County resource guide
Autism Resources in Mitchell County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Mitchell County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers25 providers in Mitchell County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Charles City · multi-county
Floyd County Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Primary care and developmental referrals at Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families access MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City (~25 miles) or the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital for complex cases.
Mason City (~25 miles) is the primary hub for specialist and autism evaluation services.
New Hampton · multi-county
MercyOne North Iowa — Developmental Referrals (Chickasaw County)
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City serves as the primary referral hub for Chickasaw County families seeking autism evaluations. New Hampton is approximately 40 miles from Mason City, giving Chickasaw County families access to north Iowa's specialist services.
Mason City (~40 miles) is the primary hub for developmental and autism evaluation services in NE Iowa.
Cresco · multi-county
MercyOne North Iowa — Howard County Referral
Howard County families in Cresco access developmental and autism evaluation referrals through MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City (~40 miles west) or Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI (~35 miles east). Cresco sits near the Minnesota and Wisconsin borders.
Rural tri-state region. Families may also access Wisconsin or Minnesota resources given proximity.
Osage · multi-county
MercyOne North Iowa — Mitchell County Referral
Mitchell County families in Osage access developmental and autism evaluation referrals through MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City (~25 miles west). Mason City is the regional hub for north-central Iowa.
Mason City (~25 miles west) is the primary evaluation hub.
Mason City · multi-county
MercyOne North Iowa — Pediatric Services
Pediatric and developmental health services at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Provides developmental screening, referrals, and autism-related care coordination for Cerro Gordo County.
Northwood · multi-county
Worth County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Worth County Hospital in Northwood provides primary care for this small north Iowa county. Developmental and autism evaluation referrals route to MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City (~20 miles south).
Mason City (~20 miles south) is the primary evaluation hub — one of Iowa's shorter rural drives to specialist care.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Mason City · multi-county
Cerro Gordo County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Cerro Gordo County. Coordinated by AEA 267, delivering in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
New Hampton · multi-county
Chickasaw County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Chickasaw County. Coordinated through AEA 267, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Charles City · multi-county
Floyd County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Floyd County. Coordinated by AEA 267, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Cresco · multi-county
Howard County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Howard County. Coordinated by AEA 267, providing in-home therapy and developmental support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Osage · multi-county
Mitchell County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Mitchell County. Coordinated by AEA 267, providing in-home therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Northwood · multi-county
Worth County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Worth County. Coordinated by AEA 267, 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.
Osage · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Mitchell County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Mitchell County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Serves this rural north Iowa county.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Cresco · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — North Iowa / Howard County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Howard County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Serves this rural northeast Iowa county near the Wisconsin border.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Northwood · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Worth County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Worth County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Serves this small rural north Iowa county.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Mason City · multi-county
North Iowa Therapy — Pediatric OT & Speech
Pediatric occupational and speech-language therapy in Mason City. Serves children with autism, sensory processing differences, and developmental delays in Cerro Gordo County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Osage · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Mitchell County autism families. Connects Osage families to Mason City area resources.
New Hampton · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Chickasaw County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects New Hampton families to Waterloo and Mason City networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Mason City · multi-county
AEA 267 — Autism Support, North Iowa
Area Education Agency serving Cerro Gordo County schools. Provides IEP support, autism-specific consultation, assistive technology, and staff training across the North Iowa region.
FREE. Contact your school district to access AEA services.
Charles City · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Floyd 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.
New Hampton · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Chickasaw 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.
Cresco · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Howard County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
Osage · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Mitchell County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
Northwood · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Worth County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
Mason City · multi-county
North Iowa Area Community College — Disability Services
Disability accommodations and support for students with autism at NIACC in Mason City. Transition support for autistic teens and young adults entering community college.
FREE for enrolled NIACC students.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Mitchell 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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