County resource guide
Delaware County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Delaware County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Dubuque · multi-county
MercyOne Dubuque — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Developmental and behavioral pediatrics clinic at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque. Provides autism evaluations and developmental assessments for children in Dubuque County and the tri-state area.
Manchester · multi-county
Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals (Delaware County)
Regional Medical Center in Manchester provides primary care and developmental referrals for Delaware County families. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to Mercy Medical Center — Dubuque (~35 miles east) or UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~65 miles south).
Dubuque (~35 miles east) is the primary hub for specialist autism evaluations for Delaware County.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Manchester · multi-county
Delaware County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Delaware County. Coordinated through AEA 1, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Dubuque · multi-county
Dubuque County Early ACCESS
Iowa's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 in Dubuque County. Coordinated by AEA 1, providing service coordination, in-home therapy, and developmental support.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Anamosa · multi-county
Jones County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Jones County. Coordinated through Grant Wood 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.
Anamosa · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — East Iowa Telehealth (Jones Co.)
Telehealth ABA therapy serving Jones County families. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Manchester · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Northeast Iowa Telehealth (Delaware County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Delaware County families in northeast Iowa. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support, with in-person referrals to Dubuque-area providers. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Dubuque providers (~35 miles) are accessible for in-person sessions.
Dubuque · multi-county
Great Plains ABA — Dubuque
Center-based and home ABA therapy services in Dubuque. BCBA-supervised programs for children with autism. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Dubuque · multi-county
Dubuque Speech & Hearing Center
Outpatient speech-language pathology serving Dubuque County. Specializes in autism-related communication, AAC, and language development for children and teens.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Dubuque · multi-county
Hillcrest Family Services — Autism Support
Behavioral health and autism support services at Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque. Counseling, case management, and community-based support for individuals with autism and co-occurring mental health needs.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Manchester · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Delaware County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Manchester-area families to Dubuque metro and statewide networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Anamosa · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Jones 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.
Manchester · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Delaware 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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