nonprofit and autism advocacy group providing resources and support to families living with an autism spectrum disorder. The organization also generates awareness through outreach, education, and events.

  • Katy Autism Support Group

  • Texas Partners in Policymaking

    A leadership training program organized by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD). It is designed to empower adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and family members of people with DD to become effective advocates for policy change.

  • The Arc of Fort Bend

    The Arc of Fort Bend County ensures opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize their quality of life within our community.

  • The Arc of Greater Houston

    The Arc of Greater Houston ensures opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize their quality of life within our community.

Facebook Groups

Podcasts

Therapy Interventions

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As the mother of a child with multiple disabilities, I know from firsthand experience just how challenging it can be to find therapists within the Greater Houston area. Below is a list of speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapy clinics.

Key:

🤎 = BIPOC led | 💞 = friend of Aisha & Aries | ♿= differently-abled person led | 🗣️ = Speech | 🧡 = Occupational | 💙 = Physical | ♾️= Autism/Behavior

Traditional Therapy

Short-Term Focused Therapy for Severe Behavioral Issues

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Last updated June 18, 2022

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