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City guide · Texas
What Houston families use, listed with the same fixed questions answered for every provider — so you can compare like with like.
← All of HoustonOrdered by review count, then name. Providers cannot pay to be listed, ranked, or edited.
5 resources in Houston — Parent support
Statewide information and referral service staffed by trained specialists who help families navigate available resources, services, and support options. Supports callers across all of Texas, handling questions about therapy, diagnosis, education, employment, and community participation.
Ages All agesWait Open — call the information line anytime
Respite services for families caring for a child or adult with a disability: a monthly Parents Night Out evening programme, a Saturday Family Day Out camp with one-on-one buddy volunteers and onsite nurses, and an in-home respite voucher that lets a family bring in a trusted provider of their own choosing.
Ages Children through young adults (Family Day Out: disabled children ages 6–14 and siblings 6–10)
Free training and information on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) rights and the special education process in Texas schools. Specialists help families understand evaluations, prepare for and navigate ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) meetings, and connect with other resources for children with disabilities.
Ages Families of children and young adults with disabilitiesWait Open — call or email anytime
Specialises in education advocacy for students ages 3–21 with disabilities, helping families navigate the special education system and understand their rights. Operates on a sliding-scale fee basis (with most services free to families). Also hosts parent support groups meeting regularly, including Spanish-language groups and groups for siblings.
Ages Students ages 3–21 and their familiesWait Open — contact to join a group
Harris County's public authority for intellectual and developmental disability services, coordinating support such as respite care, day habilitation, crisis intervention, feeding therapy and Positive Behavior Supports for autistic children and adults, plus liaison support for Medicaid waiver programmes like Community First Choice and Texas Home Living.
Ages All ages — from Early Childhood Intervention (birth to 3) through adult programmes
Nothing here is a recommendation — we list what exists, note what a provider says about itself, and let parents tell you the rest. Intake contacts, school districts, and funding for the whole metro are on the Houston guide.