County resource guide
Adair County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Adair County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Greenfield · multi-county
Adair County Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield provides primary care and developmental referrals for Adair County children. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines (~70 miles east) or contact UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Des Moines (~70 miles) is the primary hub for comprehensive autism evaluations in SW Iowa.
Atlantic · multi-county
Cass County Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic provides primary care and developmental referrals for Cass County children. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to Children's Nebraska in Omaha (~75 miles via Council Bluffs) or Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines.
Council Bluffs (~45 miles) connects to Omaha's full pediatric autism evaluation services.
Corning · multi-county
Greater Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals (Adams Co.)
Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston serves as the primary referral hub for Adams County families seeking developmental pediatric services. Families in Corning typically travel to Creston or Des Moines (~90 miles) for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Des Moines (~90 miles) is the closest full autism evaluation center for Adams County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Greenfield · multi-county
Adair County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Adair County. Coordinated through Heartland AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Corning · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Southwest Iowa Telehealth (Adams Co.)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Adams County families in rural southwest Iowa. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Greenfield · multi-county
Centria Autism — Southwest Iowa Telehealth (Adair County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Adair County families in rural southwest Iowa. BCBA-supervised parent training, behavior support plans, and family coaching. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Greenfield · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Southwest Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Adair County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Greenfield-area families to Des Moines metro and statewide support networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Greenfield · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Adair County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Phone, video, and in-person consultations available statewide.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
Corning · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Adams County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Phone, video, and in-person consultations available statewide.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
Atlantic · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Cass County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Phone, video, and in-person consultations available statewide.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
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