Autism
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Signs and Symptoms Autism typically shows up in a child before the age of 3. They will vary by child. Some common behaviors associated with autism include: • Delayed communication skills • Difficulty making eye contact or holding conversations
• Difficulty with executive functioning, which relates to reasoning and planning • Narrow, intense or fixated interests that are not typical in intensity or focus • Inflexible adherence to routines • Poor motor skills and sensory sensitivities How can I find services?
Your child can get services from age 3 through 15, if they live in Texas and has a diagnosis on the autism spectrum. Services are provided across the state. Contact the Children’s Autism Program at www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/autism to find a provider Families of all income levels are eligible for services from the Children’s Autism Program. Contact your local Children’s Autism Program service provider to learn more about the cost of services for your family. Additional Texas Health and Human Services Resources ➢ Texas Autism Research and Resource Center www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/autism/autism-research-resources ➢ Navigate Life Texas www.navigatelifetexas.org/ ➢ Texas Parent 2 Parent www.txp2p.org ➢ Autism Society of Texas www.texasautismsociety.org ➢ Autism Speaks www.autismspeaks.org ➢ Texas Association for Behavioral Analysis www.txaba.org/ Support Groups in Texas AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA www.autism-society.org 301-657-0881; 800-3-AUTISM To identify an autism group in your state, contact: Autism Society of America 7910 Woodmont Ave, Ste 300 Bethesda, MD 20814
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