County resource guide
Autism Resources in Linn County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Linn County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Linn County (Cedar Rapids) is Iowa's second-largest metro and is served by UnityPoint Health and Mercy Medical Center for developmental evaluations. Cedar Rapids Community School District provides special education programs. Iowa Compass (PTI) provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and Iowa's Early ACCESS early intervention serves young children. The county's mid-size provider ecosystem offers good local ABA and therapy access.
Provider directory
Local Providers13 providers in Linn County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Anamosa · multi-county
Jones Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Primary care and developmental referrals at Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Jones County families are referred to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City or MercyOne Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids (~30 min) and Iowa City (~45 min) are the primary hubs for full evaluations.
Cedar Rapids · multi-county
Mercy Medical Center — Child Development Center
Developmental pediatrics and autism evaluations at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Serves Linn County and the greater Cedar Rapids metro.
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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Cedar Rapids
Carelinks ABA — Cedar Rapids
In-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Cedar Rapids and throughout Linn County.
Source: https://www.carelinksaba.com/locations/cedar-rapids
Cedar Rapids · multi-county
Hopebridge — Cedar Rapids
Center-based ABA therapy in Cedar Rapids. BCBA-supervised programming for children with autism. Accepts Iowa Medicaid and most commercial insurance.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Cedar Rapids
Lighthouse Autism Center — Cedar Rapids
Individualized ABA therapy and autism diagnostic testing in Cedar Rapids serving Linn County families.
Source: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/cedar-rapids-autism-center/
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Cedar Rapids · multi-county
Life Skills of Iowa — Pediatric OT & Sensory
Pediatric occupational therapy in Cedar Rapids specializing in sensory integration, fine motor skills, and daily living support for children with autism and developmental differences.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Cedar Rapids · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Cedar Rapids Chapter
Local chapter of the Autism Society of Iowa serving Linn County. Monthly support groups for parents and caregivers, community events, and connection to statewide resources.
FREE. Contact state office for local chapter meeting schedule.
Anamosa · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — East Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Jones County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Anamosa-area families to Cedar Rapids and statewide networks.
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.
Des Moines · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Iowa's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Iowa families statewide.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute in Iowa.
Vinton · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Benton 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.
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.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Linn County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Iowa HHS — Linn County DD Services
Contact Iowa HHS for Linn County HCBS waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Iowa HHS — Linn County DD Services
Contact Iowa HHS for Linn County HCBS waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Iowa HHS — Linn County DD Services
Contact Iowa HHS for Linn County HCBS waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Linn 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 Linn County
Serving families across Linn County including Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Springville, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Central City, Fairfax, Palo and Ely and more.
See all Iowa resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Iowa.
Iowa state guide →Nearby counties in Iowa
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