County resource guide
Autism Resources in Douglas County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Douglas County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Douglas County (Omaha) is home to the Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC — one of the Midwest's most respected University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities — and Children's Nebraska for pediatric evaluations. PTI Nebraska provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Nebraska requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy, and the Nebraska Early Development Network (EDN) serves young children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Douglas County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Omaha · multi-county
Children's Nebraska — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental and autism evaluations at Children's Nebraska, Omaha's dedicated pediatric hospital. Multi-disciplinary team serving Douglas County and the broader metro.
Omaha · multi-county
Galliant Autism — Omaha
Autism testing, diagnosis, and ABA therapy at centers in Omaha, Lincoln, Elkhorn, and Gretna, Nebraska.
Source: https://www.galliantcare.com/nebraska-autism-therapy
Omaha · multi-county
Inner Circle Autism Network — Nebraska
Comprehensive autism evaluations at Northwest Omaha location. Evaluations available for $100 in partnership with a licensed clinical psychologist.
Source: https://www.innercircleautism.com/about-2/locations/nebraska-aba/
Omaha · multi-county
Munroe-Meyer Institute — Autism Programs
One of the Midwest's most respected University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. The Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC (University of Nebraska Medical Center) offers comprehensive autism evaluations, behavioral treatment, and family support. A research leader and clinical anchor for Nebraska and the surrounding region.
Nebraska's UCEDD and one of the Midwest's strongest autism programs. Worth the waitlist.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Omaha · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Omaha
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Douglas County. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance under Nebraska's ABA insurance mandate.
Nebraska requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Omaha · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Omaha
Individualized ABA therapy and autism diagnostic testing at the Omaha, Nebraska location.
Source: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/omaha-autism-center/
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Omaha · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska
Nebraska's statewide autism chapter. Support groups, resource navigation, family events, and advocacy across Douglas County and statewide.
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.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Douglas County.
School & special education
- Omaha Public Schools — Special Education
Omaha Public Schools is Nebraska's largest district, serving Douglas County.
Services & benefits
- Nebraska DHHS — Douglas County DD Services
Contact Nebraska DHHS's Douglas County/Omaha office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Nebraska DHHS — Douglas County DD Services
Contact Nebraska DHHS's Douglas County/Omaha office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Nebraska DHHS — Douglas County DD Services
Contact Nebraska DHHS's Douglas County/Omaha office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Douglas 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.
Communities served
Cities in Douglas County
Serving families across Douglas County including Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Ralston, Millard, Elkhorn, Boys Town, Valley and Waterloo and more.
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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