County resource guide
Autism Resources in Johnson, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Johnson. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Clarksville
Johnson Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville is the primary hospital for Johnson County. Developmental screenings and referrals. University of the Ozarks in Clarksville adds academic health resources. Russellville (~30 miles east) is the nearest specialist hub.
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).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Clarksville
First Connections — Johnson County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Johnson County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and services delivered in home and community settings near Clarksville.
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.
Clarksville
Behavior Care Specialists — Johnson County
ABA therapy for Johnson County families via Russellville-area providers and telehealth. BCBA-supervised. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Russellville · multi-county
Therapeutic Pathways — Russellville
ABA therapy center in Russellville for children and teens on the autism spectrum. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic and structured teaching models. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Arkansas Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
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.
Clarksville
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (Johnson County)
Autism Arkansas connects Johnson County families to statewide peer support. The River Valley corridor between Fort Smith and Conway is well-served by Autism Arkansas networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Clarksville
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Johnson County
Arkansas PAVE provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Johnson County families navigating the Clarksville School District.
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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