County resource guide
Autism Resources in Wayne, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Wayne. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
18 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Leon · multi-county
Decatur County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Decatur County Hospital in Leon provides primary care and developmental referrals for Decatur County children. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines (~90 miles) or Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.
Des Moines (~90 miles) and Ottumwa (~65 miles) are the nearest hubs for autism specialty services.
Centerville · multi-county
Ottumwa Regional Health Center — Appanoose Developmental Referral
Appanoose County families in Centerville access autism evaluation referrals through Ottumwa Regional Health Center (~30 miles north) or UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City. Appanoose is a rural south-central Iowa county on the Missouri border with limited local specialist access.
Ottumwa (~30 miles north) is the nearest full-service hospital. Iowa City (~2 hours) for comprehensive evaluations.
Chariton · multi-county
UnityPoint Health — Lucas County Developmental Referral
Lucas County families in Chariton access autism evaluation referrals through Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines (~65 miles north) or Ottumwa Regional Health Center (~40 miles east). Lucas County is a rural south-central Iowa county where Des Moines is the primary specialist hub.
Des Moines (~65 miles) is the primary hub for full evaluations. Ottumwa (~40 miles) also accessible.
Corydon · multi-county
Wayne County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Wayne County Hospital in Corydon provides primary care for this rural southern Iowa county. Families seeking comprehensive autism evaluations are referred to Des Moines (~90 miles north) or Ottumwa (~60 miles northeast).
Ottumwa (~60 miles) and Des Moines (~90 miles) are the nearest major evaluation hubs.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Leon · multi-county
Decatur County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Decatur County. Coordinated through 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.
Chariton · multi-county
Lucas County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Lucas County. Coordinated by Heartland AEA, providing in-home developmental therapy and service coordination at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Corydon · multi-county
Wayne County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Wayne County. Coordinated by 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.
Corydon · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Wayne County
Home-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Wayne County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. In-home delivery is the primary access model for this isolated southern Iowa county.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Leon · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — South Iowa Telehealth (Decatur County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Decatur County families in south-central Iowa. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Centerville · multi-county
Centria Autism — South Central Iowa (Appanoose)
ABA therapy for Appanoose County families through south-central Iowa providers. In-home and community-based BCBA-supervised programming. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Chariton · multi-county
Centria Autism — South Central Iowa (Lucas County)
ABA therapy for Lucas County families through south-central Iowa providers. In-home and community-based 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.
Chariton · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — South Central Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Lucas County autism families. The Autism Society of Iowa connects Chariton-area families to Des Moines and statewide support networks.
Leon · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — South Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Decatur County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Leon-area families to Des Moines metro and statewide support networks.
Corydon · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Southern Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Wayne County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Leon · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Decatur 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.
Centerville · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Appanoose 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.
Chariton · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Lucas 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.
Corydon · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Wayne County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
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