Clinic for Autism Research, Evaluation, and Support

The Clinic for Autism Research, Evaluation, and Support (CARES) is a clinical service housed within the Special Education and School Psychology graduate programs at Texas State University. Located in San Marcos, TX, CARES provides high-quality, evidence-based services for individuals with autism and their families. Their clinical work is grounded in best practices in special education and school psychology, focusing on promoting independence, inclusion, and meaningful participation across home, school, and community settings. CARES offers various services, including diagnostic assessment and evaluation, clinic and home-based educational programs founded in applied behavior analysis (ABA), social skills groups, job-coaching, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention planning, consultations, and leisure skills training through their summer camp. The clinic's goal is to inform the field and enhance the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families through quality services, personnel training, and research.