Grant Funds Expended
The total amount of funds expended by the six provider agencies through February 29, 2012, was $1,127,754. Chart 1 illustrates the percentage of grant funds expended by each provider. Amount of total grant based on two-year funding cycle, fiscal years 2012 and 2013.
Chart 1: Autism Grant Funds Expended
| Austin Treatment Center | CARD | Child Study Center | Easter Seals North Texas | MHMRA of Harris County | Texana Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds Expended | $124,030 | $185,024 | $202,769 | $180,212 | $236,624 | $199,095 |
| Total Grant Funds FY12-13 | $630,000 | $970,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,295,000 |
Number of Children Served
During the first half of fiscal year 2012, 147 children were served by the six provider agencies under the DARS Autism Program. Of these, 75 children entered services since the beginning of the fiscal year while 72 children began receiving services prior to September 1, 2011 but continued receiving services into this fiscal year.
Chart 2: Number of Children Served
| Austin Treatment Center | CARD | Child Study Center | Easter Seals North Texas | MHMRA of Harris County | Texana Center | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began Services Prior to 9/1/11 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 72 |
| Entered Services 9/1/11-2/29/12 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 75 |
| Total Served | 15 | 30 | 19 | 25 | 34 | 24 | 147 |
Interest List
At the end of the first half of fiscal year 2012, 631 children remained on the interest lists for the six provider agencies.
Chart 3: Number of Children on Interest Lists by Provider Agency
| Austin Treatment Center | 184 |
|---|---|
| CARD | 26 |
| Child Study Center | 189 |
| Easter Seals North Texas | 37 |
| MHMRA of Harris County | 177 |
| Texana Center | 18 |
Demographic Characteristics of the 147 Children Served
Chart 4: Gender of Total Population Served
| Male | 80% |
|---|---|
| Female | 20% |
Chart 5: Age at Entry of Total Population Served
| Three Years | Four Years | Five Years | Six Years | Seven Years | Eight Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 25% | 50% | 32% | 23% | 11% | 6% |
Chart 6: Race/Ethnicity of Total Population Served
| White / Caucasian | 38% |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8% |
| Black/ African American | 18% |
| Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Hispanic/ Latino | 35% |
Chart 7: Primary Language of Total Population Served
| English | Spanish | Asian / Pacific Islander |
|---|---|---|
| 85% | 13% | 2% |
Chart 8: Gross Family Income of Total Population Served
| $0 - $21,000 | 29% |
|---|---|
| $21001 - $41,000 | 34% |
| $41,001 - $51,000 | 11% |
| $51.001 - $61,000 | 6% |
| $61,001 - $71,000 | 6% |
| $71,001 - $81,000 | 3% |
| $81,001 - $91,000 | 1% |
| $91,001 - $101,000 | 3% |
| $101,001 - $111,000 | 1% |
| $111,001 - $121,000 | 1% |
| $121,001 - $131,000 | 1% |
| $131,001 - $141,000 | 1% |
| $141,001 - $151,000 | 1% |
| $151,001 - $161,000 | 0% |
| $161,001 - $171,000 | 0% |
| Over $171,000 | 1% |
Chart 9: Diagnostic Groups of Total Population Served
| Autistic Disorder | Pervasive Disability Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD NOS) | Asperger's Disorder | Child Disintegrative Disorder |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81% | 16% | 2% | 1% |