Autism Speaks is dedicated to:

• Science and Research - leading us to answers and interventions
• Family Services - providing families with information, tools and resources
• Awareness - increasing public knowledge and understanding of autism 
• Advocacy - accelerating national and state autism legislation

In Texas, we have funded over $2,912,000 in these areas.

Texans all over the state, particularly in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin, and West Texas are all working tirelessly in their local communities to better the lives of their loved ones affected by autism. We invite you to find out more and participate in statewide advocacy efforts, local community resources, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

NEWS:

Make a difference by contributing to research aimed at understanding the mysteries of autism!
Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston are recruiting for several studies that focus on different facets of autism spectrum disorders. Please visit the Baylor Clinical Autism Research Studies to learn about current studies and how you and your family can participate!

Congratulations Houston for raising nearly $325,000! 
Despite Hurricane Ike rolling into the Texas Gulf Coast in the weeks before the 5th Houston Annual Walk Now for Autism, our dedicated walkers, team captains, and volunteers soldiered on. Congratulations, Houston, on raising nearly $325,000 and celebrating Walk Day with a crowd of 3,500 supporters! Thank you to the Committee, the Resource Fair vendors, and our generous sponsors for making the day such a success!  Please email the Houston Office if you would like to be a part of the planning committee for the 2009 Walk Now for Autism!