County resource guide
Autism Resources in Switzerland, Indiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Switzerland. Indiana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
16 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Cincinnati · multi-county
Cincinnati Children's Hospital — Ohio County Hub
Ohio County is Indiana's smallest county by area. Families in Rising Sun are ~30 miles from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, one of the nation's premier autism evaluation centers — far more accessible than Riley Hospital in Indianapolis.
Cincinnati Children's (30 miles) is the most practical evaluation hub. Ohio County is Indiana's smallest by area.
Lawrenceburg · multi-county
Dearborn County Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referrals
Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg provides pediatric services with referral pathways to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (~25 miles west across the Ohio River), one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country. Dearborn County families have exceptional access to Cincinnati's world-class pediatric specialists.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital (~25 miles west) is one of the top pediatric programs in the US. Confirm Indiana insurance coverage in Ohio.
Madison · multi-county
King's Daughters' Health — Developmental Referrals
King's Daughters' Health in Madison provides developmental screenings and refers Jefferson County families to Louisville and Indianapolis specialists for autism evaluations.
Vevay · multi-county
Switzerland County Wellness Center — Developmental Referrals
Switzerland County Wellness Center in Vevay connects families to Cincinnati and Louisville developmental specialists for autism evaluations. Telehealth appointments are widely used due to the county's rural character.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Vevay
First Steps — Switzerland County Early Intervention
Indiana First Steps provides free in-home early intervention for Switzerland County children birth to 3. Evaluations available for families in Vevay and surrounding communities.
Rising Sun · multi-county
Indiana First Steps — Ohio County
Indiana's Part C Early Intervention program for Ohio County infants and toddlers (birth–3). Free evaluations and IFSP services for children in the Rising Sun area.
FREE through age 3. Indiana First Steps for in-state services; Cincinnati supplements.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Rising Sun · multi-county
Centria Autism — Southeast Indiana / Cincinnati Metro ABA
ABA therapy for Ohio County children via in-home delivery or Cincinnati-area clinics. BCBA-supervised. Indiana ABA insurance mandate applies to commercial plans.
Cincinnati-area providers are often closest. Confirm insurance network.
Vevay · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy — Cincinnati Region
Hopebridge serves Switzerland County families from Cincinnati-area centers with ABA therapy and telehealth options. In-home options available for Vevay and the Ohio River communities.
Madison · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy — Louisville Region
Hopebridge serves Jefferson County families from its Louisville-area centers with ABA therapy and telehealth options for families in Madison and the Ohio River corridor.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Madison · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Jefferson County
Autism Society of Indiana supports Jefferson County families with peer connection and advocacy. Louisville-area and Madison-area meetups available for Ohio River community families.
Rising Sun · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Ohio County
Autism Society of Indiana statewide support for Ohio County families in Rising Sun. Peer connection and resource navigation for Indiana's smallest county community.
Vevay · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Switzerland County
Autism Society of Indiana connects Switzerland County families to peer support and advocacy. Cincinnati and Louisville area chapters are the most accessible for Vevay families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Lawrenceburg · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy (Dearborn County)
Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free special education advocacy for Dearborn County families covering South Dearborn Community School Corporation and Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation.
FREE statewide PTI.
Rising Sun · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Ohio County
Indiana's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Ohio County families navigating Rising Sun–Ohio County Community Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Madison · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy
IN*SOURCE provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Jefferson County families. Statewide helpline available in English and Spanish.
Vevay · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy
IN*SOURCE provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Switzerland County families. Statewide helpline and telehealth workshops available.
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