Texas Children's Autism Center
Center-based in Houston, TX
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based
Languages
English
Overview
Autism therapy and services in Houston
One of the country's largest children's hospitals runs this autism-focused program out of its Houston campus, weaving together developmental pediatrics, psychology, speech/language pathology, and occupational therapy into a single coordinated pathway. The 'Road Map Model' gives families structure: from the moment a child is waitlisted, parents gain access to social workers and educational workshops so they're not just waiting in the dark. After evaluation by a psychologist or developmental pediatrician, specialist referrals and additional workshops follow as needed.
Best for
Families who want the breadth of a major children's hospital — multiple specialists, coordinated records, and parent education baked in — rather than a standalone private-practice setting.
Their approach
Rather than treating assessment as a one-time visit, the program sequences education and social work support throughout the process, so families leave with an understanding of their child's diagnosis and a clear path to next steps.
What to expect
Plan for a waitlist period before seeing a psychologist or developmental pediatrician; during that wait, workshops and social worker access are available. Once evaluated, families receive referrals to specialists across the Texas Children's network as appropriate.
Services
Services & specialties
Autism Diagnosis & Assessment
- Evaluator Types
- psychologistdevelopmental pediatrician
- Scope Of Testing
- autism diagnosisdevelopmental evaluation
Occupational Therapy
- Focus
- sensory integrationfine motorADLs
- Settings
- center
Good to know
Common questions about Texas Children's Autism Center
What does occupational therapy at Texas Children's Autism Center help with?
Their pediatric OT supports sensory integration, fine motor and ADLs. Sessions are play-based, so they feel like fun to your child while building real, everyday skills.
Where is Texas Children's Autism Center located?
Texas Children's Autism Center is located at 8080 N Stadium Dr, Houston, TX 77054, serving families throughout Houston and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Texas Children's Autism Center accepting new clients?
Texas Children's Autism Center is currently accepting new clients in Houston. Sharing your child's age and insurance up front helps them tell you quickly whether they're a fit — availability can change fast.
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8080 N Stadium Dr, Houston, TX 77054
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