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Autism Resources in Crawford County, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Crawford County. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers14 providers in Crawford County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Van Buren
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith — Crawford County Diagnostic Access
Crawford County families in Van Buren have direct access to the Fort Smith metro (Sebastian County, across the Arkansas River). Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and Arkansas Children's Hospital Fort Smith satellite offer comprehensive pediatric and developmental services within 10–15 miles.
Fort Smith · multi-county
UAMS Health Fort Smith — Developmental Referrals
UAMS Health's Fort Smith clinic serves as a diagnostic referral hub for Sebastian County families. Developmental concerns are evaluated locally and complex autism assessments are coordinated with UAMS Little Rock or Arkansas Children's Hospital.
For comprehensive autism evaluations, families may need to travel to Little Rock (~2.5 hrs) or Arkansas Children's Northwest (~1 hr).
Van Buren
Wholistic Health
Licensed counseling and psychological testing practice at 302 West Pointer Trail, Van Buren. Performs psychological testing for autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and behavior issues. Also offers EMDR, play therapy for children, DBT/CBT for adults, and services related to spectrum disorders. Free phone consultations available.
Source: https://wholistichealth.online/contact
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Van Buren
First Connections — Crawford County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Crawford County children under 3. Free evaluations and services including speech, OT, and developmental therapy. Fort Smith metro resources are also accessible.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fort Smith · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Fort Smith
Hopebridge's Fort Smith center provides ABA therapy and related developmental services for children with autism in Sebastian County. BCBA-supervised programming with insurance coordination.
Accepts Arkansas Medicaid and most commercial insurance.
Van Buren
In-Sync Pediatric Therapy Center
Multi-discipline pediatric therapy center with a Van Buren clinic offering ABA, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, sensory integration, and feeding therapy for children birth to age 21, including those with autism. Only provider in the area combining ABA with OT, PT, and ST under one roof.
Source: https://insynctherapy.com/applied-behavior-analysis-aba/
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
Van Buren
Therapeutic Pathways — Fort Smith Metro (Crawford County)
Crawford County families access ABA therapy through Fort Smith metro providers. Center-based ABA in Fort Smith is within 10–15 miles of Van Buren. BCBA-supervised. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Van Buren
Hope Therapy Center
Pediatric speech-language pathology and occupational therapy practice at 4733 Kibler Road, Van Buren. Serves children with special needs and learning delays, including those with sensory disorders, fine motor challenges, and communication delays. Also offers physical therapy and reading/dyslexia support.
Source: https://hopetherapycenter.org/
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Van Buren
Arkansas Pediatric Therapy
Pediatric therapy clinic at 115 Pointer Trail West, Van Buren. Provides occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and ABA therapy for children birth to age 21. Therapists are trained in autism and sensory disorders. Also has a Fort Smith location.
Source: https://www.arkansaspediatrictherapy.com
Van Buren
Ray of Sunshine Pediatric Therapy
Mobile and clinic-based pediatric OT, PT, and speech therapy serving Van Buren and Crawford County. Specializes in autism treatment for ages 0-21, sensory regulation, developmental delays, and behavioral/emotional regulation. Provides services in homes, schools, daycares, and community settings. Primary clinic is in Fort Smith/Hackett.
Source: https://www.rayofsunshinetherapy.com/ray-of-sunshine-areas-we-serve
Fort Smith · multi-county
Sparks Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Therapy Services
Sparks Regional (now Baptist Health Fort Smith) offers pediatric OT and sensory integration services for children in Sebastian County with autism and developmental delays.
Hospital-based OT. Check with the therapy department for autism-specific sensory services.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Van Buren
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (Crawford County)
Autism Arkansas connects Crawford County families to statewide peer support networks. Van Buren families are part of the broader Fort Smith metro autism family community.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Van Buren
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Crawford County
Arkansas PAVE provides free IEP advocacy for Crawford County families. Van Buren School District is one of Arkansas's larger districts in the Fort Smith metro area.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Crawford 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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Arkansas.
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