County resource guide
Autism Resources in Union, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Union. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
17 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Greenfield · multi-county
Adair County Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield provides primary care and developmental referrals for Adair County children. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines (~70 miles east) or contact UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Des Moines (~70 miles) is the primary hub for comprehensive autism evaluations in SW Iowa.
Osceola · multi-county
Clarke County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Clarke County Hospital in Osceola provides primary care and developmental referrals for Clarke County families. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines (~65 miles north) or Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.
Des Moines (~65 miles north) is the primary hub for comprehensive autism evaluations for SW Iowa families.
Corning · multi-county
Greater Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals (Adams Co.)
Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston serves as the primary referral hub for Adams County families seeking developmental pediatric services. Families in Corning typically travel to Creston or Des Moines (~90 miles) for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Des Moines (~90 miles) is the closest full autism evaluation center for Adams County families.
Creston · multi-county
Greater Regional Medical Center — Union County Developmental Referrals
Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston provides primary care and developmental referrals for Union County. Families are referred to Blank Children's in Des Moines (~75 miles north) for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Des Moines (~75 miles north) is the primary evaluation hub.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Corning · multi-county
Adams County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Adams County. Coordinated through Heartland AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost to eligible families.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Osceola · multi-county
Clarke County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Clarke County. Coordinated through Heartland AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost to eligible families.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Creston · multi-county
Union County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Union County. Coordinated by Southwest AEA, 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.
Creston · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Union County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Union County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Serves this rural south-central Iowa community.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Corning · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Southwest Iowa Telehealth (Adams Co.)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Adams County families in rural southwest Iowa. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Osceola · multi-county
Centria Autism — South Central Iowa Telehealth (Clarke County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Clarke County families in rural south-central Iowa. 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.
Osceola · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — South Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Clarke County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Osceola-area families to Des Moines and statewide support networks.
Creston · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — South Central Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Union County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa.
Corning · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Southwest Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Adams County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Corning-area families to Des Moines metro and statewide support networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Greenfield · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Adair 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.
Corning · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Adams 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.
Osceola · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Clarke 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.
Creston · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Union County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
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