County resource guide
Autism Resources in Hendry County, Florida
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hendry County. Florida statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Hendry County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
LaBelle · multi-county
Golisano Children's Hospital of SWFL — Hendry County Referrals
For comprehensive autism evaluations, Hendry County families are typically referred to Golisano Children's Hospital in Fort Myers (about 45–60 min). Hendry has no local pediatric specialty services. Lee Health's outreach programs serve LaBelle and Clewiston through community health workers.
Hendry County has no local pediatric specialty services. Travel to Fort Myers (45–60 min) is required for autism evaluations. Spanish interpretation available at Golisano.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Moore Haven · multi-county
Early Steps — Southwest Florida (Glades County)
Florida's Early Steps program provides free in-home early intervention for children birth–3 in Glades County. The home-based model is the only practical EI delivery method in this extremely rural Lake Okeechobee area county.
FREE if income-eligible. Self-referral accepted. Home-based delivery is the only practical model in Glades County.
LaBelle · multi-county
Early Steps — Southwest Florida Region (Hendry County)
Florida's Early Steps program provides free in-home early intervention for children birth–3 in Hendry County. Home-based speech, OT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C. Bilingual (English/Spanish) therapists are available — important for the county's large Spanish-speaking population.
FREE if income-eligible. Self-referral accepted. Bilingual services available — ask specifically for a Spanish-speaking therapist.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Moore Haven · multi-county
Centria Autism — Glades County (Telehealth)
Telehealth ABA parent coaching for Glades County families. No local ABA exists in Moore Haven — telehealth is the only practical option, with travel to Fort Myers for center-based services. Florida Medicaid accepted.
No local ABA in Glades County. Telehealth parent coaching plus travel to Fort Myers for center-based services. FL Medicaid accepted.
LaBelle · multi-county
Centria Autism — Hendry County (In-Home and Telehealth)
In-home and telehealth ABA therapy serving Hendry County families. BCBA-supervised with Florida Medicaid accepted. Local ABA options in Hendry are essentially non-existent — in-home services from Fort Myers-based BCBAs and telehealth parent coaching are the only realistic paths. Bilingual services available.
No local ABA in Hendry County. In-home services from Fort Myers and telehealth are the options. Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff available. FL Medicaid accepted.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Fort Myers · multi-county
CARD at Florida Gulf Coast University
Free state-funded autism resource center at FGCU serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, and Monroe counties. Family consultation, school advocacy, and community training at no cost.
FREE. State-funded. First call for Southwest Florida families.
Naples · multi-county
CARD at Florida Gulf Coast University — Collier County Services
Free state-funded autism resource center serving Collier County through the FGCU CARD. Family consultation, school advocacy, IEP support, and community resources for Naples, Marco Island, and Immokalee families at no cost.
FREE. State-funded. First call for Naples families. Note: Immokalee families may face transportation barriers — CARD can help coordinate.
Moore Haven · multi-county
CARD at Florida Gulf Coast University — Glades County Services
Free state-funded autism resource center serving Glades County through the FGCU CARD. Family consultation, IEP advocacy, and resource navigation at no cost. Glades County is one of Florida's least populated and most rural counties — telehealth consultation with CARD at FGCU is the most accessible first resource.
FREE. State-funded. Telehealth critical for Glades County. Fort Myers (1 hr) is the nearest major provider hub. CARD at FGCU telehealth is the recommended first step.
LaBelle · multi-county
CARD at Florida Gulf Coast University — Hendry County Services
Free state-funded autism resource center serving Hendry County through the FGCU CARD. Family consultation, IEP advocacy, and community resources for LaBelle and Clewiston families at no cost. Hendry is one of Florida's most rural counties, with a large farmworker population — CARD provides bilingual (English/Spanish) consultation.
FREE. State-funded. CARD at FGCU offers bilingual (English/Spanish) services — important for Hendry County's large Hispanic farmworker community. First call for LaBelle and Clewiston families.
LaBelle
Family Network on Disabilities — Hendry County
Free special education advocacy for Hendry County families through Florida's federally funded PTI. FND provides bilingual (English/Spanish) parent advocates — critical in a county where a significant portion of the school-age population speaks Spanish at home. Phone and remote support available.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Bilingual advocates available — essential resource for Hendry County's large Spanish-speaking farmworker community.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Hendry 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.
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