County resource guide
Autism Resources in Wells County, Indiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Wells County. Indiana statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers24 providers in Wells County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Parkview Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Developmental Services
Fort Wayne · serves multiple counties
Parkview Health's pediatric program in Fort Wayne includes developmental pediatrics services with autism evaluation capabilities. As northeast Indiana's dominant health system, Parkview is the primary entry point for autism diagnostic referrals in Allen County. Complex cases are referred to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis or Michigan medical centers.
Decatur · multi-county
Adams Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur connects families to developmental pediatricians and diagnostic evaluations. Hospital care coordinators help schedule autism assessments with Fort Wayne specialists.
Bluffton · multi-county
Parkview Health — Wells County Clinic (Fort Wayne Referral)
Parkview Health serves Wells County families through its network of clinics and the main Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, approximately 25 miles away. Developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation services are accessed primarily through Fort Wayne. Wells County families face a manageable commute for specialist services compared to more remote rural counties.
Fort Wayne (Parkview Regional) is approximately 25 miles from Bluffton — a manageable commute for specialist evaluations.
Fort Wayne · multi-county
Parkview Regional Medical Center — Fort Wayne Hub for Huntington County
Huntington County families are 20 miles from Fort Wayne (Allen County). Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne is the primary specialist hub for autism evaluations, developmental pediatrics, and child neurology for the Huntington area.
Fort Wayne (20 miles) is the primary hub. Huntington is VP Mike Pence's home county.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Bluffton
First Steps — Wells County Early Intervention
Indiana First Steps provides free IDEA Part C early intervention for Wells County children birth to age 3. Developmental evaluations, service coordination, speech therapy, OT, and family support at no cost. Home-based delivery in Bluffton and surrounding communities.
FREE. Call immediately with any developmental concern about a child under 3 — no diagnosis needed.
Hartford City · multi-county
Indiana First Steps — Blackford County
Indiana's Part C Early Intervention program for Blackford County infants and toddlers (birth to 3). Free evaluations and IFSP services for children in the Hartford City area with developmental delays or autism risk.
FREE through age 3. Do not wait for a diagnosis.
Huntington · multi-county
Indiana First Steps — Huntington County
Indiana's Part C Early Intervention program for Huntington County infants and toddlers (birth to 3). Free evaluations and IFSP services for children in the Huntington area with developmental delays or autism risk.
FREE through age 3. Indiana First Steps has strong NE Indiana coordination.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Portland · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Eastern Indiana ABA (Jay County)
In-home ABA therapy for Jay County children. BCBA-supervised programming with individualized treatment plans. Indiana ABA insurance mandate applies to most commercial plans.
Indiana mandates ABA coverage for commercial insurance.
Fort Wayne · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Fort Wayne
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy in Fort Wayne serving Allen County families. BCBA-supervised with individualized treatment planning. Accepts Indiana Medicaid and most commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA insurance mandate.
Indiana's ABA mandate covers most commercial plans. Ask about BDDS waiver funding for Medicaid recipients.
Bluffton · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Northeast Indiana (Wells Outreach)
In-home ABA therapy serving Wells County from the Fort Wayne base. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic developmental approaches. Accepts Indiana Medicaid and most commercial insurance under Indiana's ABA insurance mandate. In-home delivery standard for Wells County given the lack of local ABA centers.
In-home delivery is typical for Wells County. Fort Wayne-based centers are accessible for center-based options.
Decatur · multi-county
Centria Autism — Fort Wayne Region
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Adams County children, coordinated from the Fort Wayne regional office. Board-certified behavior analysts supervise all programming.
Huntington · multi-county
Centria Autism — Northeast Indiana ABA (Huntington)
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for Huntington County families via Fort Wayne clinic or in-home delivery. Indiana ABA insurance mandate ensures coverage for most commercial plans.
Indiana mandates ABA coverage for commercial insurance.
Hartford City · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA for East-Central Indiana
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for Blackford County families via telehealth or in-home delivery. Indiana's ABA insurance mandate ensures coverage for most commercial plans.
Indiana mandates ABA coverage for commercial insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Decatur · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Adams County
Autism Society of Indiana connects Adams County families to statewide peer support, resource navigation, and advocacy. Fort Wayne area chapters offer the closest in-person programming.
Hartford City · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Blackford County
Autism Society of Indiana family support for Blackford County. Peer connection, resource navigation, and community events serving the Hartford City area.
Huntington · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Huntington County
Autism Society of Indiana family support for Huntington County. Peer connection, resource navigation, and community events for the Huntington area — connected to the Fort Wayne chapter.
Fort Wayne · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Northeast Indiana
Autism Society of Indiana connects Allen County families with peer support groups, family resource events, and statewide advocacy programming. Fort Wayne's role as northeast Indiana's largest city makes it a natural hub for regional autism family community events.
Bluffton · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Northeast Indiana (Wells County)
Autism Society of Indiana provides peer support, family resources, and advocacy connections for Wells County families. Fort Wayne-area chapter events and programming are the most accessible in-person options for Wells County families. Virtual support groups available statewide.
Fort Wayne chapter events are the nearest in-person option for most Wells County families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Hartford City · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Blackford County
Indiana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Blackford County families navigating Blackford County Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Huntington · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Huntington County
Indiana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Huntington County families navigating Huntington County Community Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Portland · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Jay County
Indiana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Jay County families navigating Jay School Corporation.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Bluffton · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — IEP Advocacy for Wells County
Indiana's federally funded PTI center providing free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and dispute assistance for Wells County families. Phone consultations and webinars make statewide PTI support accessible for families in rural northeast Indiana.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Phone support available for families unable to attend in-person workshops.
Decatur · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy
IN*SOURCE is Indiana's Parent Training and Information Center. Free advocacy support, IEP guidance, and special education rights training for Adams County families.
Fort Wayne · multi-county
Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) — Northeast Indiana Outreach
The Indiana Resource Center for Autism at IU Bloomington provides training, consultation, and resources for families and professionals statewide, including northeast Indiana. IRCA offers workshops in the Fort Wayne area, a comprehensive online resource library, and consultation services for families navigating school systems and BDDS waiver programs.
FREE statewide resource. Northeast Indiana families can request on-site training and consultation.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Wells 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.
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