County resource guide
Yell County, Arkansas
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Yell County. Arkansas statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Hot Springs · multi-county
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs — Pediatric Development
Pediatric developmental services at CHI St. Vincent's Hot Springs campus. Referrals for autism evaluations and developmental screenings for Garland County and the Hot Springs region.
Families needing comprehensive autism evaluation may be referred to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.
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).
Dardanelle
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center — Serving Yell County
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville (Pope County, ~20 miles north) is the nearest full-service hospital for Yell County. Pediatric developmental screenings and referrals to Arkansas Children's Hospital for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Yell County's nearest hospital is in Russellville (~20 min). ACH Little Rock is ~90 miles east via I-40.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hot Springs · multi-county
First Connections — Garland County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Garland County. Free evaluations and services (speech, OT, developmental therapy) for children under age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Call within days of concern — do not wait for a diagnosis.
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.
Dardanelle
First Connections — Yell County
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Yell County children under 3. Free evaluations and services including speech, OT, and developmental therapy delivered in home settings across this rural river valley county.
FREE. Home visit model makes this one of the most accessible autism-related services in rural Yell County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Dardanelle
LEARN Behavioral — Telehealth ABA (Yell County)
LEARN Behavioral provides telehealth ABA therapy for Yell County families in the Arkansas River Valley. BCBA-supervised remote programming. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Yell County ABA access is limited — telehealth or travel to Conway/Russellville centers is typically necessary.
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.
Hot Springs · multi-county
Hot Springs Speech-Language Pathology Associates
Speech-language therapy clinic serving Garland County children and adults. Services include language development, AAC consultation, pragmatic language, and feeding therapy.
Telehealth options available for rural Garland County families.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Dardanelle
Autism Arkansas — Support & Resources (Yell County)
Autism Arkansas connects Yell County families to peer support networks and statewide resources. The Arkansas River Valley community benefits from connections to both the Conway and Fort Smith autism family networks.
Contact Autism Arkansas to find the nearest support group serving Yell County.
Hot Springs · multi-county
Autism Society of Arkansas — Hot Springs Chapter
Local chapter of the Autism Society of Arkansas. Peer support groups, family events, and resource navigation for families in Garland County and the surrounding Ouachita region.
Free to attend. Contact the statewide office to find current local meeting schedule.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Dardanelle
Arkansas PAVE — IEP Advocacy for Yell County
Arkansas PAVE offers free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Yell County families. Essential resource for parents navigating the Dardanelle and Danville school districts.
FREE. Statewide service by phone and video — no travel required.
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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