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 listedDiagnostic 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FREE. Indiana's federally funded PTI.
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