County resource guide
Autism Resources in Dallas, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Dallas. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic 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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