County resource guide
Autism Resources in Van Buren, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Van Buren. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Conway · multi-county
Conway Regional Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Pediatric and developmental services at Conway Regional Health System. Autism screenings and developmental referrals for Faulkner County and the Central Arkansas corridor.
Complex autism evaluations typically referred to Arkansas Children's Hospital (~30 miles south in Little Rock).
Clinton
Conway Regional Medical Center — Serving Van Buren County
Conway Regional Medical Center (~40 miles south) is the primary hospital destination for Van Buren County families. Developmental referrals and screenings; comprehensive autism evaluations use Conway Regional or Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Conway · multi-county
First Connections — Faulkner County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Faulkner County. Free evaluations and services (speech, OT, developmental) for children under 3 with developmental delays or autism.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Do not wait for diagnosis — call as soon as you have concerns.
Clinton
First Connections — Van Buren County AR
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Van Buren County children under 3. Free in-home developmental evaluations and services for Clinton and surrounding Ozark Mountain communities.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Conway · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Conway
ABA therapy services in Conway for children and adolescents with autism. BCBA-supervised programming with a focus on functional skills and school readiness. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Arkansas Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Clinton
BlueSprig Autism — Telehealth ABA (Van Buren County AR)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Van Buren County families. BCBA-supervised remote programming accepts Arkansas Medicaid. Conway has the nearest in-person ABA centers for Clinton-area families.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Conway · multi-county
University of Central Arkansas — Communication Sciences Clinic
Affordable speech-language therapy at UCA's training clinic in Conway. Serves children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, language delays, AAC needs, and communication challenges.
Reduced-cost services through a university training clinic supervised by licensed SLPs.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Clinton
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (Van Buren County AR)
Autism Arkansas connects Van Buren County families to statewide peer support. The Conway/Faulkner County autism community is the nearest hub for Clinton-area families.
Conway · multi-county
Autism Society of Arkansas — Central AR (Faulkner County)
Support group and peer network for autism families in Faulkner County and the Conway area. Resource sharing, family meetups, and connection to statewide Autism Society programs.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Clinton
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Van Buren County AR
Arkansas PAVE provides free IEP advocacy for Van Buren County families navigating Clinton and Van Buren County school districts.
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