County resource guide
Autism Resources in Chickasaw County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Chickasaw County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers12 providers in Chickasaw County
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Diagnostic 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.
West Union · multi-county
MercyOne North Iowa — Fayette County Developmental Referral
Fayette County families in West Union access autism evaluation referrals through MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City or MercyOne Waterloo. Fayette County is a rural northeast Iowa county where families often travel considerable distances for specialized care.
Rural northeast Iowa. Waterloo (~1 hr) and Mason City (~1 hr) are the nearest full evaluation hubs.
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.
West Union · multi-county
Fayette County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Fayette County. Coordinated by AEA 267, providing in-home developmental therapy and service coordination 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.
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.
West Union · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Fayette County autism families. The Autism Society of Iowa connects West Union-area families to Cedar Valley and statewide 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.
West Union · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Fayette County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Available statewide by phone, video, or in person.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Chickasaw 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.
See all Iowa resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Iowa.
Iowa state guide →Nearby counties in Iowa
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