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