San Angelo Autism Center Announces Urgent Expansion to Open New Clinic by Fall 2026
The San Angelo Autism Center revealed plans today to expand its services with a new facility set to open in August 2026, aiming to tackle its growing waitlist and provide timely support for young children with autism. This urgent development comes as the center nears its seventh year, facing a two-year waitlist for therapy services.
Hanna Cain, board-certified behavior analyst and owner of the center, confirmed the new clinic will be housed in the former Angelo State Police Department headquarters, located at the intersection of West Avenue N and South Jackson Street in San Angelo, Texas. The site will specifically serve early learners ages 0-6, focusing on critical early intervention to better prepare children for school transitions.
Major Step Forward in Autism Support in the Concho Valley
“This growth marks a major step forward in our mission to serve our community with excellence,” Cain stated, explaining the decision to convert the former police building into a specialized clinic. The new facility will emphasize foundational skills such as communication, social interaction, play, daily living, and potty training, while reducing challenging behavioral symptoms through individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
Cain emphasized the expansion is a direct response to increasing demand: “We’re going on our seventh year in October, and we’ve just grown, we’ve expanded… we have a nice little wait list of about two years now, and so we just felt the need.” The center’s commitment to reducing wait times addresses a critical barrier faced by families seeking immediate support for children on the autism spectrum.
Community Impact and Next Steps
The San Angelo Autism Center has long been a vital resource for families impacted by autism in the Concho Valley region. With this new clinic, it aims to enhance early childhood intervention, a pivotal period that significantly improves long-term outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Families interested in accessing services can begin the intake process by visiting the center’s website or calling (325) 777-2727. The upcoming clinic promises not only expanded capacity but also a more focused environment tailored for the youngest learners navigating the challenges of ASD.
While the San Angelo expansion is currently focused locally, the growing waitlists and demand for autism services reflect a nationwide trend. Many communities across the United States are struggling to keep pace with the increasing prevalence of autism diagnoses, making early intervention and access to quality therapies a critical public health priority.
“We’re hoping to be able to provide the support and resources they will need to transition out of an ABA program and into a school setting,” Cain explained.
This expansion highlights the urgent need for scalable autism services as diagnosis rates continue to rise, underscoring the importance of community-based solutions. Colorado residents and families nationwide watching these developments can see reflections of similar challenges and solutions evolving in their own regions.
Stay tuned as The Colorado Daily continues to monitor autism care developments across the country and deliver fast, actionable updates on services that affect families in Colorado and beyond.
