County resource guide
Autism Resources in Buffalo County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Buffalo County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Buffalo County (Kearney) is a regional hub in south-central Nebraska. CHI Health Good Samaritan provides medical services. Kearney Public Schools provides special education. PTI Nebraska provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and the Nebraska Early Development Network (EDN) serves young children. Families seeking specialized evaluations travel to Omaha or Lincoln.
Provider directory
Local Providers15 providers in Buffalo County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Minden · multi-county
CHI Health Good Samaritan — Developmental Referrals (Kearney Co.)
Kearney County families in Minden access specialist and developmental services at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney (~15 miles north). For comprehensive autism evaluations, referrals go to Children's Nebraska or Bryan Health.
Kearney city (CHI Good Samaritan) is ~15 miles north of Minden. Grand Island also accessible.
Lexington · multi-county
Good Samaritan Hospital — Pediatric Services (Lexington)
Pediatric care and developmental referrals at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. Dawson County's large Hispanic/Latino community benefits from bilingual care coordination. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to Children's Nebraska in Omaha or Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) care coordination available. Kearney (~30 min) has additional specialist services.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lexington · multi-county
Early Development Network — Central Nebraska (Dawson Co.)
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Dawson County. Free evaluations and in-home services coordinated through EDN. Bilingual services available for Spanish-speaking families.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Bilingual coordination available. Parents can self-refer.
Minden · multi-county
Early Development Network — Kearney County
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Kearney County. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services coordinated through EDN. Self-referral accepted.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Kearney · multi-county
CHI Health Good Samaritan — Speech & Rehab
Speech-language pathology and rehabilitation services at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, serving Adams County and nearby communities. Pediatric speech therapy for children with autism including AAC and language development.
Also serves Buffalo County (Kearney). Nebraska Medicaid accepted.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Kearney
Kearney Regional Medical Center — Pediatric OT
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Lexington · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Dawson County autism families through the Autism Society of Nebraska. Connects Lexington families to central Nebraska and statewide networks.
Minden · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Kearney County autism families. Connects Minden-area families to Kearney city and statewide networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Omaha · multi-county
Nebraska PTI — Parent Training and Information Center
Nebraska's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Nebraska families statewide.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Nebraska.
Lexington · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Dawson Co.)
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Dawson County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone and video consultations available; bilingual support available for Spanish-speaking families.
FREE. Bilingual advocacy available. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
Minden · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Kearney Co.)
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Kearney County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone and video consultations available statewide.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute in Nebraska.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Buffalo County.
School & special education
- Kearney Public Schools — Special Education
Kearney is the county seat and largest city in Buffalo County.
Services & benefits
- Nebraska DHHS — Buffalo County DD Services
Contact Nebraska DHHS for Buffalo County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Nebraska DHHS — Buffalo County DD Services
Contact Nebraska DHHS for Buffalo County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Nebraska DHHS — Buffalo County DD Services
Contact Nebraska DHHS for Buffalo County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Buffalo 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 Buffalo County
Serving families across Buffalo County including Kearney, Gibbon, Shelton, Ravenna, Elm Creek, Overton, Miller, Amherst, Pleasanton and Riverdale and more.
See all Nebraska resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Nebraska.
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