County resource guide
Autism Resources in Cass County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Cass County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers14 providers in Cass County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lincoln · multi-county
Bryan Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatric evaluations including autism assessments through Bryan Health's pediatric network in Lincoln. Serves Lancaster County and surrounding communities in southeastern Nebraska.
Plattsmouth · multi-county
Children's Nebraska — Autism Referral (Cass Co.)
Cass County families have excellent access to Children's Nebraska and the Munroe-Meyer Institute in Omaha (~30 min north). Ask your Plattsmouth primary care provider for a referral for comprehensive autism evaluation.
Omaha is ~30 miles north. Cass County is within range of all major Omaha autism centers.
Nebraska City · multi-county
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Primary care and developmental referrals for Otoe County families in southeast Nebraska. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families access Children's Nebraska in Omaha (~45 min north) or Bryan Health in Lincoln.
Omaha is ~45 min north — Children's Nebraska is the primary center for full autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Plattsmouth · multi-county
Early Development Network — Cass County
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Cass County. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services coordinated through EDN. Self-referral accepted.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer.
Lincoln · multi-county
Early Development Network — Lancaster Region
Nebraska's Part C Early Intervention program for children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Free evaluations and services coordinated through the state's Early Development Network (EDN). Lancaster County families can call the state helpline for intake.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Referrals accepted from parents, doctors, or childcare providers.
Nebraska City · multi-county
Early Development Network — Otoe County
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Otoe 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.
Nebraska City · multi-county
Centria Autism — Omaha (Serves Otoe Co.)
ABA therapy at Centria Autism centers in Omaha, accessible for Otoe County families. Home-based and telehealth options available. Nebraska Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA. Omaha centers ~45 min north of Nebraska City.
Plattsmouth · multi-county
Centria Autism — Omaha/Sarpy (Serves Cass Co.)
ABA therapy at Centria Autism centers in the Omaha/Sarpy metro area, conveniently accessible for Cass County families. Home-based options available. Nebraska Medicaid accepted.
Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA. Sarpy/Omaha centers ~30 min from Plattsmouth.
Lincoln · multi-county
Rise Services Nebraska — Lincoln ABA
In-home and community-based ABA therapy and developmental support services in Lancaster County. BCBA-led teams. Accepts Nebraska Medicaid and many commercial plans.
Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA. Commercial insurers are required to cover ABA under NE law.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Lincoln · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Lincoln Chapter
Local chapter programming for Lincoln-area families including parent support groups, social events, and resource referrals. Part of the statewide Autism Society of Nebraska network.
Plattsmouth · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Omaha Metro / Cass Co.
Parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Cass County autism families. Connects Plattsmouth families to Omaha metro support groups and statewide networks.
Nebraska City · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Otoe County autism families. Connects Nebraska City families to Omaha and statewide support networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Plattsmouth · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Cass Co.)
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Cass County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone and video consultations available statewide.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute in Nebraska.
Nebraska City · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Otoe Co.)
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Otoe County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone and video consultations available — especially valuable for rural southeast Nebraska families.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute in Nebraska.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Cass 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.
See all Nebraska resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Nebraska.
Nebraska state guide →Nearby counties in Nebraska
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