Fulshear, TX
Seastar ABA - Fulshear
- Care setting
- In-Home
- Ages
- Ages 3-5 (preschool) · 6 to 12
- Insurance
- BCBS · Aetna +3 more
FULSHEAR ABA DIRECTORY
ABA Therapy in Fulshear, Texas
ABA therapy in Fulshear, Texas: compare 1 provider profile based in Fulshear (Fort Bend County), with Katy close by.
Reported care settings: 1 in-home. From age 3, your school district’s special education office handles evaluations.
Free and optional. A request does not book care or confirm an opening.
- 1 Fulshear profile listed
- 1 list Medicaid
- 1 offer in-home ABA
Last reviewed October 2026
Insurance listed by Fulshear providers
1 of 1 profiles name at least one plan. What covers ABA in Fulshear
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HOW IT WORKS
Finding ABA therapy in Fulshear, step by step
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Compare what each reports
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INSURANCE
What insurance covers ABA therapy in Fulshear?
Texas Medicaid (STAR and STAR Kids)
Texas Medicaid has covered ABA since February 1, 2022, for members age 20 or younger with an autism diagnosis, a signed referral and prior authorization from the health plan. In the Harris service area, which includes Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston and Waller counties, STAR plans are Community Health Choice, Molina, Texas Children’s Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Wellpoint. STAR Kids plans are Texas Children’s Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare and Wellpoint.
1 Fulshear profiles list Medicaid. See the Medicaid list
Commercial plans, CHIP and others
Commercial plans set their own ABA rules, including who may diagnose, prior authorization and cost sharing. Call the member number on your card before the first visit. The Medicaid ABA benefit does not extend to CHIP, so CHIP families should ask their plan.
Don’t see your plan in a profile? A blank does not mean no. Ask the provider, and use the Texas Department of Insurance help line if a plan denies care you think it covers.
Sources: Texas Medicaid Children’s Services Handbook, October 2026 · HHSC Harris STAR chart · Texas Children’s Health Plan benefit notice. Read our Texas Medicaid ABA guide.
BY THE NUMBERS
ABA providers in Fulshear: directory data
- Profiles listed
- 13% of the 35 Houston Metro profiles
- Report in-home ABA
- 1Ask whether your address is inside the travel area
- Report a center or clinic
- 0Confirm the exact clinic address
- Report telehealth
- 0Usually parent coaching or supervision
- List Medicaid
- 1Name your plan and program when you call
- Serve children under 3
- 0Reported age ranges that include toddlers
- Serve ages 13 to 17
- 0Check exact upper age limits
- Report Spanish-speaking staff
- 0Ask who on the team speaks Spanish
Source: the 1 ABA Therapy Houston profile based in Fulshear, from published provider records. Counts show what providers report, not openings.
| County | Children under 18 | Estimated with autism | Children insured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County | 238,118 | ~7,681 | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (children insured = under 19). Autism estimate = children under 18 ÷ 31, the CDC’s 2022 prevalence rate.
DIAGNOSIS FIRST
Getting an autism diagnosis in Fulshear
Insurance pays for ABA only after a diagnosis, so start this step while you look at providers. The route depends on your child’s age.
UNDER 3
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
ECI evaluates children from birth to 36 months at no cost. A delay of 25% in one area (33% if only expressive language) or a qualifying diagnosis makes a child eligible.
Fort Bend County HHS list
- Easterseals Greater Houston: (713) 838-9050, ext. 385
- Katy ISD ECI Project TYKE: (281) 237-6647
- Texana Center Project GROW: (281) 238-1800
- BACH: (979) 849-2447
Not sure which program? Call the HHS Office of the Ombudsman at 877-787-8999, option 3, or use the ECI Program Search.
AGE 3 AND UP
School district evaluation
Send a dated, written request to the special education director. The district has 15 school days to answer and, after your written consent, 45 school days to finish the evaluation. It decides school services; it is not a medical diagnosis.
