County resource guide
Saunders County, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Saunders County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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