County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Sigourney · multi-county
UI Stead Family Children's Hospital — Keokuk County Referral
Keokuk County families in Sigourney access comprehensive autism evaluations through UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~40 miles north). Iowa's premier pediatric autism evaluation center is well positioned to serve this southeast-central Iowa agricultural county.
Iowa City (~40 miles north) is an excellent referral option for Keokuk County families.
Wapello · multi-county
UI Stead Family Children's Hospital — Louisa County Referral
Louisa County families in Wapello access comprehensive autism evaluations at UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~35 miles northwest). Louisa is a small rural county on the Iowa-Missouri border with a Mississippi River agricultural community well positioned to reach Iowa City.
Iowa City (~35 miles) is an excellent evaluation option for Louisa County families.
Iowa City · multi-county
University of Iowa — Center for Disabilities and Development
Iowa's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the University of Iowa. Offers comprehensive autism evaluations, early intervention, family consultation, and the Iowa Compass resource network. One of the Midwest's strongest academic autism programs.
Iowa's UCEDD. Particularly strong for complex cases and families needing multidisciplinary evaluation.
Washington · multi-county
Washington County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Washington County Hospital in Washington provides primary care and developmental referrals for this east-central Iowa county. UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~25 miles west) is the primary autism evaluation destination — an exceptionally short drive for a rural Iowa county.
Iowa City (~25 miles west) provides excellent specialist access for Washington County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Washington · multi-county
Washington County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Washington County. Coordinated by Grant Wood 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.
Sigourney · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Southeast Iowa (Keokuk County)
ABA therapy for Keokuk County families via telehealth and home-based services. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted. In-home model is most practical for this rural southeast-central Iowa county.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Washington · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Washington County
ABA therapy for Washington County families. BCBA-supervised programming. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Close proximity to Iowa City expands local service options.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Iowa City · multi-county
UnityPoint Health — Speech & Language Pathology, Iowa City
Outpatient speech-language therapy at UnityPoint Health in Iowa City. Evaluates and treats autism-related communication delays, AAC, and pragmatic language across the lifespan.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Washington · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — East Central Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Washington County autism families. Close proximity to Iowa City provides good access to UI support resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Muscatine · multi-county
AEA 9 — Autism Consultation & Support
Area Education Agency 9 serves Muscatine County schools with IEP support, autism consultation, assistive technology, and family advocacy resources.
FREE. Access through your school district.
Sigourney · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Keokuk County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Available statewide by phone, video, or in person.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
Wapello · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Louisa County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Available statewide by phone, video, or in person.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
Washington · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Washington County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
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