Cedar County, Nebraska

Hartington

Avera Creighton Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Avera Creighton Hospital in Creighton serves Cedar County families seeking developmental referrals and autism evaluation pathways. For full autism evaluations, staff connect families to Avera's regional specialists or the Children's Nebraska network in Omaha.

Norfolk (Faith Regional) is also accessible for Cedar County families — approximately 40 miles south.

South Sioux City · multi-county

MercyOne — Developmental & Behavioral Health

MercyOne provides developmental and behavioral health services in the Siouxland area including South Sioux City. Dakota County families can access pediatric evaluations and specialist referrals. Families may also use Sioux City, IA providers just across the state line.

Sioux City, IA providers (just across the river) often serve Dakota County NE families.

South Sioux City · multi-county

UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute — Telehealth (Dakota Co.)

Telehealth consultations from the Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC allow Dakota County families to connect with Nebraska's top autism specialists without traveling to Omaha. Telehealth autism consultations and follow-up available for families enrolled in MMI programs.

Telehealth option for rural NE families. Worth calling MMI directly to ask about telehealth intake.

South Sioux City · multi-county

Early Development Network — Northeast Nebraska

Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for infants and toddlers under 3 in Dakota County. Free evaluations and in-home services. EDN serves the entire northeast Nebraska region including the Siouxland area.

FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-referral accepted.

Hartington

Nebraska Early Development Network — Cedar County

Nebraska's Early Development Network (EDN) provides free early intervention for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities throughout Cedar County. Evaluations and services are coordinated at no cost to families.

Hartington

Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Northeast Nebraska)

Centria Autism's telehealth ABA model is a practical fit for rural Cedar County families in Hartington and surrounding communities. BCBA-led remote supervision with local technician support where available reduces the barrier of distance to services.

Telehealth-first; bilingual services may be available. Contact to confirm.

South Sioux City · multi-county

Autism Society — Siouxland Chapter

Support group and resource network serving the tri-state Siouxland area including Dakota County, NE and families in neighboring Iowa and South Dakota. Parent meetups, resource sharing, and advocacy events.

Hartington

Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support

The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Cedar County families to peer networks and statewide resources. Online and virtual support options help families in Hartington stay connected to the broader autism community.

South Sioux City · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Dakota Co.)

Nebraska's federally funded PTI provides free IEP support and special education advocacy for Dakota County families. Phone and video consultations available statewide.

FREE. Available for any Nebraska IEP, 504, or special ed question.

Hartington

PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center

PTI Nebraska serves Cedar County families with free assistance on special education rights, IEP navigation, and dispute resolution. Remote consultations available for rural northeast Nebraska families.