Below are trusted resources and local options to support your child’s growth and your parenting journey.
Developmental Milestones
- CDC Developmental Milestones – Track your child’s milestones from 2 months to 5 years with easy checklists.
- CLI Engage Family Resources – Activities, learning games, and tips for families to support development at home.
- Zero to Three – Ages & Stages – Research-based guidance on infant/toddler development across all domains.
- Child Mind Institute – Developmental Milestones – Information on cognitive, social-emotional, and language milestones.
Speech, Occupational, ABA, and Early Intervention Resources (Austin)
- Language & Movement – Pediatric speech and occupational therapy.
- River Kids Pediatric Home Health – Therapy services for children across developmental domains.
- Topaz ABA – Applied Behavior Analysis services specializing in early childhood.
- Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) – Texas Health & Human Services – Statewide program providing support for children birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
Child Find (Special Education Referral Services for Children Ages 3 and Up)
School districts are required to identify, locate, and evaluate children age 3 and older who may need special education services.
- Austin ISD Child Find
- Round Rock ISD Child Find
- Leander ISD Child Find
- Pflugerville ISD Child Find
- Eanes ISD Child Find
- Del Valle ISD Child Find
(If families live outside these districts, they can contact their home ISD for information on Child Find services.)
Neuropsychological Evaluations, Play Therapy & Child Psychologists (Austin)
- Austin Child Guidance Center – Counseling, play therapy, and psychological assessments for children.
- Neurobehavioral Institute of Austin - Neuropsychological evaluations.
- Psychology Today Directory – Austin Play Therapists – Find local providers.
Activities to Do with Kids in Austin
- Thinkery – Austin’s children’s museum focused on STEAM learning.
- Zilker Park – Trails, playgrounds, and Barton Springs Pool.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – Nature trails, gardens, and children’s activities.
- Austin Zoo – Rescue-focused zoo with more than 300 animals.
- Barton Creek Greenbelt – Family hiking, biking, and swimming spots.
- Peter Pan Mini Golf – Iconic Austin mini-golf course.
- Austin Children’s Museum
- Austin Nature Center
Developmental Information by Domain
- Cognitive Development – Zero to Three: Early Learning
- Language & Communication – CDC: Language Milestones
- Social & Emotional – Child Mind Institute: Social & Emotional Learning
- Physical / Motor Skills – Zero to Three: Movement & Play
- Texas Early Learning Guidelines – Texas ELG (Infants–Pre-K)
- Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines – Texas Pre-K Guidelines PDF
Behavior Guidance
- Biting – NAEYC: When Children Bite
- Potty Training – NAEYC: Toilet Learning
- Separation Anxiety – NAEYC: Saying Goodbye to Your Child at School
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- Child and Adult Care Food Program - (CACFP)
- Child Care Licensing - Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
- Immunization Information - Immunization information from the Texas Department of State Health Services
- ATX Food Hub