County resource guide
Benton County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Benton County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
19 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Cedar Rapids · multi-county
Mercy Medical Center — Child Development Center
Developmental pediatrics and autism evaluations at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Serves Linn County and the greater Cedar Rapids metro.
Marengo · multi-county
UI Stead Family Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation Referral
Iowa County families have ready access to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~40 min), Iowa's premier pediatric autism evaluation center. Ask your primary care provider in Marengo or North English for a referral.
Iowa City is ~40 miles east of Marengo. Referral from primary care recommended.
Toledo · multi-county
UnityPoint Health Marshalltown — Developmental Referrals (Tama Co.)
Tama County families in Toledo and Tama access developmental services through UnityPoint Marshalltown (~20 miles). For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~60 miles). Note that the Meskwaki Nation has tribal health services in Tama.
Meskwaki (Sac and Fox Tribe) families may also access tribal health services in Tama.
Vinton · multi-county
Virginia Gay Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Primary care and developmental referrals at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Benton County families are referred to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City or MercyOne Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids (~30 min) and Iowa City (~45 min) are primary hubs for full evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Vinton · multi-county
Benton County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Benton County. Coordinated through Grant Wood AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Marengo · multi-county
Iowa County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Iowa County. Coordinated by Grant Wood AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Toledo · multi-county
Tama County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Tama County. Serves all families including Meskwaki Nation members, providing in-home 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.
Toledo · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Tama County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Tama County, including Meskwaki Nation families. BCBA-supervised programming. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Tribal families may also have coverage through Meskwaki tribal programs.
Vinton · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — East Central Iowa Telehealth
ABA therapy via telehealth and home visits serving Benton County families. BCBA-supervised parent training and therapy. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Marengo · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Iowa County Telehealth
ABA therapy via telehealth for Iowa County families. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Cedar Rapids · multi-county
Hopebridge — Cedar Rapids
Center-based ABA therapy in Cedar Rapids. BCBA-supervised programming for children with autism. Accepts Iowa Medicaid and most commercial insurance.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Cedar Rapids · multi-county
Life Skills of Iowa — Pediatric OT & Sensory
Pediatric occupational therapy in Cedar Rapids specializing in sensory integration, fine motor skills, and daily living support for children with autism and developmental differences.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Cedar Rapids · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Cedar Rapids Chapter
Local chapter of the Autism Society of Iowa serving Linn County. Monthly support groups for parents and caregivers, community events, and connection to statewide resources.
FREE. Contact state office for local chapter meeting schedule.
Toledo · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Tama County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Toledo and Tama families to Marshalltown and statewide networks.
Vinton · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — East Central Iowa
Statewide parent support network for Benton County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Vinton-area families to Cedar Rapids and statewide support resources.
Marengo · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — East Central Iowa
Parent support network and statewide resource connections for Iowa County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Marengo-area families to Iowa City and regional networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Vinton · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Benton 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.
Marengo · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Iowa 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.
Toledo · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Tama County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Tribal and non-tribal families are served equally under IDEA. Phone, video, and in-person consultations available.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
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