County resource guide
Tama County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Tama County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
19 listedDiagnostic 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.
Marengo · multi-county
UI Stead Family Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation Referral
Iowa County families have ready access to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~40 min), Iowa's premier pediatric autism evaluation center. Ask your primary care provider in Marengo or North English for a referral.
Iowa City is ~40 miles east of Marengo. Referral from primary care recommended.
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.
Vinton · multi-county
Virginia Gay Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Primary care and developmental referrals at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Benton County families are referred to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City or MercyOne Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids (~30 min) and Iowa City (~45 min) are primary hubs for full evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Vinton · multi-county
Benton County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Benton County. Coordinated through 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vinton · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — East Central Iowa Telehealth
ABA therapy via telehealth and home visits serving Benton County families. BCBA-supervised parent training and therapy. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Marengo · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Iowa County Telehealth
ABA therapy via telehealth for Iowa 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.
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.
Vinton · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — East Central Iowa
Statewide parent support network for Benton County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Vinton-area families to Cedar Rapids and statewide support resources.
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.
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.
Vinton · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Benton 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.
Marengo · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Iowa 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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