Autism Resources in Vigo County, Indiana
19 providers in Terre Haute and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Vigo County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Vigo County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Union Health — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Terre Haute, IN · serves several counties
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.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Therapeutic Pathways — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · serves several counties
ABA therapy provider serving Vigo County children with center-based and in-home services. BCBA-supervised programming accepts commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA mandate and Medicaid waiver funding.
Indiana requires commercial insurers to cover medically necessary ABA.
Speech therapy
1 providerSpeech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Indiana State University — Communication Disorders Clinic
Terre Haute, IN
ISU's on-campus speech-language clinic serves children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, offering reduced-cost evaluations and therapy in Terre Haute. Strong emphasis on AAC and social communication with university-supervised SLPs.
University clinic — reduced fees. Schedule around academic calendar.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Wabash Valley Autism Support Group
Terre Haute, IN
Community support group in the Terre Haute area for parents and caregivers of autistic children and adults. Monthly gatherings for peer connection, resource sharing, and family support in west-central Indiana.
Contact the Autism Society of Indiana to find current meeting schedule.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Rights (Vigo County)
Terre Haute, IN · serves several counties
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.
Also serving Vigo County
These 26 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Vigo County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
2 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Union Health — Terre Haute Hub for Clay County
Terre Haute, IN · serves several counties
Clay County families in Brazil are adjacent to Vigo County (Terre Haute is about 15 miles west). Union Hospital in Terre Haute is the primary healthcare hub, with developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation referrals for Clay County families.
Terre Haute (15 miles) is the primary hub. Ask for a developmental peds referral.
Union Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Newport, IN · serves several counties
Union Hospital in Terre Haute serves Vermillion County families with developmental screenings and referrals to Terre Haute and Indianapolis specialists for autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Indiana First Steps — Clay County
Brazil, IN · serves several counties
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
3 providersApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Centria Autism — Terre Haute Region
Sullivan, IN · serves several counties
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Sullivan County children from the Terre Haute office. BCBA-supervised programming reaches Sullivan and the Wabash Valley corridor.
Centria Autism — Terre Haute Region
Newport, IN · serves several counties
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Vermillion County children from the Terre Haute office. In-home BCBA-supervised sessions reach Newport and rural Vermillion County.
Centria Autism — West-Central Indiana ABA
Brazil, IN · serves several counties
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.
Respite care
3 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
Indiana Caregiver Support — available WHILE you wait for a waiver
Statewide, IN · serves several counties
This is the answer to Indiana's hardest problem. Families sitting on the Family Supports Waiver waiting list can apply for Caregiver Support services, which provide temporary assistance to families caring at home for someone with an intellectual or developmental disability — you do not have to hold a waiver to get it. Given that Indiana froze movement onto both waivers, this is the practical route for families who would otherwise be told to wait years with nothing.
If you already hold the FSW or CIH waiver, respite is a selectable service instead — your case manager provides the provider list. Different route, same outcome.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, IN
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, IN
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
3 providersParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of Indiana — Clay County
Brazil, IN · serves several counties
Autism Society of Indiana family support for Clay County. Peer connection, resource navigation, and community events for Brazil-area families.
Autism Society of Indiana — Sullivan County
Sullivan, IN · serves several counties
Autism Society of Indiana connects Sullivan County families to peer support and advocacy. Terre Haute chapter events are accessible for Sullivan-area families.
Autism Society of Indiana — Vermillion County
Newport, IN · serves several counties
Autism Society of Indiana connects Vermillion County families to statewide peer support and advocacy. Terre Haute chapter events are the most accessible for Newport-area families.
Advocacy & legal
3 providersLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Clay County
Brazil, IN · serves several counties
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.
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy
Sullivan, IN · serves several counties
IN*SOURCE offers free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Sullivan County families in the Wabash Valley region.
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy
Newport, IN · serves several counties
IN*SOURCE provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights assistance for Vermillion County families along the Wabash River corridor.
Activities, clubs & recreation
11 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
Indiana Resource Center for Autism - camps and programs
Bloomington, IN · serves several counties
Indiana University's autism center maintains a summer camps and programs guide for the state - a well-maintained index rather than a provider, and free.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, IN
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, IN
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, IN
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, IN
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, IN
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
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KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, IN
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, IN
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, IN
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, IN
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, IN
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
Not sure which kind of therapy you need?
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About autism services in Vigo County
Vigo County — home to Terre Haute and West Terre Haute — is anchored by Union Hospital for healthcare services. Indiana State University's special education programs contribute to regional workforce training. Vigo County School Corporation provides special education. Indiana's First Steps is available for children under 3, and IN*SOURCE provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Families seeking more specialized evaluation sometimes travel to Indianapolis.
Helpful guides
Guides for Vigo County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all Indiana resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Indiana.
Indiana state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Vigo County, Indiana?
We list 19 providers serving Vigo County, covering parent & family support, ABA therapy, advocacy & legal, respite care and early intervention (0–3), plus 3 more. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Vigo County accept Medicaid?
1 of the providers we list for Vigo County state that they accept Medicaid, including Therapeutic Pathways — Terre Haute. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Vigo County?
ABA providers serving Vigo County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Vigo County families?
Yes — 1 provider serving Vigo County offers telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Vigo County?
4 providers serving Vigo County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Indiana?
Indiana families can apply to the Family Supports Waiver (FSW) and Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver (CIH), a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Years for FSW; CIH is crisis-entry only, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Vigo County?
If none of the Vigo County providers is the right fit, these Indiana counties currently have the most listed providers: Allen County (30), Marion County (30), Monroe County (27), Fountain County (25). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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