County resource guide
Autism Resources in Lancaster County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lancaster County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Lancaster County (Lincoln) is home to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska's second-largest city. Bryan Health provides developmental evaluation services, and UNL's Barkley Memorial Center contributes research and clinical training. PTI Nebraska provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Lincoln Public Schools operates comprehensive special education programs. The Nebraska Early Development Network (EDN) serves young children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers9 providers in Lancaster County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lincoln · multi-county
Bryan Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatric evaluations including autism assessments through Bryan Health's pediatric network in Lincoln. Serves Lancaster County and surrounding communities in southeastern Nebraska.
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/
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lincoln · multi-county
Early Development Network — Lancaster Region
Nebraska's Part C Early Intervention program for children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Free evaluations and services coordinated through the state's Early Development Network (EDN). Lancaster County families can call the state helpline for intake.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Referrals accepted from parents, doctors, or childcare providers.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lincoln · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Lincoln
Center-based ABA therapy for children in Lincoln. Hopebridge combines ABA with speech and occupational therapy under one roof. Accepts commercial insurance under Nebraska's ABA mandate and Nebraska Medicaid.
Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Nebraska also requires commercial insurance to cover ABA.
Lincoln · multi-county
Rise Services Nebraska — Lincoln ABA
In-home and community-based ABA therapy and developmental support services in Lancaster County. BCBA-led teams. Accepts Nebraska Medicaid and many commercial plans.
Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA. Commercial insurers are required to cover ABA under NE law.
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.
Lincoln · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Lincoln Chapter
Local chapter programming for Lincoln-area families including parent support groups, social events, and resource referrals. Part of the statewide Autism Society of Nebraska network.
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 Lancaster County.
School & special education
- Lincoln Public Schools — Special Education
Lincoln Public Schools serves Lancaster County; Lincoln is the state capital.
Services & benefits
- Nebraska DHHS — Lancaster County DD Services
Contact Nebraska DHHS's Lancaster County/Lincoln office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Nebraska DHHS — Lancaster County DD Services
Contact Nebraska DHHS's Lancaster County/Lincoln office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Nebraska DHHS — Lancaster County DD Services
Contact Nebraska DHHS's Lancaster County/Lincoln office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Lancaster 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 Lancaster County
Serving families across Lancaster County including Lincoln, Waverly, Hickman, Bennet, Crete, Seward, Ashland, Milford, Valparaiso and Ceresco and more.
See all Nebraska resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Nebraska.
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