Autism Resources in Howard County, Indiana
19 providers in Kokomo and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Howard County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Howard County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Community Howard Regional Health — Pediatric Developmental Services
Kokomo, IN · serves several counties
Community Health Network's Howard County presence in Kokomo provides pediatric developmental services with referral pathways to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Kokomo's location in north-central Indiana positions families within reach of both Indianapolis and Fort Wayne specialists.
Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis (~50 miles south) is accessible for comprehensive evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
First Steps — Howard County Early Intervention
Kokomo, IN
Indiana's First Steps program provides free in-home early intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Howard County. Services include speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C.
FREE for eligible children.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Centria Autism — Kokomo / Howard County
Kokomo, IN · serves several counties
Centria Autism provides in-home and center-based ABA therapy for Howard County children. BCBA-supervised individualized programs. Accepts commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA mandate and Medicaid waiver.
Indiana requires all commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of Indiana — Howard County / Kokomo
Kokomo, IN · serves several counties
Autism Society of Indiana family support for Howard County. Support groups, resource navigation, and community events for Kokomo-area families in north-central Indiana.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Howard County)
Kokomo, IN · serves several counties
Free special education advocacy for Howard County families from Indiana's federally funded PTI. Covers Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated Schools and surrounding Howard County districts.
FREE statewide PTI.
Also serving Howard County
These 26 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Howard County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
3 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Community Howard Regional Health — Miami County Developmental Referrals
Kokomo, IN · serves several counties
Miami County families in Peru access autism evaluations through Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo (~25 miles south) or Parkview Health in Fort Wayne (~50 miles northeast). Peru, Indiana is known as the Circus Capital of the World.
Kokomo (Community Howard) is the nearest regional hub for Miami County families.
IU Health Tipton — Grant County Developmental Referrals
Marion, IN · serves several counties
Grant County families in Marion, Indiana access developmental pediatric evaluations through IU Health and Ascension St. Vincent networks, with referrals to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis for comprehensive autism workups. Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion also provides community resources.
Riley Hospital in Indianapolis (~65 miles south) is the primary referral for comprehensive evaluations.
Tipton Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Tipton, IN · serves several counties
Tipton Hospital connects families to Indianapolis and Kokomo developmental specialists for autism evaluations. Hospital care coordinators assist with referral scheduling for Tipton County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Indiana First Steps — Miami County
Peru, IN · serves several counties
Indiana's Part C Early Intervention program for Miami County infants and toddlers (birth–3). Free evaluations and IFSP services for children in the Peru area with developmental delays or autism risk.
FREE through age 3.
ABA therapy
3 providersApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Centria Autism — Grant County / Marion IN
Marion, IN · serves several counties
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Grant County children. BCBA-supervised individualized programs serving Marion and surrounding north-central Indiana communities. Accepts commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA mandate.
Indiana requires all commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.
Centria Autism — Kokomo Region
Tipton, IN · serves several counties
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Tipton County children from the Kokomo regional office. BCBA-supervised in-home sessions reach Tipton and surrounding communities.
Centria Autism — North-Central Indiana ABA (Miami County)
Peru, IN · serves several counties
In-home ABA therapy for Miami County children. BCBA-supervised programming with individualized treatment plans. Indiana ABA insurance mandate applies to most commercial plans.
Indiana mandates ABA coverage for commercial insurance.
Respite care
3 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
Indiana Caregiver Support — available WHILE you wait for a waiver
Statewide, IN · serves several counties
This is the answer to Indiana's hardest problem. Families sitting on the Family Supports Waiver waiting list can apply for Caregiver Support services, which provide temporary assistance to families caring at home for someone with an intellectual or developmental disability — you do not have to hold a waiver to get it. Given that Indiana froze movement onto both waivers, this is the practical route for families who would otherwise be told to wait years with nothing.
If you already hold the FSW or CIH waiver, respite is a selectable service instead — your case manager provides the provider list. Different route, same outcome.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, IN
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, IN
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
3 providersParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of Indiana — Grant County
Marion, IN · serves several counties
Autism Society of Indiana family support for Grant County and the Marion, Indiana area. Support groups, resource navigation, and peer connection for north-central Indiana families.
Autism Society of Indiana — Miami County / Peru
Peru, IN · serves several counties
Autism Society of Indiana statewide support for Miami County families. Peer connection and resource navigation for Peru and north-central Indiana.
Autism Society of Indiana — Tipton County
Tipton, IN · serves several counties
Autism Society of Indiana supports Tipton County families with peer connection and statewide advocacy. Indianapolis and Kokomo chapters are the most accessible for Tipton-area families.
Advocacy & legal
3 providersLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Grant County)
Marion, IN · serves several counties
Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free special education advocacy for Grant County families covering Marion Community Schools and surrounding Grant County school corporations.
FREE statewide PTI.
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Miami County
Peru, IN · serves several counties
Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Miami County families navigating Peru Community Schools and Maconaquah School Corporation.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy
Tipton, IN · serves several counties
IN*SOURCE provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Tipton County families navigating school systems in central Indiana.
Activities, clubs & recreation
10 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, IN
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, IN
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, IN
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, IN
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, IN
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, IN
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
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Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, IN
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, IN
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, IN
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, IN
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
Not sure which kind of therapy you need?
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About autism services in Howard County
Howard County — home to Kokomo and Russiaville — is in north-central Indiana. IU Health Kokomo provides some developmental services. Kokomo School Corporation and Western School Corporation provide special education. Indiana's First Steps is available for children under 3. IN*SOURCE provides free IEP advocacy statewide, and families often travel to Indianapolis or Lafayette for more specialized evaluation.
Helpful guides
Guides for Howard 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 →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Howard County, Indiana?
We list 19 providers serving Howard County, covering parent & family support, ABA therapy, diagnostic clinics, early intervention (0–3) and advocacy & legal, plus 1 more. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Howard County accept Medicaid?
1 of the providers we list for Howard County state that they accept Medicaid, including Centria Autism — Kokomo / Howard County. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Howard County?
ABA providers serving Howard County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Howard County?
5 providers serving Howard County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Indiana?
Indiana families can apply to the Family Supports Waiver (FSW) and Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver (CIH), a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Years for FSW; CIH is crisis-entry only, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Howard County?
If none of the Howard County providers is the right fit, these Indiana counties currently have the most listed providers: Allen County (30), Marion County (30), Monroe County (27), Fountain County (25). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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