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Early Intervention Providers in Houston
📍 1533 W Greens Rd #104
📍 1533 W Greens Rd #104
📍 1475 W. Loop South, Suite 900
📍 Address listed on site for Houston office
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD - Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
The Harris Center — Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
📍 9401 Southwest Freeway
📍 Southwest Houston (office at South Cessner and I-59)
What to Look For in Early Intervention
Early intervention provides therapy and support services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Services are often provided in the home and are typically free through state programs.
- ✓Comprehensive evaluation services
- ✓Family-centered approach
- ✓Variety of therapy options (speech, OT, developmental)
- ✓Smooth transition planning to preschool
- ✓Parent coaching and education
Insurance: Early intervention is a federal entitlement (Part C of IDEA) and is free or low-cost to families. Contact your state's early intervention program directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a waitlist for early intervention?▾
What happens when my child turns 3?▾
Do I need a diagnosis to get early intervention?▾
Your Regional Office
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
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📍 9401 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074, 9401 Southwest Freeway Houston 77074
🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Administrative Offices). Crisis services are available 24/7.
Eligibility varies by program. Generally, individuals must reside in Harris County and have a documented intellectual or developmental disability or be an eligible child under the age of 3 with developmental delays.
Texas Resources
Key Laws
SB 1484
Requires health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism under age 10.
HB 1481
Expands autism insurance coverage and removes age limits for certain plans.
Funding Sources
LIDDA (Local IDD Authority)
Texas's system of 39 local authorities providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Medicaid Waiver Programs
HOME, CLASS, DBMD, and HCS waivers provide community-based services.
Private Insurance
Coverage varies by plan. Many plans now cover ABA therapy.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education through age 22.