Kochel Lab for Clinical Autism Research at BCM

07/29/2026

Check out these tips to help prepare for the transition back to school.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/SPARKBack-to-School

07/27/2026

Preparing for summer travel? Or navigating water safety in your community? Our Libby Library has books on safety to support your autistic loved ones and prevent emergency events.

Access these e-books and audiobooks for free in OAR's Libby library! https://f.mtr.cool/kjbqakpdtx

07/24/2026

Join the Mayor's Back to School & Health Fair on Saturday, August 1st, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. See the flyer below for additional information.

07/22/2026

Register your child in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and get a free book every month until their 5th birthday.

Learn more at ImaginationLibrary.com

Harris County Public Library has exciting news for families with young children.

You can now sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at any HCPL branch!

Children from birth to age five can receive a free, high-quality book in the mail every month. It's easy to join, and the program is completely free for all families.

Registration is in-person only so head to an HCPL branch near you to sign up today!

This program is locally sponsored by Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Greater Houston.

07/20/2026

Houston area parents - did you know we have a Greater Houston Area Connections Parent & Caregiver Group?

You can join parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism to get encouraged, share tips and ask questions because everyone has knowledge and can support each other!

This group meets online the third Tuesday of each month from 11:30am to 12:30pm and the next meeting is July 21st!

Please RSVP USING THIS FORM by noon the day before the meeting so we can email you the meeting link to join: https://tinyurl.com/Houston-Group

07/17/2026

The Autism Institute at Drexel University is recruiting children with autism (ages 16-48 months) for a research study that provides access to a fully online program for caregivers at NO COST .
Participants will:
- Work with an autism expert
- learn how to help your child build social, language, and other important skills
- earn $150 for completing the study activities

If you are interested in learning more, seeing if your child qualifies, or you have any questions call 215-571-4516, email [email protected], or scan the QR code in the flyer.

07/15/2026

Are you interested in learning more about health and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities? Check out the flyer below for an online training.

07/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Lunch and Learn event at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Saturday!

We have another exciting event at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church coming up soon, so be sure to follow us and stay tuned for more details.

07/13/2026

The Abilities Expo is back in Houston! Don't miss this amazing event. Get your free passes at abilities.com

📅 Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
🕘 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
📍 Location: NRG Center, Hall E, Houston, TX
🔗 www.abilities.com/houston