County resource guide
Dakota County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Dakota County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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.
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.
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.
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