County resource guide

Autism Resources in Jefferson, Nebraska

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Jefferson. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

10 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Beatrice · multi-county

Beatrice Community Hospital — Pediatric Services

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).

Ages 0–18(402) 228-3344

Lincoln (~45 miles north) is the primary hub for full autism evaluations via Bryan Health or Lincoln Children's.

Fairbury · multi-county

Jefferson Community Health & Life — Developmental Referrals

Jefferson Community Health & Life in Fairbury provides primary care and developmental referrals for Jefferson County in southeast Nebraska. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are connected to Bryan Health in Lincoln (~70 miles north) or Beatrice Community Hospital in Gage County.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Beatrice · multi-county

Early Development Network — Gage County

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(800) 742-7594

FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer by calling the state helpline.

Fairbury · multi-county

Nebraska Early Development Network — Jefferson County

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.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Beatrice · multi-county

Behavioral Innovations — Telehealth ABA (Gage Co.)

ABA therapy via telehealth serving Gage County families. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Nebraska Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.

Ages 2–21(888) 494-0450

Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA. Commercial insurers required to cover ABA under Nebraska law.

Fairbury · multi-county

Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth (Jefferson County)

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.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Beatrice · multi-county

Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support

Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Gage County autism families. Connects Beatrice-area families to Lincoln and statewide networks.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(402) 346-5220

Fairbury · multi-county

Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support

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).

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Beatrice · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Gage Co.)

Free IEP and special education advocacy for Gage County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone and video consultations available; no travel required.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(402) 346-0525

FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute in Nebraska.

Fairbury · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center

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.

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