County resource guide
Autism Resources in Delaware County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Delaware County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers18 providers in Delaware County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Elkader · multi-county
MercyOne Dubuque — Clayton County Developmental Referral
Clayton County families in Elkader access autism evaluation referrals through MercyOne Dubuque (~60 miles east) or University of Iowa in Iowa City. Clayton County stretches along the Mississippi in northeast Iowa with very limited local specialist access.
Rural northeast Iowa. Dubuque (~60 miles) and Iowa City (~90 miles) are the primary evaluation hubs.
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.
Independence · multi-county
UnityPoint Health — Independence Developmental Referral
Developmental referrals at UnityPoint Health in Independence, Buchanan County. Families seeking full autism evaluations are referred to MercyOne Cedar Rapids or UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City.
Cedar Rapids (~40 min) is the primary evaluation hub.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Elkader · multi-county
Clayton County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Clayton County. Coordinated by AEA 1, providing in-home developmental therapy and service coordination at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
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.
Independence · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Buchanan County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Buchanan County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Coordinated from the Cedar Valley region hub.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
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.
Independence · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Buchanan County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa.
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.
Elkader · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Clayton County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations are essential for families in this remote northeast Iowa county.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
Independence · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Buchanan County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Delaware 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.
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