County resource guide
Autism Resources in Clay, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Clay. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Geneva · multi-county
Fillmore County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva provides primary care and developmental referrals for Fillmore County families. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to Bryan Health in Lincoln (~60 miles northeast) or Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings (~30 miles west).
Clay Center · multi-county
Harvard Community Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Primary care and developmental referrals for Clay County families. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are typically referred to Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings (Adams County, ~20 miles west) or Bryan Health in Lincoln (~75 miles east).
Hastings · multi-county
Mary Lanning Healthcare — Pediatric Services
Pediatric services at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Staff can provide developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluation. Families in Adams County may also access comprehensive evaluations at Children's Nebraska in Omaha or Bryan Health in Lincoln.
Full multidisciplinary autism evaluations: Lincoln (1 hr) or Omaha (2 hrs).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hastings · multi-county
Early Development Network — South Central Region
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention services for children under 3 in Adams County and the south-central region. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services coordinated through EDN.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer by calling the state helpline.
Clay Center · multi-county
Nebraska Early Development Network — Clay County
Nebraska's Early Development Network provides free early intervention for children birth to age 3 in Clay County. Services are coordinated in home and community settings across this south-central Nebraska county.
Geneva · multi-county
Nebraska Early Development Network — Fillmore County
Nebraska's EDN provides free early intervention for children under 3 in Fillmore County. Services are coordinated in home and community settings across this south-central Nebraska agricultural county.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Hastings · multi-county
Kearney ABA — Adams County Telehealth
ABA therapy with telehealth and in-home options serving Adams County families. BCBA-supervised programming. Nebraska Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under Nebraska's ABA insurance mandate.
Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA. Commercial insurers are required to cover ABA under Nebraska law.
Clay Center · multi-county
Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth Consultation (Clay Co.)
The Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network provides telehealth-based ABA consultation, parent training, and school support for Clay County families. A critical resource for south-central Nebraska families far from metro ABA centers.
Geneva · multi-county
Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth Consultation (Fillmore Co.)
The Nebraska ASD Network provides telehealth ABA consultation and parent training for Fillmore County families. Lincoln- and Hastings-based ABA providers are also within reasonable driving distance for in-person therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Clay Center · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Clay County families to peer support, resource navigation, and statewide advocacy. Virtual programming keeps south-central Nebraska families connected to the broader autism community.
Geneva · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Fillmore County families to peer support, resource navigation, and statewide advocacy. Lincoln and Hastings area support groups are within reach for Geneva-area families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Hastings · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Adams Co.)
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Adams County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Available by phone or video; no travel required.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute in Nebraska.
Clay Center · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
PTI Nebraska serves Clay County families with free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and disability resource navigation. Phone and video consultations available statewide.
Geneva · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
PTI Nebraska serves Fillmore County families with free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and disability resource navigation. Phone and video consultations available statewide.
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