ALL AGES
Medical diagnosis
Texas Medicaid accepts a diagnosis from a developmental pediatrician, neurologist, psychiatrist, licensed psychologist or a qualified team, using a standardized tool. A screener alone does not count.
- Texas Children’s Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics and AutismDiagnostic evaluations by developmental pediatricians and psychologists. Ask your pediatrician about a referral.
- UTHealth Houston Dan L. Duncan Children’s Neurodevelopmental ClinicUTHealth Houston reported an average wait of 8 to 14 months in May 2026, so join a list early.
LOCAL FACTS
What Fulshear families should know about autism care
- 1 in 318-year-olds identified with autism (CDC)
Texas Medicaid checkups include autism screening at 18 and 24 months. Ask your pediatrician about it.
- ~7,700children with autism in Fort Bend County (estimate)
That is a lot of families looking for care. Contact several providers rather than one at a time.
- 12,100children under 18 in Fulshear
1 ABA profile lists Fulshear as home base, so also check nearby cities.
- 63%of households have children under 18
Ask each provider which session times it offers: mornings, after school or weekends.
- 98%of children under 19 have health insurance
If your child has no coverage, apply for Medicaid or CHIP before you call providers.
- 17%of residents 5 and older speak Spanish at home
Ask each provider whether Spanish-speaking staff are available.
- $187,000median household income
With commercial insurance, deductibles and copays set the cost. Ask your plan for the ABA cost share.
- 2%of residents live below the poverty line
Children on Medicaid can get ABA through age 20 with a diagnosis and prior authorization.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Fulshear city; county estimate = Fort Bend County children under 18 ÷ 31. CDC ADDM Network, 2022 data published 2025. Last reviewed October 2026.
Get matched in FulshearCOMMUNITY RESOURCES
Fulshear autism community resources
Public programs and parent groups that work alongside an ABA provider. Phone numbers come from each organization’s own page.
EARLY INTERVENTION
ECI for Fort Bend County
Free evaluations for children from birth to 36 months. HHS lists 4 programs for Fort Bend County; the state search tells you which one serves your address.
ECI programs in Fort Bend CountySCHOOL DISTRICT
Your school district
From age 3, send a written evaluation request to your district’s special education director. The district has 15 school days to answer.
TEA evaluation timelineMEDICAID / HEALTH PLAN
STAR and STAR Kids plans
In the Harris service area, STAR Kids is offered by Texas Children’s Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare and Wellpoint. Call the member number on your child’s card and ask for in-network ABA providers.
HHSC STAR Kids plan chartCRISIS LINE
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat online, any time. It is free and confidential. Call 911 if anyone is in immediate danger.
988lifeline.orgPARENT SUPPORT
Texas Parent to Parent
Parents of children with disabilities run it. Peer mentors and weekly online support groups in English and Spanish.
txp2p.orgAUTISM COMMUNITY
Autism Society of Texas
Lists Houston-area parent groups, including online caregiver meetups, and runs a Navigating Autism help line.
Support groupsDISABILITY SERVICES
Texana Center
The local IDD authority for Fort Bend County. It keeps the interest lists for HCS and TxHmL waiver services, which can take years, so sign up early.
IDD services
WHY USE THIS DIRECTORY
A plain list of Fulshear ABA providers
Only what providers publish
Each profile shows the settings, ages, insurance and languages a provider reports, with a link to its website when one is listed. We do not add reviews, ratings or guesses. If a detail is missing, the profile says so.
Get matched in FulshearA rotating order, not a ranking
The list order changes daily, so no provider sits on top by default. Compare profiles side by side, then call the ones that fit your child’s age, your plan and your address.
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Get matched in FulshearFULSHEAR QUESTIONS
ABA therapy in Fulshear: common questions
Local answers first, then general questions about ABA.
How many ABA therapy providers are listed in Fulshear, TX?
