Autism Resources in Dawes, Nebraska

Chadron · multi-county

Chadron Community Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Chadron Community Hospital is the primary medical center for Dawes County in the Nebraska Panhandle. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff (~90 miles southwest) or to providers in Rapid City, SD (~150 miles north).

Scottsbluff · multi-county

Early Development Network — Nebraska Panhandle

Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in the Panhandle including Scotts Bluff County. Free evaluations and in-home services. Despite the rural setting, EDN providers serve the area and telehealth coordination is available.

FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-referral accepted. Telehealth coordination available for rural families.

Chadron · multi-county

Nebraska Early Development Network — Dawes County

Nebraska's EDN provides free early intervention for children under 3 in Dawes County. Telehealth coordination is available for this very rural far-northwest Nebraska community. Chadron State College also has some developmental support programs.

Chadron · multi-county

Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth Consultation (Panhandle North)

The Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network provides telehealth ABA consultation and parent training for Dawes County families in the far northwest Panhandle. Telehealth is the primary ABA access for this remote region. Nebraska Medicaid covers telehealth ABA.

Scottsbluff · multi-county

Telehealth ABA — Panhandle Families

ABA therapy via telehealth is the most accessible option for many Scotts Bluff County families. Providers like Behavioral Innovations and Hopebridge offer remote parent training and BCBA consultation. Nebraska Medicaid covers telehealth ABA. For in-person intensive therapy, many families travel to Omaha or to providers in Cheyenne, WY or Denver, CO.

Nebraska Medicaid covers telehealth ABA statewide. Ask your insurer for telehealth-credentialed BCBAs. Nearest in-person ABA: Cheyenne WY (~1.5 hrs) or Omaha (~6 hrs).

Chadron · multi-county

Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support

The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Dawes County families to peer support and statewide resources. Online and virtual participation is essential for this geographically isolated Panhandle community.

Scottsbluff · multi-county

Panhandle Community Services — Family Support

Community action agency covering the Nebraska Panhandle with family support programs, case management, and connections to social services. Can help autism families navigate state waivers, benefits, and local resources in a region with limited specialty providers.

Scottsbluff · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Panhandle)

Free IEP and special education advocacy for Scotts Bluff County families from Nebraska's federally funded PTI. Services available by phone and video statewide — especially important in rural areas with fewer local resources.

FREE. Phone and video available — does not require an Omaha visit.

Chadron · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center

PTI Nebraska provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Dawes County families. Phone and video consultations are essential for this remote Panhandle county far from PTI's Omaha headquarters.