Resources
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Resource Guide
We’re here to support you! We hope that the Resource Guide helps you find the resource you need in the location that is best for you. These listings were compiled with help from both providers and families that have had contact with them. If you are an individual on the spectrum, parent, or caregiver, and … Continue reading
Online Groups
Connect with us by joining our regional facebook groups, following our pages, or join our online email group closest to where you live! Our groups are for parents, family members, and caregivers of children and adults diagnosed with Autism, as well as autistic adults. Students, therapists, and educators involved with ASD are also welcome. We … Continue reading
Support Groups
About our Groups The Autism Society of Texas supports individuals online through Facebook, email groups, Meetup, and virtual or face-to-face support meetings and social groups around Texas. Regardless of the setting, these opportunities give individuals with Autism, parents/caregivers, and professionals, the chance to exchange information, share stories, and feel connected. We also provide individualized support … Continue reading
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Wrightslaw provides comprehensive resources on special education law and advocacy. |
Vela is a wonderful local nonprofit with a variety of supports for families with special needs in the Austin area. |
The Temple Grandin Eustacia Cutler Autism Fund. |
| Grant Name | Website Link | Age Range | What they Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Home and School of Texas | Child and Family Services | 21 or Younger | Grants for: Medical Treatment/Therapy, Dental Treatment, Family Needs |
| Life Path Systems of Collin County | LifePath Systems | UK | Grants for: Crisis Services, Youth and Family Services, Adult Services, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities |
| ACT-Today | Autism Care Today | UK | Emotional support for families, Financial Support, Events, Scholarships |
| Autism Rescue Angels | Autism Rescue Angels | Provides funding for families struggling to cover costs associated with diagnosis and evaluations, therapies, respite care, medication and emergency medical needs twice a year. | |
| United Healthcare Children Foundation | United Healthcare Children’s Foundation | 16 or younger | Grant |
| The Maggie Welty | Maggie Welby Foundation | UK | Scholarships for schools |
| Parker’s Purpose | Application for Parker’s Purpose Foundation Assistance | 18 or younger | Financial assistance: bills, equpiment, other needs to be considered. |
| Oracle Health Foundation | Oracle Health Foundation | 18 or younger, possibly up to 21 | Grants for: Medical, Travel and lodging, Vehicle modifications, Equipment. |
| Healthwell Foundation | Patients – HealthWell Foundation | UK | UK |
| Patient Advocate Foundation | Patient Advocate Foundation | UK | FInancial Assistance: copays, other grants. |
| The People Project of Texas | Special Needs Aid | The People Project | UK | Financial Assistance include but not limited to: recreational program, tuition, therapies, swimming lessons, devices for communication and/or transportation. |
| Supplemental Special Education Services | Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) | UK | One time of $1500 grant for eligible families. |
| Health and Human Services Chilren’s Autism Program | Children’s Autism Program | Texas Health and Human Services | 3-15 years | Covers cost of ABA services. |
| Texas Elks Children’s Services, Inc. | Special Grants | Up to 18 years, can extend to 21 if enrolled in School | UK |
| CARE Charity Foundation | Family Funds – Care Charity Foundation | UK | UK |
| Imagine a Way | Imagine A Way | 2-7 y.o | UK |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation | Our Programs – Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation | UK | offers scholarships for swimming lessons, iPads, equine therapy, film school, and gift cards during the holidays. |
| The Caring Place | Caring Place | UK | Financial assistance: rent, mortgage, utilities, etc. |
| Sammy’s House | Our Story – Sammys House | UK | Services for children with and without special needs: child development center, a respite care program, summer camp, etc. |
| Small Steps In Speech | Small Steps In Speech | 3-22 y.o | Financial assistance for speech services. |
| The Autstic People of Color Fund | The Autistic People of Color Fund | UK | Financial assistance for: food, utilities, etc. Grant amount between $100-$500. |
| Modest Needs | How to Apply for a Modest Needs Grant | 18+ | Financial assistance for families living paycheck-to paycheck |
| MyGOAL Autism Grant Program | MyGOAL Autism Grant Program | UK | Grants for: Medical, nutrution, personal needs, education and social needs. |
| Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) | Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective | ||
| Orange Effect Foundation | Grant Application – The Orange Effect Foundation | 0-21 y.o | Grants for speech services: future therapy and technology purcahses. |
| Special Angels Foundation | Apply for a Grant – Special Angels Foundation | 0-18 y.o | Grant for assitive equipment up to $2500 and therapy up to $1500. |
| Varghese Summersett Autism Scholoarship | Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship | Apply for 2023 | UK | Scholarship amount for $500. |
| National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network | Mental Health Fund – National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network | Financial assistance for psychotherapy | |
| Anchor of Hope Foundation | Scholarships | UK | Sholarship for therapy, education, equipment, and other needs not covered by insruance. Scholarship amount is $250. |
| Hoctil | Resources – Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center (HOCTIL) | UK | UK |
| Autism Speaks | Resource Guide | Autism Speaks | UK | UK |
| Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network | Resource Library – Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) | Provide community support and resoruces. |
Click a book cover or book title below to review and purchase any of our suggested books.
FOR ADULTS:
FOR KIDS:
Additional Titles:
- Dragon and His Friend: A Dragon Book About Autism. A Cute Children Story to Explain the Basics of Autism at a Child’s Level
- A Little SPOT of Feelings 8 Book Box Set: Book 25-32: Empathy, Frustration, Calm, Belonging, Worry, Boredom, Flexible Thinking
- My Brain is a Race Car: A children’s guide to a neuro-divergent brain
- Autism and Me – Autism Book for Kids Ages 8-12: An Empowering Guide with 35 Exercises, Quizzes, and Activities!
- My Magical Choices – Teach Kids to Choose a Great Day with their Choices!