The Texas Autism Council advises and makes recommendations to the HHSC executive commissioner to ensure that the needs of persons of all ages with autism spectrum disorder and their families are addressed and that all available resources are coordinated to meet those needs. The council was established September 1, 2016.
The Texas Autism Council performs the following functions:
- Makes recommendations to HHSC through regularly scheduled meetings and HHSC staff assigned to the council; and
- Handles tasks consistent with its purpose that are requested by the executive commissioner.
Members
Melinda Bird, M.Ed., BCBA
Big SpringDonna Dempsey
Fort WorthWesley H. Dotson, Ph.D.
LubbockDaniel Durany
Haltom CityAnn Hart
AustinJennifer Hines
Texas Workforce CommissionPamela Rollins, Ph.D.
DallasJohn Roppolo
San MarcosByron Ross, Ph.D.
HoustonStephanie Sokolosky, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LPA, LSSP
HarlingenLeisa M. Stewart, BSW, LBSW
BeaumontTonya Taylor
BreckenridgeHsuying C. Ward, Ph.D.
Rancho ViejoDana Williamson
Texas Health and Human Services CommissionIvy Zwicker
San Antonio
For More Information
Please contact us at autism.services@hhsc.state.tx.us