County resource guide
Autism Resources in Clark County, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Clark County. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers9 providers in Clark County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Arkadelphia
Auremelle Counseling and Wellness
Licensed counseling and wellness practice in Arkadelphia offering psychological testing and assessments for autism, ADHD, behavioral issues, DDS waivers, and IQ. Also provides individual, couples, and family counseling. Accepts Medicaid and major insurers.
Source: https://www.auremelle.com/
Arkadelphia
Baptist Health Medical Center — Arkadelphia Developmental Referrals
Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia is the primary hospital for Clark County families. Developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluation. Comprehensive evaluations typically require travel to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock (~65 miles northeast). Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University bring university healthcare resources to the area.
Clark County is in south-central AR. ACH Little Rock (~65 miles) is the primary comprehensive evaluation destination.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Arkadelphia
First Connections — Clark County
Arkansas's statewide IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Clark County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and services — speech, OT, developmental — delivered in home and community settings in the Arkadelphia area.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required. Home visits are available across rural Clark County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Arkadelphia
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Clark County)
Centria Autism provides BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for Clark County families via telehealth and in-home delivery. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid and commercial insurance. The nearest ABA centers are in the Little Rock metro.
Arkansas Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Telehealth or travel to Little Rock ABA centers are the primary options for Clark County families.
Arkadelphia · multi-county
Magnet ABA – Arkadelphia
In-home and community-based ABA therapy serving Arkadelphia. BCBAs and behavior technicians provide therapy at home, in school, and in community settings. Accepts Medicaid, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.
Source: https://www.magnetaba.com/locations/arkadelphia
Arkadelphia · multi-county
Pediatrics Plus – Arkadelphia
Full-service pediatric therapy center offering ABA, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, SOS feeding therapy, and an integrated year-round developmental preschool. Serves children with autism and other developmental needs from birth to age 21.
Source: https://www.pediatricsplus.com/locations/arkadelphia
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Arkadelphia
Kidsource Therapy – Arkadelphia
Outpatient pediatric speech-language, occupational, developmental, and physical therapy for children ages birth to 21 with developmental delays and special needs including autism. Offers clinic-based and community/home services.
Source: https://kidsourcetherapy.com/locations/arkadelphia/
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Arkadelphia
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (Clark County)
Autism Arkansas is a statewide nonprofit providing family support, resource navigation, and community connections for autism families in Clark County. The Arkadelphia area's university community can be a resource for peer connections.
Contact Autism Arkansas for the nearest support group and virtual family resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Arkadelphia
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Clark County
Arkansas PAVE is the state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and one-on-one support for Clark County families navigating Arkadelphia and Gurdon school districts.
FREE. Statewide service by phone and video. Call before any IEP meeting.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Clark 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.
See all Arkansas resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Arkansas.
Arkansas state guide →Nearby counties in Arkansas
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