County resource guide
Chickasaw County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Chickasaw County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Charles City · multi-county
Floyd County Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Primary care and developmental referrals at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families access MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City (~25 miles) or the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital for complex cases.
Mason City (~25 miles) is the primary hub for specialist and autism evaluation services.
New Hampton · multi-county
MercyOne North Iowa — Developmental Referrals (Chickasaw County)
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City serves as the primary referral hub for Chickasaw County families seeking autism evaluations. New Hampton is approximately 40 miles from Mason City, giving Chickasaw County families access to north Iowa's specialist services.
Mason City (~40 miles) is the primary hub for developmental and autism evaluation services in NE Iowa.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
New Hampton · multi-county
Chickasaw County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Chickasaw 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.
Charles City · multi-county
Floyd County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Floyd County. Coordinated by 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.
Charles City · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — North Iowa Telehealth (Floyd Co.)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Floyd County families, with BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
New Hampton · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Northeast Iowa Telehealth (Chickasaw Co.)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Chickasaw County families in northeast Iowa. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support, with in-person referrals to Waterloo or Mason City providers. 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.
Charles City · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Floyd County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Charles City families to Mason City and statewide support networks.
New Hampton · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Chickasaw County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects New Hampton families to Waterloo and Mason City networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Charles City · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Floyd 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.
New Hampton · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Chickasaw 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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