County resource guide

Parke County, Indiana

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Parke County. Indiana statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

15 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Covington · multi-county

Franciscan Health Crawfordsville — Fountain County Developmental Referrals

Fountain County families in Covington access developmental pediatric evaluations through Franciscan Health in Crawfordsville and IU Health referral pathways to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. Purdue University resources in West Lafayette (~45 miles north) are also within reach.

Ages 0–18(765) 362-2800

Riley Hospital (~60 miles east) is the primary evaluation hub for west-central Indiana families.

Rockville · multi-county

IU Health — Parke County Developmental Referrals

Parke County families in Rockville access developmental pediatric evaluations through IU Health referral pathways to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis (~65 miles east). Covered bridge country and the rural nature of Parke County make telehealth with IU Health or Riley particularly valuable.

Ages 0–18(317) 944-5000

Highly rural — telehealth through Riley at IU Health is recommended. Ask about virtual developmental pediatrics.

Terre Haute · multi-county

Union Health — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Union Hospital's pediatric program in Terre Haute is the primary local option for autism evaluations in Vigo County. Developmental behavioral pediatricians provide diagnostic assessments with referral coordination to Indianapolis for complex cases.

Ages 0–18(812) 238-7000

Regional hub for west-central Indiana. Families may also be referred to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Rockville

First Steps — Parke County Early Intervention

Indiana's First Steps program provides free in-home early intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Parke County. Services include speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C.

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

FREE for eligible children. In-home delivery is critical in this rural county.

Brazil · multi-county

Indiana First Steps — Clay County

Indiana's Part C Early Intervention program for Clay County infants and toddlers (birth to 3). Free evaluations and IFSP services for children in the Brazil 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.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Covington · multi-county

Applied Behavioral Advancements — Fountain County

In-home ABA therapy for children in Fountain County. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic behavioral intervention adapted for rural west-central Indiana. Accepts commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA mandate and Medicaid waiver.

Ages 2–18

Indiana requires all commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.

Rockville · multi-county

Applied Behavioral Advancements — Parke County

In-home ABA therapy serving Parke County children. BCBA-supervised with individualized programs adapted for rural west-central Indiana. Accepts commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA mandate and Medicaid waiver.

Ages 2–18

Indiana requires all commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.

Brazil · multi-county

Centria Autism — West-Central Indiana ABA

BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for Clay County families via in-home or telehealth delivery. Indiana's ABA insurance mandate ensures coverage for most commercial plans. Terre Haute-based providers also serve Brazil.

Ages 2–21

Indiana mandates ABA coverage for commercial insurance.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Brazil · multi-county

Autism Society of Indiana — Clay County

Autism Society of Indiana family support for Clay County. Peer connection, resource navigation, and community events for Brazil-area families.

Ages All ages(317) 280-0830

Covington · multi-county

Autism Society of Indiana — Fountain County

Autism Society of Indiana family support for Fountain County. Support groups, resource navigation, and peer connection for Covington-area families in rural west-central Indiana.

Ages All ages(317) 280-0830

Rockville · multi-county

Autism Society of Indiana — Parke County

Autism Society of Indiana family support for Parke County. Resource navigation and peer connection for rural west-central Indiana families in the Rockville area.

Ages All ages(317) 280-0830

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Covington · multi-county

IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Fountain County)

Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free special education advocacy for Fountain County families covering Covington Community Schools and North Vermillion School Corporation.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 332-4433

FREE statewide PTI.

Rockville · multi-county

IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Parke County)

Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free special education advocacy for Parke County families covering Rockville Community Schools and Turkey Run Community Schools.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 332-4433

FREE statewide PTI.

Brazil · multi-county

IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Clay County

Indiana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Clay County families navigating Cloverdale, Clay Community, or other local schools.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 332-4433

FREE. Federally funded PTI.

Terre Haute · multi-county

IN*SOURCE — Special Education Rights (Vigo County)

Free statewide PTI advocacy serving Vigo County families. Helps parents navigate IEP meetings, understand IDEA rights, and resolve school disputes in the Vigo County School Corporation and surrounding districts.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 332-4433

FREE. Indiana's federally funded PTI.

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