1 profile in this directory lists Fulshear as the primary city. Providers based in Katy may also serve Fulshear, so ask each one about its travel area.
Do any Fulshear ABA providers accept Medicaid?
The Fulshear profile reports accepting Medicaid. Confirm your exact plan, the service and any authorization with the provider.
Is in-home ABA therapy available in Fulshear?
The Fulshear profile reports in-home ABA. Ask whether your address is inside the travel area.
Are there ABA therapy centers in Fulshear?
The Fulshear profile does not report a center or clinic. Check nearby cities for center-based options.
Who diagnoses autism for children in Fulshear?
It depends on age. Under 3, ECI evaluates for free; for Fort Bend County, HHS lists Easterseals Greater Houston, Katy ISD ECI Project TYKE, Texana Center Project GROW and BACH. From age 3, ask your school district in writing for a special education evaluation. For a medical diagnosis, which Texas Medicaid requires before ABA, see a developmental pediatrician, neurologist, psychiatrist, licensed psychologist or a qualified diagnostic team, such as Texas Children’s Meyer Center or UTHealth Houston’s Duncan Clinic.
How do I ask the school district for an evaluation?
Send a dated, written request to the special education director or a campus administrator. Texas Education Agency rules give the district 15 school days to answer. After you give written consent, it has 45 school days to finish the evaluation. A phone call alone does not start that clock.
How fast can ABA therapy start in Fulshear?
It depends on the provider and your insurance. We do not publish wait times, and a listing does not confirm an opening. Ask each provider about its current wait. With Texas Medicaid, the provider first gets authorization for an evaluation, then for the first 90 days of treatment, so have the diagnosis report and a signed referral ready.
How much does ABA therapy cost in Fulshear?
Texas Medicaid covers ABA for eligible members age 20 or younger with prior authorization. With a commercial plan, your deductible, copays and network rules set the cost, so ask the plan for its ABA cost share. If a plan denies a claim you think it should cover, the Texas Department of Insurance takes complaints.
Do I need a referral for ABA?
For Texas Medicaid, yes: every ABA evaluation and treatment request needs a signed, dated referral from a prescribing provider, usually your child’s pediatrician. Commercial plans set their own rules, so ask yours.
About ABA therapy
How many hours of ABA per week do children get?
It depends on the child’s needs and the plan. Texas Medicaid guidelines run from 2 to 4 hours a week for maintenance to more than 20 hours for intensive programs, and direct treatment is capped at 8 hours a day. The behavior analyst recommends hours after an assessment, and the health plan approves them.
How long until we see progress?
No one can promise a timeline. Under Texas Medicaid, the behavior analyst sends a progress summary to request each new 90-day period and re-evaluates after 180 days, so you get regular written updates. Ask any provider how it measures progress and how often it shares data with you.
What is ABA therapy?
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) starts with an assessment of a child’s skills and behavior. The behavior analyst sets goals with the family, such as communication, daily routines and safety, and teaches toward them in small steps. Technicians often deliver sessions under the analyst’s supervision.
Is ABA therapy harmful?
ABA is debated. Some autistic adults and advocates criticize programs that focus on stopping harmless behaviors or ignore a child’s distress. Ask any provider how it gets your child’s assent, what happens when your child is upset and whether you can watch sessions. Under Texas Medicaid you sign the treatment plan, and caregiver training is part of it.
What is the difference between a BCBA and an RBT?
A BCBA is a board-certified behavior analyst; Texas licenses behavior analysts as LBAs. The analyst assesses your child, writes the plan and supervises. An RBT, or registered behavior technician, works directly with your child under that supervision. Only the licensed analyst enrolls as a Texas Medicaid provider.
What does an ABA session look like?
It depends on the setting and the plan. Sessions often mix short teaching periods with play and everyday routines, and the technician records data as they go. Texas Medicaid requires one-to-one technician sessions to happen in person, not by video.
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