San Angelo Autism Center Unveils New Facility Opening in 2026 to Meet Growing Demand
The San Angelo Autism Center has revealed urgent plans to open a new facility aimed at dramatically reducing wait times and expanding services for children with autism. The announcement, made on Monday, April 27, signals a significant step forward as the center addresses a wait list nearing two years and sharp community demand.
Owner and board-certified behavior analyst Hanna Cain confirmed the center will convert the former Angelo State Police Department headquarters, located at the intersection of West Avenue N and South Jackson Street, into a specialized clinic for early learners aged 0-6 years. The new location will focus on equipping children with vital skills to transition from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs into traditional school environments.
Urgent Expansion to Serve More Families as Wait List Grows
“As we approach our seventh anniversary this October, the center’s growth has outpaced current capacity,” Cain said. “We’ve developed a wait list of approximately two years, and opening this new site is critical to providing timely support.”
The center’s new clinic is scheduled to open for operations in August 2026, with renovations underway to tailor the space to early childhood needs. Families currently waiting for services can anticipate reduced delays and more personalized care designed to improve communication, social interaction, play skills, daily living tasks, and behavior management.
Founded to support families affected by autism in the Concho Valley, the center employs individualized Applied Behavior Analysis therapies. Cain emphasized the focus on fundamental progress including potty training, communication, play skills, and social interaction.
“We’re hoping to provide the resources children need to transition out of ABA programs and into school settings,” Cain said.
This expansion will not only ease the strain on the center’s existing facility but also offer Ohio and US readers a notable example of how communities nationwide can respond proactively to rising autism diagnoses and service demands.
How to Access Services and Next Steps
Families interested in enrolling or learning more about the San Angelo Autism Center’s programs should visit the center’s website or call (325) 777-2727 to begin the referral process. With the new facility launching next fall, the center is urgently prioritizing communications with families currently on the wait list.
Ohio residents and US readers tracking similar autism support expansion efforts can regard this as a promising development illustrating community-level responses to nationwide service shortages. The San Angelo Autism Center’s approach can serve as a model for other states looking to improve early intervention access and reduce wait times.
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