County resource guide
Autism Resources in Howard, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Howard. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Nashville
Howard Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Developmental Services
Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville serves this southwest Arkansas county. Developmental screenings and referrals; comprehensive autism evaluations typically require travel to Texarkana (~60 miles west) or Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Nashville
First Connections — Howard County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Howard County children under 3. Free in-home developmental evaluations and services for Nashville and surrounding communities.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Nashville
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Howard County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Howard County families. BCBA-supervised remote programming accepts Arkansas Medicaid. Texarkana-area ABA providers are also accessible for Howard County families.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Nashville
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (Howard County)
Autism Arkansas connects Howard County families to statewide peer support and resources. The Texarkana-area autism community is also accessible for southwest Arkansas families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Nashville
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Howard County
Arkansas PAVE provides free IEP advocacy for Howard County families navigating Nashville and Howard County school districts. Statewide service available by phone and video.
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