County resource guide
Autism Resources in Keokuk, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Keokuk. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
15 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Oskaloosa · multi-county
Mahaska Health — Developmental Referrals
Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa provides primary care and developmental referrals for Mahaska County. Families are referred to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital or Des Moines for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Iowa City (~1 hr) and Des Moines (~1 hr) are the nearest evaluation hubs.
Sigourney · multi-county
UI Stead Family Children's Hospital — Keokuk County Referral
Keokuk County families in Sigourney access comprehensive autism evaluations through UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~40 miles north). Iowa's premier pediatric autism evaluation center is well positioned to serve this southeast-central Iowa agricultural county.
Iowa City (~40 miles north) is an excellent referral option for Keokuk County families.
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.
Sigourney · multi-county
Keokuk County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Keokuk County. Coordinated through Grant Wood AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and service coordination at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Oskaloosa · multi-county
Mahaska County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Mahaska County. Coordinated by AEA, providing in-home therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Oskaloosa · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Mahaska County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Mahaska County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Serves this south-central Iowa county.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Sigourney · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Southeast Iowa (Keokuk County)
ABA therapy for Keokuk County families via telehealth and home-based services. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted. In-home model is most practical for this rural southeast-central Iowa county.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Washington · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Washington County
ABA therapy for Washington County families. BCBA-supervised programming. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Close proximity to Iowa City expands local service options.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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.
Oskaloosa · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — South Central Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Mahaska County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa.
Sigourney · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Southeast Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Keokuk County autism families. The Autism Society of Iowa connects Sigourney-area families to Iowa City and Des Moines support networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Sigourney · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Keokuk 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.
Oskaloosa · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Mahaska County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
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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