County resource guide
Autism Resources in Wapello County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Wapello County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Wapello County (Ottumwa) is a regional hub in southeastern Iowa. MercyOne Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides medical services. Iowa Compass (PTI) provides free statewide advocacy. Families seeking specialized evaluations travel to Iowa City or Des Moines. Iowa's Early ACCESS program serves young children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers15 providers in Wapello County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Bloomfield · multi-county
Davis County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield provides primary care and developmental referrals for Davis County children. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Ottumwa Regional Health Center (~30 miles northwest, Wapello County) or the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City.
Ottumwa (~30 miles) is the closest hub for developmental specialty services for SE Iowa families.
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.
Bloomfield · multi-county
Davis County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Davis County. Coordinated through AEA 15, providing in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
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.
Bloomfield · multi-county
Centria Autism — Southeast Iowa Telehealth (Davis County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Davis County families in rural southeast 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.
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.
Bloomfield · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Southeast Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Davis County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Bloomfield-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.
Bloomfield · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Davis 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 Wapello 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.
See all Iowa resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Iowa.
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