County resource guide
Olmsted County, Minnesota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Olmsted County. Minnesota statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
World-class autism evaluation and treatment at one of the most prestigious medical centers on earth. Mayo Clinic's autism program in Rochester offers comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessments, genetic workups, and coordinated care planning. A landmark resource for complex and challenging cases that smaller clinics cannot address.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Rochester
Rochester Public Schools — Early Childhood Special Education
Rochester Public Schools provides free Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services for children ages 3–5 in Olmsted County, with coordination to county Part C services for children under age 3. Entry point for all early intervention in Rochester.
FREE under IDEA. Contact Rochester Public Schools or Olmsted County for referrals for children under age 3.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Rochester
Mayo Clinic — Occupational Therapy (Autism & Sensory)
Occupational therapy services at Mayo Clinic Rochester, including sensory integration, daily living skills, and functional assessments for autistic children and adults. Integrated within Mayo's broader autism care coordination.
Coordinates directly with Mayo's ASD diagnostic team for seamless care planning.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Rochester
Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) — Southeast MN
AuSM serves Rochester and southeast Minnesota families with support groups, social activities, and connection to statewide programming. The STRIDE employment program is available to adults in the Rochester area.
Contact AuSM to find support groups active in Rochester.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Rochester
PACT (People and Agencies Collaborating Together) — Rochester
Olmsted County's disability advocacy and support coordination organization. Helps families navigate HCBS waivers, county social services, IEP advocacy, and adult transition planning. Key connector to Olmsted County waiver services.
Contact Olmsted County Social Services for HCBS waiver enrollment and county-funded support coordination.
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