County resource guide
Scott County, Minnesota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Scott County. Minnesota statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Shakopee
Gateway Family Services — Autism Evaluation
Autism diagnostic evaluations and neuropsychological assessments serving Scott County and the southwest Twin Cities suburbs. Multi-disciplinary team with licensed psychologists experienced in pediatric and adolescent evaluations.
Scott County's fast-growing population has created high demand — expect waitlists. Also inquire with Children's Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Shakopee
Scott County Early Intervention — ECSE Program
Scott County's publicly funded Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program for children birth through age 5. Free evaluations, IFSPs, and therapy services for eligible children under IDEA Part B and Part C. Entry point for all early intervention in the county.
FREE under IDEA. Contact Scott County Social Services to begin the referral process.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Chanhassen · multi-county
Fraser — West Metro ABA Services
Fraser, one of Minnesota's largest autism service organizations, provides ABA therapy and related services to families in Carver County. BCBA-supervised with a developmental approach. Accepts Minnesota Medical Assistance and commercial insurance.
Fraser is one of MN's most comprehensive autism organizations — services span early childhood through adulthood.
Prior Lake · multi-county
REACH for Resources — ABA Services
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy with in-home and center-based options for families in Scott County. Accepts Minnesota Medical Assistance and most commercial insurance. Serves the Shakopee, Prior Lake, and Savage area.
Minnesota requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Shakopee · multi-county
Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) — Scott County
AuSM supports families across all Minnesota counties with support groups, social programming, adult services, and the STRIDE employment program. Scott County families can connect with metro-area groups in the southwest suburbs.
Contact AuSM to find the nearest support group to Scott County.
Chaska · multi-county
Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) — West Metro
AuSM connects Carver County families to support groups, social programming, and statewide autism advocacy. Adult services include the STRIDE employment program.
Contact AuSM to find the nearest support group in the west metro area.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Minneapolis · multi-county
PACER Center — Carver County Families
PACER Center provides free IEP advocacy, training, and parent-to-parent support to all Minnesota families including those in Carver County. As Minnesota's federally funded PTI, PACER is the first call for any school or special education concern.
FREE. Federally funded — serves all MN counties. 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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