County resource guide
Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Pottawattamie County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Council Bluffs · multi-county
Children's Nebraska — Autism Evaluation Clinic
Major pediatric autism evaluation center across the river in Omaha, routinely serving Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County families. Comprehensive multidisciplinary autism assessment.
Omaha-based; Council Bluffs families routinely travel here for evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Council Bluffs · multi-county
Pottawattamie County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Pottawattamie County. Coordinated by AEA 13 (GreatWest AEA), providing in-home and community-based services 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.
Council Bluffs · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Council Bluffs
Home- and center-based ABA therapy serving Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. BCBA-supervised. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Council Bluffs · multi-county
Methodist Jennie Edmundson — Pediatric Therapy
Pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapy at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Treats autism-related sensory, motor, and communication needs.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Council Bluffs · multi-county
Focus Behavioral Health
Behavioral health counseling and psychiatric services in Council Bluffs. Supports individuals with autism and co-occurring mental health conditions across all ages.
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.
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