County resource guide
Antelope County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Antelope County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Neligh
Faith Regional Health Services — Developmental Referrals
Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk (Madison County) is the nearest regional hospital for Antelope County families seeking developmental pediatrics referrals and autism evaluation coordination. Staff can connect families to specialist networks in Omaha and Lincoln.
Norfolk (30 miles east) is the regional hub for Antelope County medical and therapy services.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Norfolk · multi-county
Early Development Network — Madison County
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for infants and toddlers under 3 in Madison County. EDN coordinates free in-home evaluations and services for children with developmental delays including autism. Self-referral accepted.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Call the state helpline to start.
Neligh
Nebraska Early Development Network — Antelope County
Nebraska's Early Development Network (EDN) provides free early intervention services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities, including autism, throughout Antelope County. Services are delivered in natural settings such as the home.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Neligh
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Northeast Nebraska)
Centria Autism provides telehealth-first ABA therapy for rural Nebraska families, including Antelope County. Remote BCBA supervision combined with in-home technician support where available helps reduce travel burden for families in Neligh and surrounding towns.
Telehealth-first model well suited to rural northeast Nebraska.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Norfolk · multi-county
Faith Regional Health Services — OT & Sensory
Occupational therapy including sensory integration services at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Pediatric OT for children with autism, sensory processing differences, and motor delays in Madison County.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Norfolk · multi-county
Norfolk Regional Center — Outpatient Mental Health
Outpatient behavioral health services for children and adults in northeast Nebraska. Norfolk Regional Center offers psychological evaluations and therapy referrals. Can help families navigate co-occurring mental health conditions with autism.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Neligh
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Antelope County families to peer support networks, resource navigation, and statewide advocacy. Virtual events and online community groups help rural families access support without long drives.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Neligh
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
PTI Nebraska is the federally funded Parent Training and Information Center for all Nebraska families. Provides free help understanding special education rights, IEP preparation, and dispute resolution for Antelope County families.
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