County resource guide
Autism Resources in Bremer County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Bremer County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers17 providers in Bremer County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Allison · multi-county
Grundy County Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Butler Co.)
Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center serves as a referral point for Butler County families. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Butler County families in Allison access MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (~30 miles east) or UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo.
Waterloo (~30 miles east) is the primary hub for specialist autism evaluations in north-central Iowa.
Waterloo · multi-county
MercyOne Waterloo — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation services at MercyOne Children's Hospital in Waterloo. Serves Black Hawk County and the Cedar Valley region.
Waverly · multi-county
MercyOne Waterloo — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Bremer County families access developmental and autism evaluation services primarily through MercyOne Waterloo (25 miles south) or Allen Hospital. Provides comprehensive developmental assessments for children in the Cedar Valley region.
Waterloo is ~25 miles from Waverly. Cedar Falls options also accessible.
Independence · multi-county
UnityPoint Health — Independence Developmental Referral
Developmental referrals at UnityPoint Health in Independence, Buchanan County. Families seeking full autism evaluations are referred to MercyOne Cedar Rapids or UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City.
Cedar Rapids (~40 min) is the primary evaluation hub.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Waverly · multi-county
Bremer County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Bremer County. Coordinated by AEA 267, providing in-home developmental therapy, service coordination, and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Independence · multi-county
Buchanan County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Buchanan County. Coordinated by AEA 267, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Allison · multi-county
Butler County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Butler County. Coordinated through AEA 267, 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.
Independence · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Buchanan County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Buchanan County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Coordinated from the Cedar Valley region hub.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Waterloo · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Cedar Valley
Iowa-based ABA provider offering home- and community-based behavior intervention for children and teens with autism in the Cedar Valley. Iowa Medicaid accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Waverly · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Cedar Valley / Bremer
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Bremer County. Iowa-based BCBA-supervised provider serving the Cedar Valley region. Iowa Medicaid accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Waterloo · multi-county
UnityPoint Health — Allen Hospital Speech Therapy
Outpatient speech-language pathology at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Evaluates and treats autism-related communication, language, and AAC needs.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Allison · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Butler County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Allison-area families to Waterloo metro and statewide support networks.
Waverly · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Parent support, statewide resource connections, and advocacy for Bremer County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Waverly-area families to Cedar Valley and statewide networks.
Independence · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Buchanan County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Waverly · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Bremer 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.
Allison · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Butler 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.
Independence · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Buchanan County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Bremer 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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Iowa.
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