County resource guide
Calhoun County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Calhoun County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Rockwell City · multi-county
UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge (Calhoun County Referrals)
UnityPoint Health Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge is the primary referral hub for Calhoun County families seeking autism evaluations and developmental pediatric services. Rockwell City is approximately 25 miles from Fort Dodge.
Fort Dodge (~25 miles) is the primary hub for specialty developmental services for Calhoun County families.
Fort Dodge · multi-county
UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatric services and autism referrals at UnityPoint Health Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. The primary hospital hub for north-central Iowa; complex evaluations are referred to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital or Des Moines.
Des Moines (~1.5 hrs) is the primary hub for full multidisciplinary evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Rockwell City · multi-county
Calhoun County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Calhoun County. Coordinated through Lakes AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Fort Dodge · multi-county
Webster County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Webster County. Coordinated by Lakes AEA, 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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fort Dodge · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — North Central Iowa
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Webster County and north-central Iowa. BCBA-supervised programming. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Rockwell City · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — North Central Iowa (Calhoun Co.)
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Calhoun County. BCBA-supervised programming. 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.
Fort Dodge · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Central Iowa
Statewide parent support network and advocacy for Webster County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Fort Dodge families to regional events and statewide resources.
Rockwell City · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Calhoun County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Rockwell City families to Fort Dodge and statewide support networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Fort Dodge · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Webster 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.
Rockwell City · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Calhoun 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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