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The Zheng Lab is committed to supporting autistic individuals, families, and the broader community through accessible educational, advocacy, and support resources.
The Zheng Lab is committed to supporting autistic individuals, families, and the broader community through accessible educational, advocacy, and support resources.
The resource tabs include local and national organizations, educational tools, and community supports related to autism and neurodevelopment.
The resource tabs include local and national organizations, educational tools, and community supports related to autism and neurodevelopment.
Disclaimer: The organizations listed on these tabs are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Inclusion on this website does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of services by the Zheng Lab, The University of Texas at Austin, or affiliated institutions.
Families are encouraged to independently evaluate programs, providers, and organizations to determine what best meets their individual needs!
Family and Community Organizations
Family and Community Organizations
A nonprofit organization that provides social, recreational, and community-based opportunities for individuals with autism and developmental differences. Programs focus on inclusion, independence, social connection, and community participation.
Location: Texas-based organization
Who may benefit: Children, adolescents, young adults with autism and developmental differences seeking inclusive recreational or social opportunities.
Eligibility: Programs and eligibility vary depending on age and activity type.
Texas Parent to Parent connects families of children and adults with disabilities, developmental differences, or special healthcare needs with peer support, educational resources, transition guidance, and advocacy information.
Location: Austin-based organization serving families throughout Texas
Who may benefit: Parents, caregivers, and families of individuals with disabilities or developmental differences.
Eligibility: Available to Texas families and caregivers.
Contact Information:
Phone: (866) 896-6001 or (512) 458-8600
VELA empowers families of children with disabilities through advocacy training, support groups, workshops, educational programming, and parent-to-parent support.
Location: Austin-based nonprofit serving Central Texas and surrounding communities
Who may benefit: Families of children with disabilities or developmental differences.
Eligibility: Programs are available to families of children ages 0–18.
Contact Information:
Phone: (512) 850-8281
The Autism Society of Texas provides community support, educational programming, statewide service directories, advocacy resources, support groups, and local events.
Location: Texas statewide organization
Who may benefit: Autistic individuals, caregivers, educators, and community members seeking autism-related support and resources.
Contact Information:
Phone: (512) 479-4199
AANE is a nonprofit organization that provides neurodiversity-affirming education, coaching, support groups, and community programming for autistic individuals and their families.
Location: Based in Massachusetts with virtual programs available nationwide
Who may benefit: Autistic individuals, caregivers, parents, partners, and professionals seeking neurodiversity-affirming support.
Contact Information:
Phone: (617) 393-3824
School Support
School Support
SPEAK Project- UT Austin School of Law
The SPEAK Project (Special Education Advocacy Project for Kids) provides legal advocacy and support related to special education services, disability accommodations, and educational rights.
Location: Austin, Texas
Who may benefit: Families navigating school accommodations, IEPs, or disability-related educational concerns.
Eligibility: Services may vary based on case type and availability.
SPEDTex is a statewide resource that helps families and educators understand special education services and rights within Texas schools.
Location: Texas statewide resource
Who may benefit: Students, families, caregivers, educators, and professionals involved in special education services.
Eligibility: Available to Texas families and educators.
Navigate Life Texas is a comprehensive resource website for families of children with disabilities or special healthcare needs. Topics include healthcare, education, transition planning, insurance, state services, and community support programs.
Location: Texas statewide resource
Who may benefit: Texas families navigating developmental, healthcare, educational, or disability-related systems.
Informational Resources
Informational Resources
Autism Speaks provides educational articles, downloadable toolkits, transition planning resources, and information related to autism across the lifespan.
Location: National organization (United States)
Who may benefit: Families, caregivers, educators, and individuals seeking introductory autism-related educational resources.
Baylor Scott & White Trails provides autism-related educational resources, developmental support information, and family guidance related to autism spectrum disorder.
Location: Texas-based resource
Who may benefit: Families seeking educational information or developmental support resources related to autism.
The Child Neurology Foundation provides medically oriented educational information related to autism spectrum disorder, developmental differences, healthcare navigation, and caregiver support.
Location: National organization (United States)
Who may benefit: Families, caregivers, and individuals seeking medically oriented autism-related educational resources.
Autism-Friendly Providers: Austin Area
Autism-Friendly Providers: Austin Area
Autism-friendly children’s hair salon with experience supporting sensory sensitivities and individualized accommodations during appointments.
Location: North Austin
Provider: Yvonne
Who may benefit: Children who may benefit from sensory-aware or autism-friendly haircut experiences.
Contact Information:
Phone: (512) 331-1500
Address: 13343 N Hwy 183 #400, Austin, TX 78750
Austin Kids Teeth provides pediatric dental care with multiple locations throughout the Austin area.
Location: Greater Austin area (4 locations)
Who may benefit: Children and families seeking pediatric dental services.
Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry provides pediatric dental care services in the Austin area and is located near Dell Children’s Medical Center.
Location: Central Austin / Dell Children’s area
Austin Children’s Dentistry offers pediatric dental services, including accommodations and support for children with special healthcare or sensory needs.
Location: North Austin
Who may benefit: Children who may benefit from sensory-aware or special accommodations during dental care.
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