Autism Resources in Gage County, Nebraska
16 providers in Beatrice and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Gage County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Gage County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Beatrice Community Hospital — Pediatric Services
Beatrice, NE · serves several counties
Pediatric care and developmental referrals at Beatrice Community Hospital, the primary hospital for Gage County in southeast Nebraska. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to Children's Nebraska or Bryan Health in Lincoln (~45 miles).
Lincoln (~45 miles north) is the primary hub for full autism evaluations via Bryan Health or Lincoln Children's.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Early Development Network — Gage County
Beatrice, NE · serves several counties
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Gage County. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services coordinated through EDN. Self-referral accepted.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer by calling the state helpline.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
Beatrice, NE · serves several counties
Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Gage County autism families. Connects Beatrice-area families to Lincoln and statewide networks.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Gage Co.)
Beatrice, NE · serves several counties
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Gage County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone and video consultations available; no travel required.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute in Nebraska.
Also serving Gage County
These 24 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Gage County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
2 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Beatrice Community Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Pawnee County)
Pawnee City, NE · serves several counties
Pawnee County families in Pawnee City access specialist services through Beatrice Community Hospital (~30 miles northwest) for developmental pediatric referrals and autism evaluation coordination.
Beatrice (~30 miles northwest) and Lincoln (~60 miles northwest) are the nearest specialist hubs.
Bryan Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Lincoln, NE · serves several counties
Developmental pediatric evaluations including autism assessments through Bryan Health's pediatric network in Lincoln. Serves Lancaster County and surrounding communities in southeastern Nebraska.
Early Intervention (0–3)
2 providersFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Early Development Network — Pawnee County
Pawnee City, NE · serves several counties
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Pawnee County. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-referral accepted.
Nebraska Early Development Network — Jefferson County
Fairbury, NE · serves several counties
Nebraska's EDN provides free early intervention for children under 3 in Jefferson County. Services are delivered in home and community settings in Fairbury and surrounding southeast Nebraska communities.
Nebraska Early Development Network — statewide Child Find referral line. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
ABA therapy
2 providersApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth (Jefferson County)
Fairbury, NE · serves several counties
The Nebraska ASD Network provides telehealth ABA consultation and parent training for Jefferson County families. Lincoln and Beatrice ABA providers are within reasonable driving distance for in-person therapy.
Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth (Pawnee County)
Pawnee City, NE · serves several counties
Telehealth ABA consultation and parent training for Pawnee County families. Nebraska Medicaid covers telehealth ABA. Lincoln providers may be accessible for some in-person services.
Nebraska Medicaid covers telehealth ABA statewide.
Respite care
3 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
Nebraska Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program
Statewide, NE · serves several counties
Nebraska pays a respite subsidy of up to $125 a month toward the cost of respite for unpaid family caregivers, with up to a further $2,000 a year available in exceptional circumstances. Income must be at or below 312 percent of the federal poverty level, which is a far higher ceiling than most families expect. Nebraska also eliminated its developmental disabilities registry entirely in 2025, so waiver respite is genuinely reachable here too.
312% of the federal poverty level is generous — check the figure for your household size before assuming you earn too much.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, NE
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, NE
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
2 providersParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
Fairbury, NE · serves several counties
The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Jefferson County families to peer support, resource navigation, and statewide advocacy. Lincoln-area support groups are accessible for Fairbury families (~70 miles north).
Autism Society of Nebraska. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
Pawnee City, NE · serves several counties
Statewide parent support and resource navigation for Pawnee County autism families in southeast Nebraska.
Advocacy & legal
2 providersLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Pawnee County)
Pawnee City, NE · serves several counties
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Pawnee County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI.
FREE. Phone/video available statewide.
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
Fairbury, NE · serves several counties
PTI Nebraska provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Jefferson County families. Phone and video consultations make this federally funded resource accessible for south-central Nebraska parents.
PTI Nebraska — state Parent Training & Information Center. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Autism-friendly dentists
1 providerDentists experienced with autistic patients — desensitisation visits, sensory accommodations, and staff who take the time it takes.
Munroe-Meyer Institute Dental Clinic (UNMC)
Omaha, NE · serves several counties
6902 Pine St., Omaha, NE 68106
One of the most thoughtfully adapted dental environments we have found anywhere. Rooms can be darkened and the lighting color changed, equipment stays concealed until it is actually needed, and the space adapts around wheelchairs and individual preference. It serves patients of all ages and abilities across the whole lifespan, and sits inside Munroe-Meyer, which runs more than fifty clinical services for people with disabilities. The stated aim is a lifelong positive relationship with dental care rather than getting through one appointment.
Say when you book that your child needs the low-sensory setup - it is a deliberate feature here, not a favor. Sedation is available for anxious patients.
Activities, clubs & recreation
10 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, NE
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, NE
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, NE
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, NE
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, NE
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, NE
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
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Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, NE
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, NE
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, NE
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, NE
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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About autism services in Gage County
Gage County (Beatrice) is home to Beatrice in southeast Nebraska. Beatrice Community Hospital provides medical services. Beatrice Public Schools provides special education. Families seeking specialized evaluations travel to Lincoln. PTI Nebraska provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and the Nebraska EDN serves young children.
Helpful guides
Guides for Gage 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 Gage County
Serving families across Gage County including Beatrice, Wymore, Clatonia, Filley, Pickrell, Barneston, Odell, Rockford, Diller and Hubbell and more.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Nebraska.
Nebraska state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Gage County, Nebraska?
We list 16 providers serving Gage County, covering parent & family support, diagnostic clinics, early intervention (0–3), autism-friendly dentists and ABA therapy, plus 2 more. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Gage County?
ABA providers serving Gage County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Gage County families?
Yes — 2 providers serving Gage County offer telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Gage County?
3 providers serving Gage County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Nebraska?
Nebraska families can apply to the Autism Waiver, Comprehensive and Developmental Disabilities Adult Day waivers, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is No waitlist — the registry was eliminated in June 2025, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Gage County?
If none of the Gage County providers is the right fit, these Nebraska counties currently have the most listed providers: Sarpy County (21), Washington County (21), Dodge County (19), Furnas County (19). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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