County resource guide
Autism Resources in Marion County, Indiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Marion County. Indiana statewide resources also apply.
Marion County (Indianapolis) is home to Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health — Indiana's flagship pediatric hospital — and the Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center, one of Indiana's most recognized clinical programs. IN*SOURCE is Indiana's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy. Indiana requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Provider directory
Local Providers24 providers in Marion County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Indianapolis · multi-county
Applied Behavior Center for Autism
21+ Indiana locations including Indianapolis/Marion County. In-house autism diagnostic testing with little-to-no wait time; often same-day verbal diagnosis.
Source: https://appliedbehaviorcenter.org
Indianapolis
Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center
Specialized autism treatment center affiliated with Riley Hospital and IU School of Medicine. Offers diagnostic evaluations and intensive behavioral treatment. One of Indiana's most recognized clinical programs for complex cases.
Specialized program within the Riley/IU Health system.
Greenwood · multi-county
IU Health — Johnson County Developmental Pediatrics
IU Health's Johnson County presence connects Franklin and Greenwood families with developmental pediatric evaluations and direct referral pathways to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis (~25 miles north). Johnson County's position in the Indianapolis metro gives families strong access to Indiana's best pediatric specialists.
Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis (~25 miles north) is the primary evaluation destination for complex cases.
Avon · multi-county
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Avon Clinic)
Ascension's Peyton Manning Children's Hospital runs an outpatient developmental pediatrics clinic in Avon serving Hendricks County families. Evaluates autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and developmental delays — reducing the need to travel into Indianapolis.
Satellite clinic of the Peyton Manning Children's system. Ask about waitlist and Riley Hospital referrals for complex cases.
Indianapolis
Riley Hospital for Children — Developmental Pediatrics
Indiana's premier pediatric hospital, Riley Children's at IU Health offers comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations. Multi-disciplinary team with developmental pediatricians and neuropsychologists. The dominant evaluation center for Central Indiana.
Indiana's flagship pediatric program. Expect waitlists — ask about community-based evaluation alternatives.
Indianapolis · multi-county
Riley Hospital for Children — Indianapolis Hub for Hancock County
Hancock County families in Greenfield have excellent access to Riley Children's Hospital (25 miles west). Riley is Indiana's premier autism evaluation center and is the go-to resource for Greenfield families. Hancock Regional Hospital provides local primary care.
Riley (25 miles west) is the most practical evaluation hub. Hancock County is a growing Indy suburb.
Indianapolis · multi-county
Riley Hospital for Children — Shelby County Developmental Referrals
Shelby County families in Shelbyville have excellent access to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis (~30 miles west), Indiana's premier autism evaluation center. Major Hospital in Shelbyville provides local primary care referrals.
Riley Hospital in Indianapolis (~30 miles west) is the top autism evaluation option for Shelby County families.
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.
Greenfield · multi-county
Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners — Greenfield / East Indy
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Hancock County from Indianapolis-metro clinics. BCBA-supervised programs. Hancock County's proximity to Indianapolis gives families access to the full metro ABA provider network.
Indiana mandates ABA coverage. Hancock County has excellent metro Indy access.
Indianapolis · multi-county
Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners — Indianapolis
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy across Marion County. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic approach. Accepts most commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA insurance mandate.
Indiana requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Indianapolis
Bierman Autism Centers — Indianapolis
ABA therapy in multiple Marion County locations including Broad Ripple, Speedway, Lawrence, Beech Grove, and Southport.
Source: https://www.biermanautism.com/location/broad-ripple/
Avon · multi-county
Centria Healthcare — Avon
In-home and center-based ABA therapy for children in Hendricks County. BCBA-supervised programs using naturalistic teaching strategies. Accepts major commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA insurance mandate.
Indiana requires commercial insurers to cover ABA. Centria is one of the largest ABA networks in the state.
Greenwood · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers — Greenwood
Hopebridge's Greenwood center provides multidisciplinary autism therapy — ABA, speech, and OT — for Johnson County children. BCBA-supervised with individualized programs. Accepts commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA mandate and Medicaid waiver.
Shelbyville · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers — Shelby County Area
ABA therapy for Shelby County children with access to Hopebridge centers in the Indianapolis metro area. BCBA-supervised. Indiana ABA insurance mandate applies.
Indiana mandates ABA coverage for commercial insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Indianapolis · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana
Indiana's statewide autism organization. Support groups, family events, resource navigation, and advocacy across Marion County and Central Indiana.
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.
Greenfield · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Hancock County
Autism Society of Indiana family support for Hancock County. Support groups, resource navigation, and community events for Greenfield-area families — connected to the Indianapolis chapter.
Greenwood · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Johnson County
Autism Society of Indiana support and resource navigation for Johnson County families in Greenwood and Franklin. Connects suburban Indianapolis families with statewide autism advocacy, events, and peer support networks.
Shelbyville · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Shelby County / Shelbyville
Autism Society of Indiana statewide support for Shelby County families. Peer connection and resource navigation for Shelbyville and the south Indianapolis metro.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Franklin · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Johnson County)
Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free special education advocacy for Johnson County families in Franklin and Greenwood school districts. Expert support for IEP meetings, eligibility disputes, and procedural safeguards.
FREE. Indiana's federally funded PTI.
Shelbyville · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Shelby County
Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Shelby County families navigating Shelbyville Central Schools and Southwestern Consolidated 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.
Indianapolis · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy (Hendricks County Families)
Indiana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serves all 92 counties including Hendricks. Free one-on-one support for IEP meetings, due process, and school disputes. Available in English and Spanish.
FREE statewide service. Hendricks County families call this same number as all IN families.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Marion County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- BDDS — Marion County Regional Office
Contact BDDS's Marion County office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- BDDS — Marion County Regional Office
Contact BDDS's Marion County office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- BDDS — Marion County Regional Office
Contact BDDS's Marion County office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Marion 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 Marion County
Serving families across Marion County including Indianapolis, Lawrence, Beech Grove, Speedway, Southport, Rocky Ripple, Warren Park, Crows Nest, Williams Creek and Spring Hill and more.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Indiana.
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