County resource guide
Autism Resources in Nance County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Nance County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers12 providers in Nance County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Columbus · multi-county
Columbus Community Hospital — Developmental Services
Developmental screenings and referrals for children in Platte County through Columbus Community Hospital. Staff can connect families with local therapy providers and the state Early Development Network for children under 3.
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.
Columbus · multi-county
Early Development Network — Northeast Region
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention services for children under 3 in northeast Nebraska including Platte County. EDN coordinates evaluation and free in-home developmental services. Call the state helpline to begin.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer.
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.
Fullerton · multi-county
Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth (Nance County)
The Nebraska ASD Network provides telehealth ABA consultation and parent training for Nance County families. Columbus and Grand Island ABA providers are accessible for in-person therapy for families able to travel.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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).
Fullerton · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Nance County families to peer support and statewide resources. Columbus and Grand Island area support groups are within reach for Fullerton families.
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.
Fullerton · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
PTI Nebraska serves Nance County families with free IEP advocacy and special education support. Remote consultations make this federally funded resource accessible for all Nebraska families.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Nance 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.
See all Nebraska resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Nebraska.
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