County resource guide
Autism Resources in Newton, Indiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Newton. Indiana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Kentland · multi-county
Franciscan Health Crown Point — Developmental Referrals
Franciscan Health Crown Point provides developmental evaluations and connects Newton County families in Kentland to Chicago-area and Valparaiso specialists for autism assessments.
Rensselaer · multi-county
Franciscan Health Rensselaer — Developmental Referrals
Franciscan Health in Rensselaer provides developmental screenings and connects Jasper County families to Valparaiso and Lafayette specialists for autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Kentland
First Steps — Newton County Early Intervention
Indiana First Steps provides free in-home early intervention for Newton County children under 3 with developmental delays or autism concerns.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Kentland · multi-county
Centria Autism — Merrillville Region
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Newton County children from the Merrillville office. Telehealth coordination available for families in Kentland and rural northwestern Indiana.
Rensselaer · multi-county
Centria Autism — Valparaiso Region
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Jasper County children coordinated from the Valparaiso office. Telehealth options available for Rensselaer-area families.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Rensselaer · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Jasper County
Autism Society of Indiana connects Jasper County families to statewide peer networks and advocacy. Valparaiso-area chapter events are the most accessible for Rensselaer families.
Kentland · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Newton County
Autism Society of Indiana connects Newton County families to peer support and advocacy resources. Chicago Southland and Lake County chapters are the closest active groups.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Rensselaer · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy
IN*SOURCE offers free IEP support and special education rights assistance for Jasper County families. Statewide hotline plus regional workshops.
Kentland · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy
IN*SOURCE provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Newton County families. Statewide hotline available for immediate assistance.
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