Care that doesn’t feel like a factory line

Why we exist

Early intervention changes outcomes. That’s not a marketing line, it’s the reason autism evaluation centers exist at all. But in most of Tarrant County, “early” meant a year-long waitlist, which defeats the purpose.

So we built a clinic around one goal: get families in front of a clinician fast, then keep them supported for as long as they need us. We can typically see a child within 48 hours of that first call, and we don’t require a referral to start the process.

A name you’ll hear more than once

Stephanie Mounger, Supervising BCBA, Arlington Autism Center

Parents mention Stephanie by name in review after review, often calling her “Dr. Mounger” out of habit. She listens all the way through before she starts explaining anything. Families describe phone calls with her that ran long because she kept answering “one more question,” and evaluations where she took the time to walk through what a diagnosis would actually mean for daily life at home.

What you can expect from us

• Straight answers. If we think your child needs more evaluation, we’ll say so. If we don’t, we’ll say that too.
• Plans that fit your child. Two kids with the same diagnosis can need completely different therapy plans. We build for the child in front of us.
• Fast, not rushed. Seeing you quickly doesn’t mean shortening the evaluation. It means we don’t make you wait to book it.
• Support for the whole family. Parent coaching and sibling questions are part of the conversation, not an afterthought.
• Local and reachable. We’re on the US-287 frontage road in Arlington, not a call center three states away.
• Honest about limits. Some kids need more support than an outpatient clinic can offer. When that’s true, we’ll tell you and help you find it.

Have questions before you book?

Call us directly at (817) 538-3649, or read through the FAQ for answers to what families ask most.