County resource guide
Autism Resources in Miami, Indiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Miami. Indiana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
18 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Kokomo · multi-county
Community Howard Regional Health — Miami County Developmental Referrals
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.
Kokomo · multi-county
Community Howard Regional Health — Pediatric Developmental Services
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.
Lafayette · multi-county
Franciscan Health — Lafayette Hub for Cass County
Cass County families in Logansport are 35 miles from Lafayette (Tippecanoe County). Franciscan Health in Lafayette provides developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation referrals, with complex cases going to Indianapolis.
Lafayette (35 miles) is the practical evaluation hub for Logansport families.
Marion · multi-county
IU Health Tipton — Grant County Developmental Referrals
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.
Wabash · multi-county
Wabash County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Wabash County Hospital connects families to Fort Wayne and Indianapolis developmental specialists for autism evaluations. Hospital care coordinators assist with referral scheduling.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Logansport · multi-county
Indiana First Steps — Cass County
Indiana's Part C Early Intervention program for Cass County infants and toddlers (birth to 3). Free evaluations and IFSP services for children in the Logansport area with developmental delays or autism risk.
FREE through age 3. Do not wait for a diagnosis.
Peru · multi-county
Indiana First Steps — Miami County
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
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Wabash · multi-county
Centria Autism — Fort Wayne Region
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Wabash County children from the Fort Wayne regional office. BCBA-supervised in-home sessions reach Wabash city and surrounding communities.
Logansport · multi-county
Centria Autism — North-Central Indiana ABA
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for Cass County families via in-home or telehealth delivery. Indiana's ABA insurance mandate ensures coverage for most commercial plans.
Indiana mandates ABA coverage for commercial insurance.
Peru · multi-county
Centria Autism — North-Central Indiana ABA (Miami County)
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Logansport · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Cass County
Autism Society of Indiana family support for Cass County. Peer connection, resource navigation, and community events for Logansport-area families along the Wabash River corridor.
Peru · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Miami County / Peru
Autism Society of Indiana statewide support for Miami County families. Peer connection and resource navigation for Peru and north-central Indiana.
Wabash · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Wabash County
Autism Society of Indiana supports Wabash County families with peer connection and advocacy. Fort Wayne chapter offers the nearest in-person programming for Wabash-area families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Marion · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Grant County)
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.
Kokomo · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Howard County)
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.
Logansport · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Cass County
Indiana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Cass County families navigating Logansport Community or Pioneer schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Peru · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Miami County
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.
Wabash · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy
IN*SOURCE provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Wabash County families. Statewide hotline and regional workshops available.
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