County resource guide
Clarke County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Clarke County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Osceola · multi-county
Clarke County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Clarke County Hospital in Osceola provides primary care and developmental referrals for Clarke County families. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines (~65 miles north) or Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.
Des Moines (~65 miles north) is the primary hub for comprehensive autism evaluations for SW Iowa families.
Leon · multi-county
Decatur County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Decatur County Hospital in Leon provides primary care and developmental referrals for Decatur County children. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines (~90 miles) or Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.
Des Moines (~90 miles) and Ottumwa (~65 miles) are the nearest hubs for autism specialty services.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Osceola · multi-county
Clarke County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Clarke County. Coordinated through Heartland AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost to eligible families.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Leon · multi-county
Decatur County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Decatur County. Coordinated through Heartland AEA, 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.
Leon · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — South Iowa Telehealth (Decatur County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Decatur County families in south-central Iowa. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Osceola · multi-county
Centria Autism — South Central Iowa Telehealth (Clarke County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Clarke County families in rural south-central Iowa. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. 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.
Osceola · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — South Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Clarke County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Osceola-area families to Des Moines and statewide support networks.
Leon · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — South Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Decatur County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Leon-area families to Des Moines metro and statewide support networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Osceola · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Clarke 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.
Leon · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Decatur 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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