County resource guide
Gibson County, Indiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gibson County. Indiana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Evansville · multi-county
Deaconess Women's Hospital — Pediatric Developmental Services
Deaconess Health System's developmental pediatric program in Evansville is the primary regional evaluation center for Vanderburgh County and the tri-state area (southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky, southern Illinois). Autism spectrum and developmental delay evaluations.
Regional hub serving tri-state families (IN/KY/IL). Ask about waitlists and any fast-track diagnostic options.
Princeton · multi-county
Gibson General Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referrals
Gibson County families in Princeton access developmental pediatric evaluations through Gibson General Hospital with referral pathways to Deaconess Health in Evansville (~35 miles south). Deaconess is the primary pediatric evaluation hub for southwest Indiana's rural counties.
Deaconess Health in Evansville (~35 miles south) is the primary comprehensive evaluation hub for Gibson County.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Princeton
First Steps — Gibson County Early Intervention
Indiana's First Steps program provides free in-home early intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Gibson County. Services include speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C.
FREE for eligible children.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Evansville · multi-county
Autism Relief Group — Evansville
ABA therapy for children in Vanderburgh County and the Evansville metro. BCBA-supervised, in-home and center-based options. Accepts commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA insurance mandate.
Families in KY or IL may face different insurance rules — confirm coverage at intake.
Princeton · multi-county
Deaconess Cross Pointe — Gibson County ABA
ABA therapy and behavioral support services for Gibson County children through the Deaconess Health southwest Indiana network. BCBA-supervised in-home and clinic options serving Princeton and surrounding rural communities. Accepts commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA mandate.
Indiana requires all commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Princeton · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Gibson County / Southwest Indiana
Autism Society of Indiana family support for Gibson County. Support groups, resource navigation, and peer connection for Princeton-area families in rural southwest Indiana.
Evansville · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Southwestern Indiana Chapter
The Southwestern Indiana chapter of the Autism Society of Indiana serves Evansville and surrounding Vanderburgh County. Support groups, family events, and local resource navigation for the tri-state autism community.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Princeton · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Gibson County)
Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free special education advocacy for Gibson County families covering North Gibson School Corporation and South Gibson School Corporation.
FREE statewide PTI.
Evansville · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Southwestern Indiana)
Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free special education advocacy for Vanderburgh County families navigating Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. Covers IEP disputes, eligibility questions, and procedural safeguards.
FREE statewide service. Call before any school meeting or dispute.
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