County resource guide
Autism Resources in Howard, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Howard. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Greeley · multi-county
Greeley County Health Services — Developmental Referrals
Greeley County Health Services in Greeley provides primary care for this small central Nebraska county. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Grand Island (~60 miles south) or Columbus (~50 miles east).
St. Paul · multi-county
Howard County Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul serves this central Nebraska county. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to CHI St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island (~35 miles south) or Omaha specialists.
Fullerton · multi-county
Nance County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Nance County Hospital in Fullerton provides primary care and developmental referrals for this small central Nebraska county. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Columbus (Platte County, ~30 miles east) or Grand Island (~45 miles southwest).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Greeley · multi-county
Nebraska Early Development Network — Greeley County
Nebraska's EDN provides free early intervention for children under 3 in Greeley County. Services are coordinated in home and community settings in this small central Nebraska agricultural county.
St. Paul · multi-county
Nebraska Early Development Network — Howard County
Nebraska's EDN provides free early intervention for children under 3 in Howard County. Services are delivered in home and community settings throughout St. Paul and surrounding central Nebraska communities.
Fullerton · multi-county
Nebraska Early Development Network — Nance County
Nebraska's EDN provides free early intervention for children under 3 in Nance County. Services are delivered in home and community settings in Fullerton and surrounding communities in central Nebraska.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
St. Paul · multi-county
CHI Health St. Francis — ABA Referrals (Howard Co.)
CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island (~35 miles south) is the nearest hub for ABA therapy referrals for Howard County families. Nebraska ASD Network telehealth is also available directly. Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Greeley · multi-county
Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth (Greeley County)
The Nebraska ASD Network provides telehealth ABA consultation and parent training for Greeley County families. Grand Island-area ABA providers are the nearest in-person option for families in this small rural county.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Greeley · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Greeley County families to statewide peer support and advocacy resources. Online participation helps families in this small rural county stay connected to the broader autism community.
St. Paul · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Howard County families to peer support and statewide resources. Grand Island-area support groups are accessible for families in St. Paul (~35 miles north).
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Greeley · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
PTI Nebraska serves Greeley County families with free IEP advocacy and special education rights support. Phone and video consultations provide accessible advocacy for this rural central Nebraska county.
St. Paul · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
PTI Nebraska serves Howard County families with free IEP advocacy and special education rights support. Phone and video consultations are available statewide for all Nebraska families.
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