Autism Resources in Johnson, Illinois

Metropolis · multi-county

Massac Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis serves Massac County families with primary care and developmental referrals. Metropolis is Superman's fictional hometown and a major Ohio River border community — comprehensive autism evaluations typically require travel to Paducah, KY (~20 miles east) or Carbondale (~50 miles north).

Paducah, KY (~20 miles east) and Carbondale (~50 miles north) are the primary evaluation hubs for Massac County families.

Vienna · multi-county

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale — Johnson County Referrals

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine are the primary medical referrals for Johnson County families in Vienna. Comprehensive autism evaluations are available through SIU's developmental programs in Carbondale for this Southern Illinois Shawnee National Forest county.

Carbondale · multi-county

Southern Illinois University — Alexander County Referrals

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale and SIU's autism-related clinical programs are the primary comprehensive autism evaluation referrals for Alexander County families in Cairo. SIU serves Southern Illinois families across this economically challenged Confluence region.

Vienna · multi-county

Illinois Early Intervention — Johnson County

Illinois Early Intervention provides free birth-to-3 developmental services and autism-related EI supports for Johnson County families in Vienna. State-coordinated providers serve this rural Southern Illinois county in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest.

Mound City · multi-county

Centria Autism — Southern Illinois (Pulaski County)

In-home ABA therapy serving Pulaski County and the southern tip of Illinois. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Illinois Medicaid and commercial insurance. Telehealth is primary in this very rural county.

Illinois requires commercial insurance to cover ABA. Telehealth is essential in this remote rural county.

Anna · multi-county

Centria Autism — Southern Illinois (Union County)

In-home ABA therapy serving Union County and the Anna/Jonesboro area. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Illinois Medicaid and commercial insurance under the Illinois ABA mandate.

Illinois requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.

Vienna · multi-county

Autism Society of Illinois — Southern Illinois (Johnson County)

The Autism Society of Illinois connects Johnson County families in Vienna with virtual peer support and statewide resources. Online programming bridges the gap for families in this isolated Southern Illinois Shawnee National Forest county.

Anna · multi-county

Autism Society of Illinois — Southern Illinois (Union County)

Parent peer support and resource connection for autism families in Union County. Connects to Carbondale/SIU autism resources and statewide Illinois advocacy networks.

Mound City · multi-county

Family Matters PTI — Pulaski County

Illinois's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Pulaski County families. Free IEP coaching and disability rights training for one of Illinois's most economically disadvantaged counties.

FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Illinois families outside Cook County.

Anna · multi-county

Family Matters PTI — Union County

Illinois's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Union County families with free IEP coaching and disability rights training for families navigating Anna and Jonesboro school districts.

FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Illinois families outside Cook County.

Metropolis · multi-county

Family Resource Center on Disabilities — Massac County

Illinois's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and family support for Massac County families navigating the Metropolis school system and small rural districts.

FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Illinois counties.

Vienna · multi-county

Family Resource Center on Disabilities — Statewide (Johnson County)

Illinois's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy by phone and virtually for Johnson County families in Vienna. Remote services are essential for families in this geographically isolated Southern Illinois Shawnee National Forest county.

Vienna

Vienna School District 55 — Special Education

Vienna School District 55 and Johnson County school districts coordinate autism evaluations and IEP services for school-age students. Families typically travel to Carbondale for comprehensive autism evaluations and specialty services in this Southern Illinois Shawnee Hills county.