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Autism Schools & Special Education in Austin, Texas

Between Austin ISD, fast-growing suburban districts, and a handful of genuine private options, Austin families have real educational choices — but Texas special education has a rough history, and the parents who get good outcomes here are almost always the ones who learned to advocate early.

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William's School

Private school · autism-specific

Nonprofit school for autistic and developmentally disabled students ages 2–22, with therapy built into the school day.

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Capitol School of Austin

Private school · language & learning differences

Specializes in children with speech, language, and learning differences; preschool through 5th grade with on-site therapy.

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Austin ISD Special Education

Public school district

The metro's largest special education department; start here for evaluations and ARD requests in AISD.

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Partners Resource Network

Nonprofit · parent training center

Texas's federally funded parent center — free help preparing for ARD meetings and understanding your rights.

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