County resource guide
Autism Resources in Ouachita, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ouachita. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Camden
Ouachita County Medical Center — Pediatric Referrals
Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden is the primary hospital for Ouachita County in south-central Arkansas. Developmental screenings and referrals. Comprehensive autism evaluations typically require travel to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock (~90 miles north).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Camden
First Connections — Ouachita County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Ouachita County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and services delivered in the home in the Camden area.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Camden
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Ouachita County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Ouachita County families. BCBA-supervised remote programming. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid. Camden is within reach of El Dorado and Magnolia in-person options via US-79.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Camden
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (Ouachita County)
Autism Arkansas connects Ouachita County families to statewide peer support networks and resource guides for south-central Arkansas.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Camden
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Ouachita County
Arkansas PAVE provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Ouachita County families navigating Camden and other local school districts.
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