County resource guide

Seward County, Nebraska

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Seward County. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

15 listed

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.

Ages 0–18(402) 481-1111

Seward · multi-county

Seward Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Primary care and developmental referrals at Seward Memorial Hospital. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Seward County families access Bryan Health or Children's Hospital in Lincoln (~25 miles east).

Ages 0–18(402) 643-2971

Lincoln is ~25 miles east — Bryan Medical Center and Children's Hospital Nebraska provide full evaluations.

York · multi-county

York General Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Primary care and developmental referrals at York General Hospital. For comprehensive autism evaluations, York County families access Bryan Health in Lincoln (~45 miles) or Children's Nebraska in Omaha (~90 miles).

Ages 0–18(402) 362-6671

Lincoln (~45 miles) is the primary hub for specialist and autism evaluation services.

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(800) 742-7594

FREE under IDEA Part C. Referrals accepted from parents, doctors, or childcare providers.

Seward · multi-county

Early Development Network — Seward County

Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Seward County. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services coordinated through EDN. Self-referral accepted.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(800) 742-7594

FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer.

York · multi-county

Early Development Network — York County

Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in York County. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services coordinated through EDN. Self-referral accepted.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(800) 742-7594

FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Seward · multi-county

Behavioral Innovations — Lincoln Area ABA (Seward Co.)

ABA therapy serving Seward County families, with center-based services in Lincoln and telehealth options for home-based support. Nebraska Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.

Ages 2–21(888) 494-0450

Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA. Lincoln centers accessible for Seward County families.

York · multi-county

Behavioral Innovations — Telehealth ABA (York Co.)

Telehealth ABA therapy for York County families, with BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. Nebraska Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.

Ages 2–21(888) 494-0450

Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA statewide.

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.

Ages 2–12(800) 673-7947

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.

Ages 2–21(402) 421-6338

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.

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(402) 346-5220

Seward · multi-county

Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support

Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Seward County autism families. Connects Seward-area families to Lincoln and statewide support networks.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(402) 346-5220

York · multi-county

Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support

Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for York County autism families. Connects York-area families to Lincoln and statewide support networks.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(402) 346-5220

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Seward · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Seward Co.)

Free IEP and special education advocacy for Seward County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone, video, and in-person consultations available statewide.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(402) 346-0525

FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute in Nebraska.

York · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (York Co.)

Free IEP and special education advocacy for York County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone and video consultations available statewide.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(402) 346-0525

FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute in Nebraska.

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