County resource guide
Garland County, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Garland County. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Hot Springs · multi-county
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs — Pediatric Development
Pediatric developmental services at CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs campus. Referrals for autism evaluations and developmental screenings for Garland County and the Hot Springs region.
Families needing comprehensive autism evaluation may be referred to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hot Springs · multi-county
First Connections — Garland County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Garland County. Free evaluations and services (speech, OT, developmental therapy) for children under age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Call within days of concern — do not wait for a diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Hot Springs · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Hot Springs
ABA therapy services in the Hot Springs area. BCBA-supervised programming for children and teens with autism. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid and major commercial insurance plans.
Arkansas Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children. Verify coverage before enrolling.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Hot Springs · multi-county
Hot Springs Speech-Language Pathology Associates
Speech-language therapy clinic serving Garland County children and adults. Services include language development, AAC consultation, pragmatic language, and feeding therapy.
Telehealth options available for rural Garland County families.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Hot Springs · multi-county
Autism Society of Arkansas — Hot Springs Chapter
Local chapter of the Autism Society of Arkansas. Peer support groups, family events, and resource navigation for families in Garland County and the surrounding Ouachita region.
Free to attend. Contact the statewide office to find current local meeting schedule.
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