County resource guide
Autism Resources in Winneshiek County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Winneshiek County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers16 providers in Winneshiek County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
West Union · multi-county
MercyOne North Iowa — Fayette County Developmental Referral
Fayette County families in West Union access autism evaluation referrals through MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City or MercyOne Waterloo. Fayette County is a rural northeast Iowa county where families often travel considerable distances for specialized care.
Rural northeast Iowa. Waterloo (~1 hr) and Mason City (~1 hr) are the nearest full evaluation hubs.
Cresco · multi-county
MercyOne North Iowa — Howard County Referral
Howard County families in Cresco access developmental and autism evaluation referrals through MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City (~40 miles west) or Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI (~35 miles east). Cresco sits near the Minnesota and Wisconsin borders.
Rural tri-state region. Families may also access Wisconsin or Minnesota resources given proximity.
Waukon · multi-county
Veterans Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Waukon)
Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon is the primary care hub for Allamakee County in Iowa's northeast corner. For autism evaluations, families are referred to Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah (~40 miles) or UI Stead Family Children's Hospital. Telehealth is critical in this driftless region.
Allamakee is Iowa's far northeast corner. Wisconsin providers (La Crosse) may be geographically accessible.
Decorah · multi-county
Winneshiek Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah provides primary care and developmental referrals for Winneshiek County. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families access UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City (~2 hrs) or providers in La Crosse, WI (~1 hr).
Luther College campus community may provide additional support networks for Decorah families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
West Union · multi-county
Fayette County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Fayette County. Coordinated by AEA 267, providing in-home developmental therapy and service coordination at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Cresco · multi-county
Howard County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Howard County. Coordinated by AEA 267, providing in-home therapy and developmental support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Decorah · multi-county
Winneshiek County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Winneshiek 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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Cresco · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — North Iowa / Howard County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Howard County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Serves this rural northeast Iowa county near the Wisconsin border.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Decorah · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Winneshiek County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Connects Decorah families to statewide resources and the Norwegian-American heritage community.
Waukon · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Allamakee County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa. Online and statewide resources are especially important in this geographically isolated driftless area community.
West Union · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Fayette County autism families. The Autism Society of Iowa connects West Union-area families to Cedar Valley and statewide networks.
Cresco · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — Northeast Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Howard County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Decorah · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Winneshiek 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.
Waukon · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Allamakee County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI. Remote and phone consultations are especially important for families in this remote northeast Iowa county.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
West Union · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Fayette 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.
Cresco · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Howard County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Winneshiek 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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