County resource guide
Autism Resources in Grundy, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Grundy. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
24 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Allison · multi-county
Grundy County Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Butler Co.)
Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center serves as a referral point for Butler County families. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Butler County families in Allison access MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (~30 miles east) or UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo.
Waterloo (~30 miles east) is the primary hub for specialist autism evaluations in north-central Iowa.
Eldora · multi-county
Hansen Family Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Iowa Falls)
Hansen Family Hospital in Iowa Falls provides primary care and developmental referrals for Hardin County children. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to Marshalltown or Fort Dodge providers, or UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Iowa Falls and Eldora are the two main towns. Marshalltown (~40 min) has developmental specialty access.
Waterloo · multi-county
MercyOne Waterloo — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation services at MercyOne Children's Hospital in Waterloo. Serves Black Hawk County and the Cedar Valley region.
Waverly · multi-county
MercyOne Waterloo — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Bremer County families access developmental and autism evaluation services primarily through MercyOne Waterloo (25 miles south) or Allen Hospital. Provides comprehensive developmental assessments for children in the Cedar Valley region.
Waterloo is ~25 miles from Waverly. Cedar Falls options also accessible.
Grundy Center · multi-county
MercyOne Waterloo — Grundy County Developmental Referral
Grundy County families in Grundy Center access autism evaluation referrals through MercyOne Waterloo (~25 miles northwest) or McFarland Clinic in Ames. Grundy County is a rural agricultural county in north-central Iowa between the Cedar Valley and Ames.
Waterloo (~25 miles northwest) and Ames (~45 miles south) are the nearest evaluation hubs.
Marshalltown · multi-county
UnityPoint Health — Marshalltown
Pediatric and developmental services at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. Provides developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluation. Families may be referred to Iowa Methodist in Des Moines or UI Stead Family Children's Hospital for comprehensive assessments.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Waterloo · multi-county
Black Hawk County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention program serving children birth–3 in Black Hawk County. Coordinates speech, OT, developmental, and family support services at home and in natural settings.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Contact AEA 267 for referral in Black Hawk County.
Waverly · multi-county
Bremer County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Bremer County. Coordinated by AEA 267, providing in-home developmental therapy, service coordination, and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Allison · multi-county
Butler County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Butler 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.
Grundy Center · multi-county
Grundy County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Grundy 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.
Eldora · multi-county
Hardin County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Hardin 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.
Marshalltown · multi-county
Marshall County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Marshall County. Coordinated by Heartland AEA, providing in-home therapy, developmental support, and service coordination 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.
Eldora · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — North Central Iowa (Hardin Co.)
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Hardin County. BCBA-supervised programming serving Eldora and Iowa Falls areas. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Waterloo · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Cedar Valley
Iowa-based ABA provider offering home- and community-based behavior intervention for children and teens with autism in the Cedar Valley. Iowa Medicaid accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Grundy Center · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Cedar Valley / Grundy
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for Grundy County families. Iowa-based BCBA-supervised provider serving the Cedar Valley region. Iowa Medicaid accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Allison · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — North Central Iowa Telehealth (Butler Co.)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Butler County families in north-central Iowa. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support, with in-person sessions available through Waterloo-area 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.
Eldora · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Hardin County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Eldora and Iowa Falls families to north-central Iowa and statewide networks.
Allison · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Butler County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Allison-area families to Waterloo metro and statewide support networks.
Grundy Center · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Grundy County autism families. Connects Grundy Center families to Cedar Valley and statewide autism networks.
Marshalltown · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Statewide Network
Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy network for autism families in Marshall County. The Autism Society of Iowa provides connections to local and regional support groups.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Marshalltown · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Marshall County families from Iowa's statewide, federally funded PTI. Available by phone, video, or in person.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
Eldora · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Hardin 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.
Allison · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Butler 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.
Grundy Center · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Grundy 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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