County resource guide
Autism Resources in Franklin County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Franklin County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Franklin County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Franklin · multi-county
Franklin County Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Franklin County Memorial Hospital provides primary care for Franklin County families in south-central Nebraska. For autism evaluations, families are typically referred to Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings (Adams County, ~40 miles north) or CHI Good Samaritan in Kearney (~50 miles northwest).
Alma · multi-county
Harlan County Health System — Developmental Referrals
Harlan County Health System in Alma is the medical anchor for this south-central Nebraska county on the Republican River. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are typically referred to Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings (~50 miles north) or providers in Kearney.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Franklin · multi-county
Nebraska Early Development Network — Franklin County
Nebraska's EDN provides free early intervention for children under 3 in Franklin County. Services are delivered in home and community settings across this rural south-central Nebraska county.
Alma · multi-county
Nebraska Early Development Network — Harlan County
Nebraska's EDN provides free early intervention for children under 3 in Harlan County. Services are delivered in home and community settings across this rural south-central Nebraska Republican River valley county.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Franklin · multi-county
Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth (Franklin County)
The Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network provides telehealth ABA consultation and parent training for Franklin County families. Hastings and Kearney ABA providers serve as the nearest in-person options for families able to travel.
Alma · multi-county
Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth (Harlan County)
The Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network provides telehealth ABA consultation and parent training for Harlan County families. Hastings and Kearney ABA providers are the nearest realistic in-person options.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Franklin · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Franklin County families to statewide peer support and advocacy resources. Virtual programming is the primary connection point for this rural south-central Nebraska community.
Alma · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Harlan County families to statewide peer support and advocacy. Virtual programming is the primary community connection for families in this rural Republican River valley community.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Franklin · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
PTI Nebraska provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Franklin County families. Phone and video consultations make this federally funded resource accessible for all south-central Nebraska parents.
Alma · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
PTI Nebraska provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Harlan County families. Phone and video consultations make this federally funded resource accessible for rural south-central Nebraska parents.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Franklin 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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Nebraska.
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