County resource guide
Autism Resources in Franklin County, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Franklin County. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Franklin County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Ozark
Mercy Hospital Ozark — Developmental Referrals
Mercy Hospital Ozark serves Franklin County families in the Arkansas River Valley. Developmental screenings and referrals. Fort Smith (~35 miles west) and Russellville (~35 miles east) both offer additional pediatric specialist access for Franklin County.
Russellville · multi-county
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Services
Pediatric developmental services at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Developmental screenings, referrals, and connection to specialists for Pope County families.
Complex autism evaluations are typically referred to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock (~90 miles away).
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).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Ozark
First Connections — Franklin County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Franklin County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and services delivered in home and community settings in the Ozark area.
Russellville · multi-county
First Connections — Pope County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Pope County and the Arkansas River Valley. Free evaluations and services for children under 3 with developmental delays.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Services delivered in home and community settings across Pope County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Ozark
Hopebridge — River Valley ABA (Franklin County)
ABA therapy for Franklin County families via Fort Smith and Russellville metro providers. BCBA-supervised. Telehealth and in-home options address the rural geography. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Russellville · multi-county
Arkansas Tech University — Communication Disorders Clinic
University training clinic at Arkansas Tech University offering affordable speech-language services for children and adults. Specializes in language delays, AAC, pragmatic language, and autism-related communication.
Reduced-cost services through a university training program.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Ozark
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (Franklin County)
Autism Arkansas connects Franklin County families to statewide peer support networks in the Arkansas River Valley corridor between Fort Smith and Russellville.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Ozark
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Franklin County
Arkansas PAVE provides free IEP advocacy for Franklin County families. The Ozark School District and other county districts benefit from this statewide advocacy resource.
Russellville · multi-county
Arkansas SPED Resource Center — Pope County Families
Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Pope County families. Arkansas's federally funded PTI center provides one-on-one help navigating the IEP process and dispute resolution.
FREE. Statewide service available by phone and video.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Franklin 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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