County resource guide
Winneshiek County, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Winneshiek County. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
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.
Waukon · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Northeast Iowa Telehealth (Allamakee Co.)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Allamakee County families in Iowa's isolated northeast driftless region. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Telehealth is the most practical option for Waukon families.
Decorah · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Northeast Iowa Telehealth (Winneshiek Co.)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Winneshiek County families in Iowa's driftless northeast corner. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Wisconsin providers may also be geographically accessible.
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.
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.
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