County resource guide
Autism Resources in Johnson County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Johnson County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Johnson County (Iowa City) is home to the University of Iowa's Center for Disabilities and Development — Iowa's federally designated UCEDD and one of the Midwest's strongest academic autism programs. Iowa Compass is operated from the CDD, making Iowa City a resource hub for statewide navigation. Iowa Compass (PTI) provides free IEP advocacy, and Iowa's Early ACCESS program serves young children.
Provider directory
Local Providers14 providers in Johnson County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Tipton · multi-county
Genesis Health System — Cedar County Developmental Referral
Cedar County families in Tipton access autism evaluation referrals through Genesis Health System in Davenport (~35 miles east) or UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~40 miles west). Cedar County sits between Iowa City and Davenport, two strong evaluation hubs.
Iowa City (~40 miles west) and Davenport (~35 miles east) both accessible for comprehensive evaluations.
Marengo · multi-county
UI Stead Family Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation Referral
Iowa County families have ready access to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~40 min), Iowa's premier pediatric autism evaluation center. Ask your primary care provider in Marengo or North English for a referral.
Iowa City is ~40 miles east of Marengo. Referral from primary care recommended.
Iowa City · multi-county
University of Iowa — Center for Disabilities and Development
Iowa's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the University of Iowa. Offers comprehensive autism evaluations, early intervention, family consultation, and the Iowa Compass resource network. One of the Midwest's strongest academic autism programs.
Iowa's UCEDD. Particularly strong for complex cases and families needing multidisciplinary evaluation.
Washington · multi-county
Washington County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Washington County Hospital in Washington provides primary care and developmental referrals for this east-central Iowa county. UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~25 miles west) is the primary autism evaluation destination — an exceptionally short drive for a rural Iowa county.
Iowa City (~25 miles west) provides excellent specialist access for Washington County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Iowa City
Johnson County Early ACCESS
Iowa's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 with developmental delays or disabilities in Johnson County. Provides service coordination, in-home therapy, and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Washington · multi-county
Washington County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Washington County. Coordinated by Grant Wood AEA, providing in-home therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Iowa City · multi-county
UnityPoint Health — Speech & Language Pathology, Iowa City
Outpatient speech-language therapy at UnityPoint Health in Iowa City. Evaluates and treats autism-related communication delays, AAC, and pragmatic language across the lifespan.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Marengo · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — East Central Iowa
Parent support network and statewide resource connections for Iowa County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Marengo-area families to Iowa City and regional networks.
Tipton · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — East Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Cedar County autism families. Connects Tipton-area families to Iowa City and Davenport support networks.
Washington · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — East Central Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Washington County autism families. Close proximity to Iowa City provides good access to UI support resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Iowa City · multi-county
Iowa Compass — Information & Referral Network
Iowa's premier information and referral service for disability and special education resources. Operated by the University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development. Free resource navigation, service coordination, and referrals statewide.
FREE. The first call for any Iowa family navigating autism services — excellent resource navigation.
Marengo · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Iowa 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.
Tipton · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Cedar 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.
Washington · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Washington County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Johnson County.
School & special education
- Iowa City Community School District — Special Education
Iowa City is the county seat and home to the University of Iowa.
Services & benefits
- Iowa HHS — Johnson County DD Services
Contact Iowa HHS for Johnson County HCBS waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Iowa HHS — Johnson County DD Services
Contact Iowa HHS for Johnson County HCBS waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Iowa HHS — Johnson County DD Services
Contact Iowa HHS for Johnson County HCBS waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Johnson 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.
Communities served
Cities in Johnson County
Serving families across Johnson County including Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Solon, Tiffin, Hills, Lone Tree, Oxford, Swisher and Shueyville and more.
See all Iowa resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Iowa.
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