County resource guide
White County, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in White County. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic 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.
Searcy
Unity Health — White County Pediatric Services
Unity Health in Searcy is the primary medical center for White County. Pediatric developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluation. White County sits between Little Rock and Jonesboro, giving families access to two major service hubs.
Searcy is ~50 miles north of Little Rock (ACH) and ~60 miles southwest of Jonesboro (ASU/NEA services).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Searcy
First Connections — White County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for White County children under 3. Free evaluations and services including speech, OT, and developmental therapy delivered in the home.
FREE. Call at the first sign of developmental delay — do not wait for a diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Searcy
Centria Autism — ABA Therapy (White County)
Centria Autism provides in-home and telehealth ABA therapy for White County families. BCBA-supervised programming. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid and commercial insurance.
Arkansas Medicaid covers ABA. White County's central location offers access to both Little Rock and Jonesboro ABA centers.
Lonoke · multi-county
Hopebridge — Telehealth ABA (Lonoke County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Lonoke County families. BCBA-supervised remote programming where in-person access is limited. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid and major commercial insurance.
Arkansas Medicaid covers ABA therapy. In-person centers in Little Rock (~25 miles) are the nearest option.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Cabot · multi-county
Quapaw House — Lonoke County Behavioral Health
Community mental health services in Lonoke County including behavioral health support for children and families affected by autism and co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Arkansas Medicaid accepted. Telehealth available for rural parts of Lonoke County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Searcy
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (White County)
Autism Arkansas connects White County families to peer support, resource guides, and community events. Searcy's location between major Arkansas metros means families may connect with groups in both Little Rock and Jonesboro.
Contact Autism Arkansas to find the nearest support group serving the Searcy area.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Searcy
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for White County
Arkansas PAVE provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for White County families. The federally funded PTI serves all of Arkansas including the Searcy area.
FREE. Statewide service. Call before any IEP meeting.
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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