County resource guide
Autism Resources in Marshall County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Marshall County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Marshall County (Marshalltown) is a regional hub in central Iowa. Iowa Compass (PTI) provides free statewide IEP advocacy. MercyOne Marshalltown Medical Center provides some health services. Families seeking specialized evaluations travel to Des Moines or Iowa City. Iowa's Early ACCESS program serves young children with developmental needs.
Provider directory
Local Providers20 providers in Marshall County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Ames · multi-county
McFarland Clinic — Developmental Pediatrics, Ames
Developmental pediatric evaluations and autism assessments at McFarland Clinic in Ames. Serves Story County and central Iowa families.
Newton · multi-county
Skiff Medical Center — Pediatric Referrals
Skiff Medical Center in Newton provides primary care and developmental referrals for Jasper County children. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to Blank Children's in Des Moines or UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Des Moines (~30 min) is the primary hub for full evaluations.
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.
Toledo · multi-county
UnityPoint Health Marshalltown — Developmental Referrals (Tama Co.)
Tama County families in Toledo and Tama access developmental services through UnityPoint Marshalltown (~20 miles). For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~60 miles). Note that the Meskwaki Nation has tribal health services in Tama.
Meskwaki (Sac and Fox Tribe) families may also access tribal health services in Tama.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Newton · multi-county
Jasper County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Jasper County. Coordinated by Heartland AEA, 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.
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.
Ames · multi-county
Story County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Story County. Coordinated by AEA 11, delivering in-home and community-based services at no cost to eligible families.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Toledo · multi-county
Tama County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Tama County. Serves all families including Meskwaki Nation members, providing in-home therapy and family support 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.
Newton · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Central Iowa
ABA therapy serving Jasper County families, with BCBA-supervised home and community-based programming. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Marshalltown · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Marshalltown
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Marshall County. BCBA-supervised programming. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
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.
Toledo · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Tama County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Tama County, including Meskwaki Nation families. BCBA-supervised programming. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Tribal families may also have coverage through Meskwaki tribal programs.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Ames · multi-county
Mary Greeley Medical Center — Pediatric Rehab
Outpatient pediatric occupational and physical therapy at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Treats sensory processing, fine motor, and daily living skill deficits in children with autism.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Newton · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Central Iowa
Statewide parent support network and resource hub for autism families in Jasper County. The Autism Society of Iowa hosts events in the greater Des Moines metro accessible from Newton.
Toledo · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Tama County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Toledo and Tama families to Marshalltown and statewide 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.
Newton · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy, special education support, and training for Jasper County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Phone and in-person consultations available statewide.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
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.
Toledo · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Tama County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Tribal and non-tribal families are served equally under IDEA. Phone, video, and in-person consultations available.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Marshall 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.
See all Iowa resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Iowa.
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