County resource guide
Autism Resources in Tazewell County, Illinois
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Tazewell County. Illinois statewide resources also apply.
Tazewell County — home to Pekin, Morton, and Washington — is part of the Peoria metro area and shares access to OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois for developmental evaluations. Morton Community Unit School District 709 and Pekin Community High School District 303 are among the larger districts serving the county. IDHS's Central region administers DD waiver enrollment, and the Family Resource Center on Disabilities provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers15 providers in Tazewell County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Pekin · multi-county
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital — Autism & Developmental Pediatrics (Tazewell)
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois in Peoria provides comprehensive autism evaluations and developmental pediatric services for Tazewell County families. Pekin and Morton, Tazewell's largest cities, border Peoria County — OSF is within 10–20 minutes for most Tazewell residents.
Canton · multi-county
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Fulton County)
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital in Peoria provides comprehensive autism evaluations and developmental pediatric care for Fulton County families. Canton, the county seat, is about 30 miles southwest of Peoria — OSF is the practical referral destination for comprehensive assessment.
Havana · multi-county
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Mason County)
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois in Peoria is the primary regional referral destination for Mason County families seeking comprehensive autism evaluations. Havana, the county seat, is about 40 miles southwest of Peoria, making OSF the most accessible multi-disciplinary evaluation center.
Eureka · multi-county
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Woodford County)
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital in Peoria is the primary autism evaluation center for Woodford County families. Eureka and El Paso, Woodford's main communities, are 20–30 minutes from Peoria, making OSF's multi-disciplinary developmental pediatrics program the standard referral destination.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Pekin
Illinois Early Intervention — Tazewell County
Illinois's Part C Early Intervention program serving infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Tazewell County. Home-based services reach families in Pekin, Morton, Washington, and throughout the county.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Pekin · multi-county
ABA Therapy of Illinois — Peoria Region (Tazewell County)
ABA Therapy of Illinois provides center-based and in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Tazewell County. Proximity to Peoria means Tazewell families have access to center-based services in addition to in-home therapy. Accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
Canton · multi-county
Centria Autism — Peoria Region (Fulton County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Fulton County, with therapists traveling to Canton and surrounding communities. In-home delivery is prioritized for families who cannot commute to Peoria for center-based care. Accepts Medicaid.
Havana · multi-county
Centria Autism — Peoria Region (Mason County)
Centria Autism's Peoria regional network extends ABA therapy services to Mason County through in-home and telehealth models. Families in Havana access in-home services without the full commute to Peoria for center-based care. Accepts Medicaid.
Eureka · multi-county
Centria Autism — Peoria Region (Woodford County)
Centria Autism provides in-home and center-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Woodford County. Eureka's proximity to Peoria allows Woodford families to access both in-home services and center-based care at Peoria-area clinics. Accepts Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Havana · multi-county
Autism Society of Illinois — Peoria Network (Mason County)
The Autism Society of Illinois connects Mason County families to the Peoria-area autism support community. Havana families access peer support, family events, and resource navigation through this statewide organization's central Illinois programming.
Canton · multi-county
Autism Society of Illinois — Peoria-Fulton Network
The Autism Society of Illinois connects Fulton County families to the Peoria-area autism support community. Canton-area families access peer support groups, family events, and resource navigation through this statewide organization.
Lacon · multi-county
Autism Society of Illinois — Peoria-Marshall Network
The Autism Society of Illinois connects Marshall County families to Peoria-area support groups, family events, and resource navigation. Lacon residents have practical access to the central Illinois autism community given the county's proximity to Peoria.
Pekin · multi-county
Autism Society of Illinois — Peoria-Tazewell Chapter
The Autism Society of Illinois provides Tazewell County families with support groups, family events, and resource navigation through the Peoria-area autism community. Pekin and Morton residents are well-positioned to access the vibrant central Illinois autism network.
Eureka · multi-county
Autism Society of Illinois — Peoria-Woodford Network
The Autism Society of Illinois connects Woodford County families to Peoria-area support groups, family events, and resource navigation. Eureka residents benefit from proximity to the broader central Illinois autism community.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pekin
Family Resource Center on Disabilities — Statewide (Tazewell County)
Illinois's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Tazewell County families navigating special education rights and autism-related school services in Pekin, Morton, Washington, and other local districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Tazewell 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.
Communities served
Cities in Tazewell County
Serving families across Tazewell County including Pekin, Morton, Washington, East Peoria, Tremont, Delavan, Mackinaw, Minier, Creve Coeur and Hopedale and more.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Illinois.
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