County resource guide
Autism Resources in Worth, Iowa
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Worth. Iowa statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
20 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Garner · multi-county
MercyOne North Iowa — Hancock County Developmental Referral
Hancock County families in Garner access developmental and autism evaluation referrals through MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City (~20 miles east). Hancock County's proximity to Mason City gives families better access to evaluation services than many rural Iowa counties.
Mason City (~20 miles east) is the primary hub. Good regional access for a rural north Iowa county.
Mason City · multi-county
MercyOne North Iowa — Pediatric Services
Pediatric and developmental health services at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Provides developmental screening, referrals, and autism-related care coordination for Cerro Gordo County.
Forest City · multi-county
Winnebago County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Winnebago County Hospital in Forest City provides primary care for this north Iowa county near the Minnesota border. Developmental and autism evaluation referrals route to MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City (~30 miles southeast).
Mason City (~30 miles southeast) is the primary evaluation hub for Winnebago County families.
Northwood · multi-county
Worth County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Worth County Hospital in Northwood provides primary care for this small north Iowa county. Developmental and autism evaluation referrals route to MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City (~20 miles south).
Mason City (~20 miles south) is the primary evaluation hub — one of Iowa's shorter rural drives to specialist care.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Mason City · multi-county
Cerro Gordo County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Cerro Gordo County. Coordinated by AEA 267, delivering in-home developmental therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Garner · multi-county
Hancock County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Hancock 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.
Forest City · multi-county
Winnebago County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Winnebago County. Coordinated by AEA 267, providing in-home therapy and family support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Northwood · multi-county
Worth County Early ACCESS
Iowa Part C early intervention for children birth–3 in Worth County. Coordinated by AEA 267, 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.
Garner · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — North Iowa (Hancock County)
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for Hancock County families in Garner and surrounding communities. BCBA-supervised programming accepts Iowa Medicaid and commercial insurance.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Forest City · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Winnebago County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Winnebago County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Serves this north Iowa agricultural community near the Minnesota border.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Northwood · multi-county
Applied Behavioral Advancements — Worth County
Home- and community-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Worth County. Iowa Medicaid accepted. Serves this small rural north Iowa county.
Iowa Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Mason City · multi-county
North Iowa Therapy — Pediatric OT & Speech
Pediatric occupational and speech-language therapy in Mason City. Serves children with autism, sensory processing differences, and developmental delays in Cerro Gordo County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Garner · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Iowa
Parent support and statewide resource connections for Hancock County autism families. Connects Garner-area families to Mason City and statewide support networks.
Forest City · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Winnebago County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa.
Northwood · multi-county
Autism Society of Iowa — North Iowa
Statewide parent support and resource connections for Worth County autism families through the Autism Society of Iowa.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Mason City · multi-county
AEA 267 — Autism Support, North Iowa
Area Education Agency serving Cerro Gordo County schools. Provides IEP support, autism-specific consultation, assistive technology, and staff training across the North Iowa region.
FREE. Contact your school district to access AEA services.
Garner · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Hancock 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.
Forest City · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Winnebago County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
Northwood · multi-county
Iowa PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Worth County families from Iowa's federally funded PTI.
FREE. Statewide service.
Mason City · multi-county
North Iowa Area Community College — Disability Services
Disability accommodations and support for students with autism at NIACC in Mason City. Transition support for autistic teens and young adults entering community college.
FREE for enrolled NIACC students.
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