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 listed

Diagnostic 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.

Ages 0–18(765) 452-5611

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.

Ages 0–18(765) 452-5611

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.

Ages 0–18

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.

Ages 0–18(765) 662-4694

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(260) 563-3131

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(800) 441-7837

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(800) 441-7837

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.

Ages 0–21Accepting new patients(877) 755-3227

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.

Ages 2–21

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.

Ages 2–21

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.

Ages All ages(317) 280-0830

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.

Ages All ages(317) 280-0830

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.

Ages All ages(317) 280-0830

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 332-4433

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 332-4433

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 332-4433

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 332-4433

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 332-4433

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