County resource guide
Autism Resources in Poweshiek County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Poweshiek County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in Poweshiek County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Grinnell · multi-county
Grinnell Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Primary care and developmental referrals at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Poweshiek County families are referred to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~50 miles) or Blank Children's in Des Moines (~60 miles).
Iowa City and Des Moines are both ~1 hour away for full autism evaluations.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Marengo · multi-county
Iowa County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Iowa County. Coordinated by Grant Wood AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
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.
Grinnell · multi-county
Poweshiek County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Poweshiek County. Coordinated by Heartland AEA, providing in-home developmental 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.
Grinnell · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Central Iowa (Poweshiek Co.)
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Poweshiek County. BCBA-supervised programming. 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.
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.
Grinnell · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Poweshiek County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Grinnell families to Des Moines and statewide support networks.
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.
Grinnell · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Poweshiek 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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Helpful guides
Guides for Poweshiek 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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Iowa.
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