For Families

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Whether you need answers for a child, support for yourself, or help caring for an adult in your family, we'll tell you plainly what we can do and what it will involve.

A family at Dr. Michelle Garcia & Associates

Start where you are

Find the situation that sounds closest to yours, and we'll take it from there.

IEE / Educational

My child is struggling at school

An Independent Educational Evaluation identifies Autism, IDD, or learning differences and gives you recommendations the school can act on.

Diagnostic

We need a diagnosis

Comprehensive evaluations that meet the documentation requirements for HCS, ICF/ID, school services, and disability benefits. An evaluation can also help the person understand themselves, and help parents parent differently.

Guardianship

An adult in our family needs a guardian

Capacity and guardianship evaluations, carried out with respect for the person being assessed.

Counseling

Someone we love is having a hard time

Counseling for individuals with an Autism or ID diagnosis, plus family and parenting support. We also offer individual ASOTP treatment and counseling for people with Autism/IDD in the criminal justice system.

In-home support

Behavior at home has become unmanageable

Behavior plans and parent coaching at home, built around your actual routines.

Immigration

A family member needs an immigration evaluation

Psychological evaluations for immigration cases, including hardship cases where a loved one has a disability. Available in Spanish, and in Amharic and Tigrinya through a translator.

Skills & QOL

We want help with social skills

Social skills groups through our partner, PEERS of The Woodlands, plus the QOL Curriculum, a healthy-relationships and safety program for individuals with disabilities: from prevention to diversion.

Legal System Support

When the legal system touches your family

Support for individuals and families going through the criminal justice system.

Individual Counseling

A safe, supportive space for people with Autism or IDD in the legal system to address challenges, build coping skills, and work toward personal goals.

Probation Coaching

Explains probation guidelines in plain terms and helps build a daily schedule, so the client doesn’t slip into non-compliance. We also coach family members who are supporting someone on probation.

Family / Caregiver Counseling

A space for caregivers dealing with the legal system alongside a loved one, with a focus on compassion fatigue.

Case Management

Finding community resources to get life back on track, taking legal barriers into account.

Match Program

Your family fills out a questionnaire and is paired with a similar family, so you’re not facing this alone.

Peer Group

Facilitated discussions where individuals and caregivers going through the legal system share experiences and learn from each other. It is separate from the QOL group.

What to Expect

Four steps, no surprises

01

Reach out

Call or send the form. We get back to you within 48 business hours. There is no wrong way to start.

02

Free intake call

We talk through history, concerns, and goals, and we share the cost before anything is scheduled. If we’re not the best fit, we never just say no. We help you get to the people who can help.

03

A tailored evaluation

We don’t give everyone a full standard battery and charge a lot for it. We also don’t run a partial test that sends you somewhere else months later. Testing is tailored to your questions, and costs stay affordable.

04

Whole-person results

A comprehensive whole-person assessment, followed by specific resources: websites, phone numbers, professionals, and organizations to get you where you need to be.

Watch

Supporting special needs loved ones

Dr. Garcia talks about how families can support a loved one with special needs.

Common questions

How soon can we be seen?

There’s no separate intake process. We call you back within 48 business hours of your form submission, and most people are seen within 4–6 weeks at most, usually sooner.

When will we get the report?

We let you know when to expect the report.

What does it cost?

Fees are individualized and discussed on your free call. We’re out of network, but we provide superbills and accept HSA. Scholarships, payment plans, and some free services are available.

Where do appointments happen?

Testing and counseling happen in our office. Behavior and parenting support happen at home.

Do you see young children?

Yes. We evaluate and treat across the lifespan, from early childhood through older adulthood.

Do you offer services in Spanish?

Yes. Services are available in Spanish. See our Español page to request services in Spanish.

What should we bring?

Any prior evaluations, school records, IEPs, or medical documentation you have. If you don’t have them, we’ll work with what you’ve got.

We'll tell you honestly.

We tell you straight whether we can help. If we can't, we tell you exactly who to call.