County resource guide
Monroe County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Monroe County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Albia · multi-county
Monroe County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Primary care and developmental referrals at Monroe County Hospital in Albia. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Monroe County families are referred to Ottumwa Regional Health Center (~30 miles) or UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Ottumwa (~30 miles) is the closest hub for developmental specialty services.
Ottumwa · multi-county
Ottumwa Regional Health Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Pediatric and developmental services at Ottumwa Regional Health Center, the primary hospital serving Wapello County and south-central Iowa. Provides developmental screenings and autism referrals to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Iowa City (~1.5 hrs) is the closest hub for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Albia · multi-county
Monroe County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Monroe County. Coordinated through the local AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Ottumwa · multi-county
Wapello County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Wapello County. Coordinated by AEA 15 (Mississippi Bend AEA), delivering in-home developmental therapy and service coordination 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.
Ottumwa · multi-county
Centria Autism — South Central Iowa
ABA therapy serving Wapello County and south-central Iowa. BCBA-supervised home- and community-based programming with Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Albia · multi-county
Centria Autism — South Central Iowa Telehealth
ABA therapy via telehealth and home visits serving Monroe County families. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Ottumwa · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — South Central Iowa
Parent support, advocacy, and statewide resource connections for Wapello County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects families to regional support groups and statewide events.
Albia · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — South Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Monroe County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Albia-area families to Ottumwa and statewide support networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Ottumwa · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support from Iowa's federally funded PTI for Wapello County families. Phone, video, and in-person consultations available statewide.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
Albia · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Monroe 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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