Autism & behavioral support: El Paso schools, approved providers and TEFA

Schools reporting special-education services and El Paso providers on the approved list for autism support or behavioral therapy, including ACES, Dino Therapy, The Talk Shop and Desert Star Therapy. El Paso Bridges Academy, which serves students with learning differences, is the one local K-12 school built around special needs, so most families combine a participating school with approved outside therapy. 2 schools and 4 approved providers in the El Paso area match.

Where this comes from. TEFA participation comes from the Texas Comptroller's participating-school finder, checked October 12, 2026. Enrollment and religious affiliation come from the NCES Private School Survey (U.S. Department of Education). Neither source reports tuition, so get current tuition and fees from the school.

What the account can pay for

Behavioral and autism therapy from approved El Paso providers
Speech and occupational therapy alongside it
Specialized tuition: an El Paso ISD resident's mainstream IEP brings the account to $16,714
Assistive technology within the 10% technology cap

Therapy can be paid from the account only when Medicaid, another public program or private insurance isn't already covering it, and tutors have to meet the Comptroller's credential standards. Full list of approved expenses →

Schools (2)

School	Type	Community	Grades	TEFA	Students*
El Paso Bridges Academy 5700 Cromo Dr, El Paso 79912	Independent & Secular Schools	West Side	1-9	✓ TEFA	35
Keystone Christian Schools 1345 New Harvest Dr, El Paso 79922	Christian Schools	Upper Valley, Canutillo & Anthony	PK-12	✓ TEFA	—

* K-12 enrollment reported to the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24 or 2021-22). "Not listed" means the school wasn't in the state TEFA finder when we checked on October 12, 2026.

Approved providers (4)

Approved provider	City	Category	Specialties	Phone
Aces Compassionate ABA Therapy for Autistic Children. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families impacted with autism…	El Paso	Therapy	Autism Support, Behavioral	(703) 814-6044
Desert Star Therapy Desert Star Therapy provides individualized speech and language therapy for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, with small-group sessions…	El Paso	Therapy	ADHD/Executive Function, Autism Support, Dyslexia/Dysgraphia, Occupational, Physical, Speech	+19154007703
Dino Therapy We provide Appplied Behavior Analysis to children, adolescence, and young adults with autism in their home and community.	El Paso	Therapy	Autism Support, Behavioral	(915) 545-3919
The Talk Shop Mental and Behavioral Counseling Center. We work with individuals and couples ages 5-75 with all non acute disorders. We also offer other holistic…	El Paso	Therapy	Behavioral	(915) 444-8003

Source: Texas TEFA finder, providers with an address in the El Paso area, checked October 12, 2026. Approval means a provider can be paid from a TEFA account. It isn't an endorsement. Confirm credentials, availability and insurance billing with the provider.

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