County resource guide
Autism Resources in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Pulaski County. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Pulaski County (Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle) is home to Arkansas Children's Hospital — the state's only dedicated children's hospital and the dominant evaluation resource for families statewide. The Arkansas Parent Training and Information Center (ADDIE) provides free IEP advocacy. Arkansas requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy, and Arkansas First Connections EI and ARChoices waiver serve eligible residents.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Pulaski County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Cabot · multi-county
Arkansas Children's Hospital — Cabot Clinic
Arkansas Children's Hospital satellite clinic in Cabot, serving Lonoke County families who need developmental assessments closer to home. Access to ACH's developmental pediatrics team.
Comprehensive evaluations may still require a visit to the main Little Rock campus.
Little Rock · multi-county
Arkansas Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations at Arkansas Children's Hospital, the state's only dedicated children's hospital and the dominant pediatric center for the region. Multi-disciplinary team serving Pulaski County and families from across Arkansas.
Arkansas's only dedicated children's hospital. Serves families statewide given limited in-state options.
Benton · multi-county
Arkansas Children's Hospital — Saline County Families
Saline County families in Benton and Bryant are within 30 miles of Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, the state's primary resource for comprehensive autism evaluations. Developmental Pediatrics accepts referrals from across Arkansas.
~30-minute drive from Benton to Little Rock campus. Saline County families are among the best-positioned outside Pulaski for access.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lonoke · multi-county
First Connections — Lonoke County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Lonoke County. Free developmental evaluations and services for children under 3. Home visits available throughout this largely rural county.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Lonoke County families are within 30 miles of Little Rock services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Little Rock · multi-county
Hopebridge — Little Rock
Center-based ABA therapy in the Little Rock metro. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance and Arkansas Medicaid.
Arkansas requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Benton · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Benton/Saline County
Hopebridge serves Saline County children with ABA therapy through its Little Rock-area locations. Families in Benton and Bryant are within the service area for this multidisciplinary autism therapy network.
Closest Hopebridge campus is in Little Rock (~25 min from Benton). Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Benton · multi-county
UAMS — Behavioral Health Services for Saline County
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute offers behavioral health and mental health services for autistic children and adults in Saline County. Telehealth and Little Rock campus options available for Benton and Bryant families.
Telehealth available. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid. UAMS main campus is ~25 min from Benton.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Little Rock
Autism Society of Arkansas
Arkansas's statewide autism organization. Support groups, resource navigation, family events, and advocacy for Pulaski County and across the state.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Little Rock · multi-county
Arkansas Parent Training and Information Center (AR-PTI)
Arkansas's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Arkansas families statewide. Knows Arkansas's special education rules and procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Arkansas.
Lonoke · multi-county
Arkansas SPED Resource Center — Lonoke County Families
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Lonoke County families through Arkansas's federally funded PTI center. Know your rights before any IEP meeting.
FREE. Statewide service — no need to travel.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Pulaski County.
School & special education
- Little Rock School District — Special Education
Little Rock is the largest city in Pulaski County and the state capital.
Services & benefits
- Arkansas DDS — Pulaski County Office
Contact Arkansas DDS for Pulaski County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Arkansas DDS — Pulaski County Office
Contact Arkansas DDS for Pulaski County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Arkansas DDS — Pulaski County Office
Contact Arkansas DDS for Pulaski County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Pulaski 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.
Communities served
Cities in Pulaski County
Serving families across Pulaski County including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle, Jacksonville, Sherwood, Cammack Village, Wrightsville, Sweet Home, College Station and Roland and more.
See all Arkansas resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Arkansas.
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