County resource guide
Autism Resources in Dallas County, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Dallas County. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers6 providers in Dallas County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Fordyce
Dallas County Medical Center — Pediatric Referrals
Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce provides basic pediatric services for this rural south Arkansas county. Developmental screenings and referrals; comprehensive autism evaluations require travel to Little Rock (~80 miles north) or Pine Bluff (~45 miles northeast).
Pine Bluff · multi-county
Jefferson Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Services
Pediatric services at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, the primary hospital for Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. Developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluation.
Comprehensive autism evaluations typically referred to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock (~45 miles away).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Fordyce
First Connections — Dallas County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Dallas County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and home-visit services for Fordyce-area families.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fordyce
LEARN Behavioral — Telehealth ABA (Dallas County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Dallas County families. BCBA-supervised remote programming is the primary ABA access point for this rural south Arkansas county. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Fordyce
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (Dallas County)
Autism Arkansas provides statewide peer support for Dallas County families. Virtual connections and phone support are the primary community link for families in this isolated rural county.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Fordyce
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Dallas County
Arkansas PAVE provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Dallas County families navigating Fordyce and local school districts.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Dallas 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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