GUIDES FOR FAMILIES
ABA therapy guides
for Houston families.
ABA therapy guides for Houston families on autism evaluations, Texas Medicaid, waiver interest lists, school districts and local contacts. Each guide links to its sources and to matching directory pages.
All guides
- Local guidesABA therapy in Katy and Cypress: who to call firstABA therapy in Katy and Cypress starts with your county and school district. Which ECI program, district and Medicaid steps apply to your address.Read the guide
- Local guidesABA therapy in Pearland and Missouri City: who to call firstABA therapy in Pearland and Missouri City: who to call in Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris counties for early intervention, school and IDD services.Read the guide
- Local guidesABA therapy in The Woodlands, Spring and Humble: who to call firstABA therapy in The Woodlands, Spring and Humble: the early intervention programs, school districts and disability authorities for your address.Read the guide
- SchoolAutism services in Houston-area school districtsAutism services in Houston-area school districts start with a written evaluation request. Timelines and contacts for eight districts, Houston to Katy.Read the guide
- Insurance and costDoes Texas Medicaid cover ABA therapy in Houston?Texas Medicaid covers ABA therapy in Houston for children 20 and younger with an autism diagnosis and prior authorization from their health plan.Read the guide
- SchoolHow many hours of ABA per week? Fitting ABA around school in HoustonHow many hours of ABA per week Texas Medicaid approves, what affects the number, and how Houston families fit sessions around school or pre-K.Read the guide
- Getting startedHow to choose an ABA provider in HoustonHow to choose an ABA provider in Houston: questions to ask on the first call, red flags to watch for, and how to check a behavior analyst license.Read the guide
- Getting startedHow to get an autism evaluation in HoustonGetting an autism evaluation in Houston depends on age: ECI under 3, a written school district request from 3, and a medical diagnosis for Medicaid ABA.Read the guide
- Care optionsIn-home vs center-based ABA in HoustonIn-home vs center-based ABA in Houston: how the settings differ, what Texas Medicaid allows, and how to find each type of provider near you.Read the guide
- Insurance and costThe Texas Medicaid waiver interest list for autism in HoustonThe Texas Medicaid waiver interest list for autism in Houston: which lists to join, who to call in Harris County, and why to sign up now.Read the guide