County resource guide
Autism Resources in Harrison, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Harrison. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Council Bluffs · multi-county
Children's Nebraska — Autism Evaluation Clinic
Major pediatric autism evaluation center across the river in Omaha, routinely serving Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County families. Comprehensive multidisciplinary autism assessment.
Omaha-based; Council Bluffs families routinely travel here for evaluations.
Logan · multi-county
Methodist Jennie Edmundson — Harrison County Referral
Harrison County families in Logan access autism evaluation referrals through Methodist Jennie Edmundson in Council Bluffs (~30 miles south) or Children's Nebraska in Omaha (~40 miles). Council Bluffs is the regional hub for western Iowa.
Council Bluffs (~30 miles south) is the nearest significant medical hub.
Onawa · multi-county
Sanford Health — Monona County Referral
Monona County families in Onawa access developmental and autism evaluation referrals through Sanford Health in Sioux City (~30 miles south), the regional hub for northwest Iowa. Onawa sits on the Missouri River flood plain.
Sioux City (~30 miles south) is the primary hub for full autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Logan · multi-county
Harrison County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Harrison County. Coordinated by GreatWest AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Onawa · multi-county
Monona County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Monona County. Coordinated by AEA 12, providing in-home therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Council Bluffs · multi-county
Pottawattamie County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Pottawattamie County. Coordinated by AEA 13 (GreatWest AEA), providing in-home and community-based services 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.
Council Bluffs · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Council Bluffs
Home- and center-based ABA therapy serving Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. BCBA-supervised. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Logan · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Harrison County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Harrison County. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted. Coordinated from Council Bluffs.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Onawa · multi-county
Hopebridge — Northwest Iowa (Monona County)
ABA therapy for Monona County families, coordinated from Sioux City. Home-based delivery is most accessible for this rural Missouri River county. Iowa Medicaid accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Council Bluffs · multi-county
Methodist Jennie Edmundson — Pediatric Therapy
Pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapy at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Treats autism-related sensory, motor, and communication needs.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Council Bluffs · multi-county
Focus Behavioral Health
Behavioral health counseling and psychiatric services in Council Bluffs. Supports individuals with autism and co-occurring mental health conditions across all ages.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Logan · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Western Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Harrison County autism families. Connects Logan-area families to Council Bluffs and Omaha metro resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Logan · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Harrison County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
Onawa · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Monona County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
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