County resource guide
Autism Resources in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ramsey County. Minnesota statewide resources also apply.
Ramsey County (St. Paul) is part of the Twin Cities metro and benefits from the same service ecosystem as Hennepin County. The University of Minnesota's academic autism program is accessible from St. Paul, and M Health Fairview provides mental health services for co-occurring conditions. PACER Center serves all Twin Cities families with free IEP advocacy.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Ramsey County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Saint Paul · multi-county
MAC Midwest
Neurodevelopmental care including center-based ABA, outpatient mental health, and diagnostic assessments across Minnesota metro centers.
Source: https://www.mnautism.org
St. Paul
University of Minnesota — Department of Pediatrics Autism Program
Academic autism evaluation program at the University of Minnesota. Multi-disciplinary assessments with research integration. Serves Ramsey County and the broader metro. Connected to Minnesota's LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) training program.
Academic program with research ties. Worth the waitlist for complex or adult cases.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Minneapolis · multi-county
Action Behavior Centers — Minneapolis
Individualized ABA therapy for children with autism in Minneapolis/St. Paul metro including Golden Valley, Plymouth, and Maple Grove. Diagnostic evaluations with no waitlists.
Source: https://www.actionbehavior.com/city/minneapolis
Minneapolis · multi-county
Behavior Frontiers — Minneapolis
Center and home-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Minneapolis. Research-based approach reducing problem behaviors and improving social skills.
Source: https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/minneapolis-mn
Minneapolis · multi-county
Fraser — Autism Services
One of Minnesota's largest autism service providers. Fraser offers ABA therapy, speech, OT, diagnostic evaluation, and adult day services under one roof. BCBA-supervised with a developmental approach. Major presence across the Twin Cities metro.
One of MN's most comprehensive autism service organizations — serves from early childhood through adulthood.
Minneapolis · multi-county
Minnesota Autism Center
Center-based ABA therapy with multiple Twin Cities locations. BCBA-supervised programs for children and adolescents. Accepts most commercial insurance and Minnesota Medical Assistance.
Minnesota requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
St. Paul
M Health Fairview — Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Child and adolescent mental health services through M Health Fairview in St. Paul, addressing co-occurring anxiety, ADHD, and depression common in autistic individuals. Connected to University of Minnesota's academic medical system.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Minneapolis · multi-county
Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM)
Minnesota's statewide autism organization, headquartered in Minneapolis. Support groups, the Autism Day at the Capitol advocacy event, social programming, adult services, and the STRIDE employment program.
AuSM runs the STRIDE supported employment program — important for adults.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Minneapolis · multi-county
PACER Center
Minnesota's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center and one of the most respected disability family advocacy organizations in the country. Free IEP advocacy, training, workshops, and one-on-one support. PACER's resources are used nationally. Headquartered in Minneapolis.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. One of the nation's best parent advocacy centers — call before any IEP dispute.
Minneapolis · multi-county
PACER Center — Scott County Families
PACER Center, Minnesota's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, serves all Minnesota families including those in Scott County. Free IEP advocacy, training workshops, and parent-to-parent support. One of the nation's premier disability advocacy organizations.
FREE. Federally funded PTI — serves all MN counties statewide. Call before any IEP dispute.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Ramsey County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Ramsey County Social Services — Disability Services
Ramsey County manages HCBS waiver intake and DD services for Saint Paul-area families.
Adult services
- Ramsey County Social Services — Disability Services
Ramsey County manages HCBS waiver intake and DD services for Saint Paul-area families.
Respite & support
- Ramsey County Social Services — Disability Services
Ramsey County manages HCBS waiver intake and DD services for Saint Paul-area families.
Helpful guides
Guides for Ramsey 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.
Communities served
Cities in Ramsey County
Serving families across Ramsey County including St. Paul, Maplewood, Roseville, Little Canada, Shoreview, Arden Hills, North St. Paul, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale and Mounds View and more.
See all Minnesota resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Minnesota.
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