County resource guide
Autism Resources in Benton County, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Benton County. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Benton County (Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale) is part of northwest Arkansas's fast-growing metro, anchored by Walmart's global headquarters. Northwest Health Physicians provides some services, and families access Arkansas Children's Northwest in Springdale for evaluations. Bentonville and Rogers school districts provide special education. ADDIE (AR PTI) provides free statewide IEP advocacy.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Benton County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Springdale · multi-county
Arkansas Children's Northwest — Developmental Pediatrics
Arkansas Children's Northwest in Springdale offers developmental pediatric evaluations and autism assessments for Benton County families in the Bentonville/Rogers metro. Part of the Arkansas Children's system with access to multidisciplinary specialists.
The closest Arkansas Children's campus for NW Arkansas families — shorter drive than Little Rock.
Fayetteville · multi-county
UAMS Northwest Arkansas Family Medicine — Developmental Services
UAMS's NW Arkansas campus in Fayetteville connects Washington County families to developmental evaluations and referrals for autism assessment. Coordinates with the main Little Rock campus for complex cases.
For comprehensive developmental evaluations, families are often referred to Arkansas Children's Northwest in Springdale.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Bentonville
First Connections — Benton County Early Intervention
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Benton County children under 3. Free home-based developmental evaluations and therapy services for Bentonville, Rogers, Centerton, and surrounding communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No referral needed — call to request evaluation.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Bentonville · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Bentonville
Hopebridge's Bentonville center provides ABA therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy for children with autism in Benton County. Integrated multidisciplinary model under one roof.
Accepts Arkansas Medicaid and most major commercial insurance. Multi-therapy campus.
Fayetteville · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Fayetteville
Hopebridge's Fayetteville center offers ABA, speech, and OT therapy for children with autism in Washington County. Integrated care model with BCBA-supervised programming.
Accepts Arkansas Medicaid and commercial insurance. Multi-therapy campus in Fayetteville.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Fayetteville · multi-county
The Speak Center for Language & Learning — Fayetteville
Speech-language pathology practice in Fayetteville specializing in children with autism, language delays, and AAC needs. Serves Washington County and surrounding NW Arkansas communities.
AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) services available.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Bentonville · multi-county
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute — Telehealth (Benton County)
UAMS PRI extends mental health and behavioral services to NW Arkansas families via telehealth. Specialists in co-occurring conditions in autistic children including anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Telehealth available statewide. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Fayetteville · multi-county
Autism Arkansas — NW Arkansas Support Network
Autism Arkansas connects Washington County families in Fayetteville and Springdale to peer support, family education, and statewide resources. One of the most active autism family communities in Arkansas.
NW Arkansas has a growing autism community — both Fayetteville and Bentonville have active parent groups.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Little Rock · multi-county
Arkansas Parent Training and Information Center (AR-PTI)
Arkansas's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Arkansas families statewide. Knows Arkansas's special education rules and procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Arkansas.
Little Rock
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Benton County
Arkansas PAVE (Parent Training and Information Center) provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Benton County families in the Bentonville Rogers Decatur area school districts.
FREE. Phone and remote support available statewide.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Benton County.
School & special education
- Bentonville School District — Special Education
Bentonville is the county seat; Benton County includes Rogers and Bentonville (Walmart HQ area).
Services & benefits
- Arkansas DDS — Benton County Office
Contact Arkansas DDS for Benton County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Arkansas DDS — Benton County Office
Contact Arkansas DDS for Benton County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Arkansas DDS — Benton County Office
Contact Arkansas DDS for Benton County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Benton County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Benton County
Serving families across Benton County including Bentonville, Rogers, Bella Vista, Siloam Springs, Cave Springs, Centerton, Highfill, Pea Ridge, Gravette and Decatur and more.
See all Arkansas resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Arkansas.
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