County resource guide
Autism Resources in Boone County, Indiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Boone County. Indiana statewide resources also apply.
Boone County — home to Lebanon and Zionsville — is a fast-growing suburban county northwest of Indianapolis. Families benefit from excellent access to Riley Hospital and the Indianapolis provider network. Zionsville Community Schools and Lebanon Community School Corp. provide special education. Indiana's First Steps is available, and IN*SOURCE provides free statewide IEP advocacy.
Provider directory
Local Providers13 providers in Boone County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Carmel · multi-county
Ascension St. Vincent — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatric evaluations at Ascension St. Vincent in the northern Indianapolis suburbs, serving Hamilton County and surrounding communities.
Frankfort · multi-county
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville — Clinton County Developmental Referrals
Clinton County families in Frankfort access developmental pediatric evaluations through Franciscan Health and IU Health referral networks, with pathways to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis (~45 miles south). Frankfort also has access to Purdue University resources in West Lafayette (~35 miles northwest).
Riley Hospital in Indianapolis is ~45 miles south. Purdue's developmental resources in West Lafayette are ~35 miles northwest.
Crawfordsville · multi-county
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville — Developmental Pediatrics
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville provides pediatric services for Montgomery County with referral pathways to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis (~45 miles east). Crawfordsville is home to Wabash College and has a strong community healthcare infrastructure.
Riley Hospital in Indianapolis is ~45 miles east — accessible for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Indianapolis · multi-county
Riley Hospital for Children — Indianapolis Hub for Boone County
Boone County families in Lebanon have excellent access to Riley Children's Hospital (30 miles south in Indianapolis). Riley offers Indiana's premier autism evaluations. Witham Health Services in Lebanon also provides primary developmental referrals.
Riley is 30 miles south. Boone County's proximity to Indy is a major advantage.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lebanon · multi-county
Indiana First Steps — Boone County
Indiana's Part C Early Intervention program for Boone County infants and toddlers (birth to 3). Free evaluations and IFSP services for children in the Lebanon area. Close proximity to Indianapolis resources makes coordination straightforward.
FREE through age 3. Indiana First Steps is strong — call immediately.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lebanon · multi-county
Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners — Boone County / Indy Metro
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Boone County from Indianapolis-metro clinics. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic approach. Boone County's location puts it within reach of the full Indianapolis ABA provider network.
Indiana mandates ABA coverage. Boone County has good access to Indy-metro providers.
Frankfort · multi-county
Centria Autism — Clinton County / Frankfort
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Clinton County children. BCBA-supervised programs with individualized treatment plans. Accepts commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA mandate and Medicaid waiver.
Indiana requires all commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Lebanon · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Boone County
Autism Society of Indiana family support for Boone County. Support groups, resource navigation, and community events drawing on the nearby Indianapolis chapter.
Plainfield · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Central Indiana Chapter
The Central Indiana chapter of the Autism Society of Indiana hosts support groups and family events serving Hendricks County and surrounding suburbs. Connects newly diagnosed families with experienced parent mentors.
Frankfort · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Clinton County
Autism Society of Indiana family support for Clinton County and the Frankfort area. Support groups, resource navigation, and peer connection for north-central Indiana families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Frankfort · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Clinton County)
Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free special education advocacy for Clinton County families covering Community Schools of Frankfort and surrounding Clinton County school corporations.
FREE statewide PTI.
Lebanon · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Boone County
Indiana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Boone County families navigating Western Boone or Lebanon Community School Corporation.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Indianapolis · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs
Indiana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, workshops, and one-on-one support for Indiana families statewide. Knows Indiana's special education regulations inside out.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Indiana.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Boone 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.
See all Indiana resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Indiana.
Indiana state guide →Nearby counties in Indiana
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