Autism Society of Texas

Join us July 8th at noon on Facebook Live for our AUTonomy Live Panel Discussion "Co-Occurring Conditions: Food Intolerance & “Safe Foods”.

This free education event brings you a session on food intolerances, restricted diets, and “safe foods.” Join us for this insightful discussion and learn how these patterns show up in the Autism community, as well as gather practical ideas to support well-being!

Dallas Area - The Sound at Cypress Waters' Fifth Annual Sensory Sensitive 4th of July Celebration is July 3rd, from 5-10PM!

This free, inclusive evening is designed for guests who prefer a more relaxed holiday experience. No fireworks. No loud booms. Just great music, family fun, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone!

Learn more on their Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1M2vLLnFLz/

We had a fantastic time at Chill Act Houston on Saturday! 🎉

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers, Cynthia (Houston Parent Group Co-Leader) and Kelly (Southeast Houston Group Leader), for helping at the Autism Society of Texas table. We also appreciate Radhika, our other Houston Parent Group Co-Leader, for stopping by to support the event and check everything out! A big thank you to yet another amazing AST volunteer, Dr. Mayra Corona of Beautiful Minds, for setting up an engaging sensory space!

Families connected with a wide variety of organizations, gathered valuable resources and information, and enjoyed a day filled with fun and community! Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success! ❤️

The Autism Society of Texas along with Autism Society of America opposes today's announcment from the Department of Education to move special education and civil rights enforcement out of the agency.

The Autism Society of America opposes today’s announcement by the Department of Education to move special education and civil rights enforcement out of the agency. For decades, Congress, across party lines, has kept these programs united under one roof.

Dismantling this system fragments the critical journey from school to employment, putting nearly 1 million autistic students at risk of falling through bureaucratic cracks.
We must protect the rights and futures of our students.

Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/4vhDZiJ

Greater Austin Area - Texas Rowing for All's Camp Kayak in partnership with Autism Society of Texas is back July 20th-24th!

This fun week-long day camp offers kids and young adults (ages 8 and up) a great outdoor experience on and around Austin's Lady Bird Lake. Staff consists of counselors and instructors who have first-hand experience working with young people with disabilities.

For more info, read the flyer here: https://bit.ly/TRFA-ASTCamp-2026

For questions or to sign up, email [email protected]

LAST CHANCE 🎉 Houston Families - Join Us for a FREE Expo tomorrow (Saturday 6/13), from 10AM-3PM! 🎉

Discover Autism, education, and disability resources all in one place! Meet local organizations, therapy providers, educational programs, and community partners dedicated to supporting individuals and families at Chill Act!

Free family activities include ✨ :
• Face painting
• Bounce house
• Balloon art
• Henna tattoos
• Reptile show
• And more!

⭐ Free Autism pre-screenings are still available, but spots are limited. Sign up online today!

Be sure to stop by and visit the Autism Society of Texas - we'd love to meet you and connect with your family.

📍 RSVP and learn more: ChillActExpo.com

We hope to see you there!

🎉 Houston Families - Join Us for a FREE Expo this Saturday 6/13, from 10AM-3PM! 🎉

Discover Autism, education, and disability resources all in one place! Meet local organizations, therapy providers, educational programs, and community partners dedicated to supporting individuals and families at Chill Act!

Free family activities include ✨ :
• Face painting
• Bounce house
• Balloon art
• Henna tattoos
• Reptile show
• And more!

⭐ Free Autism pre-screenings are still available, but spots are limited. Sign up online today!

Be sure to stop by and visit the Autism Society of Texas - we'd love to meet you and connect with your family.

📍 RSVP and learn more: ChillActExpo.com

We hope to see you there!

Free, this Saturday from 10-3 PM!

The Autism Society of Texas is proud to partner with Chill Act to provide Free Autism and Developmental Pre-Screenings at the upcoming Chill Act Houston Expo.

Find more information and get registered here: https://chillactexpo.com/screening-appointment

Our friends at Dell Children's would like to invite you, as a parent or guardian of a child with Autism, to complete a survey about water safety. The purpose of the study is to learn more about you and your child’s experiences with water safety and seeking or taking swimming lessons (whether or not your child attended swimming lessons).

To qualify, you will be a primary caregiver of a child with Autism under the age of 18 and live within the United States. The survey will take approximately 20-45 minutes to complete.

Your participation will help inform efforts to improve water safety messaging and to make it easier for children with Autism to find and participate in swimming lessons, with the ultimate aim of reducing drowning in this high-risk group.

If you would like to participate, please use one of these links:

In English: https://redcap.link/autism-english
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Nuestros amigos de Dell Children's quieren invitarte, como madre, padre o tutor(a) de un niño, niña o joven con Autismo, a completar una encuesta sobre la seguridad en el agua. El propósito de este estudio es conocer más sobre tus experiencias y las de tu hijo(a) relacionadas con la seguridad en el agua y la búsqueda o participación en clases de natación (ya sea que tu hijo(a) haya asistido o no a clases de natación).

Para participar, debes ser el cuidador principal de un niño, niña o joven con Autismo menor de 18 años y vivir en los Estados Unidos. Completar la encuesta tomará aproximadamente entre 20 y 45 minutos.

Tu participación ayudará a informar esfuerzos para mejorar los mensajes sobre seguridad en el agua y facilitar que los niños, niñas y jóvenes con Autismo puedan encontrar y participar en clases de natación, con el objetivo final de reducir los casos de ahogamiento en este grupo de alto riesgo.

Si te gustaría participar, por favor utiliza uno de los siguientes enlaces:

En Español: https://redcap.link/autismo-espanol