04/13/2026
Stronger Together, One Connection at a Time 💙
Meet Joe Niccum, a local autism dad in the HEB and Mid-Cities area and founder of tism — a free app built by parents, for parents of autistic children.
tism is designed to help autism families connect with other families nearby. Parents can join groups based on their school or local area and build meaningful connections with others who understand their journey. No referrals, no clinical involvement. Just parents supporting parents.
Why families are loving tism:
• Completely free for families
• No ads and no data sold
• Built by parents, not a corporation
• No child data or diagnostic information collected
• 18+ only for parent safety
• Built-in block and report features for every interaction
• Not a replacement for clinical services, simply a space for families to connect
We know how powerful community can be. Sometimes the most meaningful support comes from another parent who truly understands.
If you're a parent in the HEB or surrounding Mid-Cities area, this is a great opportunity to connect with other autism families in your community.
Learn more and access resources here: tism.us/resources
If you're interested in flyers or learning more, Joe is local and happy to connect.
Because no family should have to navigate this journey alone 💙