County resource guide
Autism Resources in Saunders County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Saunders County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers16 providers in Saunders County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
David City · multi-county
David City Community Hospital — Developmental Referrals
David City Community Hospital is the primary healthcare anchor for Butler County families. Providers assist with developmental screenings and coordinate referrals to autism evaluation specialists at Children's Nebraska in Omaha (~75 miles east) or Bryan Health in Lincoln (~55 miles southeast).
Fremont · multi-county
Fremont Health Medical Center — Pediatric Services
Pediatric care and developmental referrals at Fremont Health Medical Center, the primary hospital for Dodge County. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families access Children's Nebraska or Munroe-Meyer Institute in Omaha (~35 miles).
Omaha (~35 miles) is the primary hub for full autism evaluations via Children's Nebraska or Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Omaha · multi-county
Munroe-Meyer Institute — Autism Programs
One of the Midwest's most respected University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. The Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC (University of Nebraska Medical Center) offers comprehensive autism evaluations, behavioral treatment, and family support. A research leader and clinical anchor for Nebraska and the surrounding region.
Nebraska's UCEDD and one of the Midwest's strongest autism programs. Worth the waitlist.
Wahoo · multi-county
Saunders Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Primary care and developmental referrals at Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Saunders County families access Munroe-Meyer Institute or Children's Nebraska in Omaha (~45 miles).
Omaha (~45 miles) has Children's Nebraska and the Munroe-Meyer Institute for full evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Fremont · multi-county
Early Development Network — Dodge County
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Dodge County. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services coordinated through EDN. Self-referral accepted.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer.
Wahoo · multi-county
Early Development Network — Saunders County
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Saunders County. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services coordinated through EDN. Self-referral accepted.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer.
David City · multi-county
Nebraska Early Development Network — Butler County
Nebraska's Early Development Network provides free early intervention for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays throughout Butler County. Services are delivered in home and community settings at no cost to families.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fremont · multi-county
Centria Autism — Fremont / Dodge County
Center-based and home ABA therapy serving Dodge County families. BCBA-supervised individualized programming. Nebraska Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Wahoo · multi-county
Centria Autism — Saunders County
ABA therapy serving Saunders County families, with center locations in Omaha and telehealth options for home-based services. BCBA-supervised. Nebraska Medicaid accepted.
Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA. Omaha centers accessible for Saunders County families.
David City · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Butler County)
Centria Autism's telehealth-first ABA model extends coverage to Butler County families in David City and surrounding rural communities. BCBA-supervised remote sessions reduce the barrier of distance to therapy centers in Omaha or Lincoln.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Fremont · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Dodge County autism families. Connects Fremont families to Omaha-area resources and statewide networks.
Wahoo · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Saunders County autism families. Connects Wahoo-area families to Omaha and statewide support networks.
David City · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Butler County families to peer support networks, resource navigation, and statewide advocacy. Virtual programming makes the network accessible from David City.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Fremont · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Dodge Co.)
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Dodge County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone and video consultations available; in-person support also available.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting, evaluation request, or school dispute.
Wahoo · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Saunders Co.)
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Saunders County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone and video consultations available statewide.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute in Nebraska.
David City · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center
PTI Nebraska provides free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and disability resource navigation for Butler County families. Remote consultations are available for rural central Nebraska families.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Saunders 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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Nebraska.
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