County resource guide
Pierce County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Pierce County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Pierce
Faith Regional Health Services — Developmental Referrals
Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk is the primary regional medical center for Pierce County families seeking developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation referrals. Faith Regional's multi-specialty team can connect families to appropriate diagnostic resources.
Norfolk (approximately 20 miles from Pierce) is the regional hub for northeast Nebraska healthcare.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Norfolk · multi-county
Early Development Network — Madison County
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for infants and toddlers under 3 in Madison County. EDN coordinates free in-home evaluations and services for children with developmental delays including autism. Self-referral accepted.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Call the state helpline to start.
Pierce
Nebraska Early Development Network — Pierce County
Nebraska's EDN delivers free early intervention services for children under age 3 with developmental delays in Pierce County. Services are provided in natural environments including home, childcare, and community settings.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Pierce
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Northeast Nebraska)
Centria Autism serves Pierce County families through a telehealth-first ABA model with BCBA remote supervision and local technician support where available. Practical for families in Pierce, Osmond, and surrounding rural communities.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Norfolk · multi-county
Norfolk Regional Center — Outpatient Mental Health
Outpatient behavioral health services for children and adults in northeast Nebraska. Norfolk Regional Center offers psychological evaluations and therapy referrals. Can help families navigate co-occurring mental health conditions with autism.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Pierce
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Nebraska links Pierce County families to peer support, advocacy resources, and statewide community events. Virtual and online participation makes the network accessible from rural northeast Nebraska.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Norfolk · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Madison Co.)
Free special education and IEP advocacy from Nebraska's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Available to all Madison County families by phone, video, or in person.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting, evaluation request, or dispute with the school district.
Pierce
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
PTI Nebraska helps Pierce County families navigate special education rights, prepare for IEP meetings, and access disability services. Free statewide service with remote consultation for rural families.
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