County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington, Nebraska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington. Nebraska statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
18 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Omaha · multi-county
Children's Nebraska — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental and autism evaluations at Children's Nebraska, Omaha's dedicated pediatric hospital. Multi-disciplinary team serving Douglas County and the broader metro.
Tekamah · multi-county
Children's Nebraska — Developmental Referral (Burt County)
Burt County families in Tekamah access comprehensive autism evaluations through Children's Nebraska and the Munroe-Meyer Institute in Omaha (~45 miles south). Local primary care providers coordinate referrals via the statewide UNMC network.
Omaha (~45 miles south) has Children's Nebraska and Munroe-Meyer Institute for full autism evaluations.
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.
Blair
Memorial Community Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Washington Co. NE)
Washington County families in Blair access comprehensive autism evaluations at Children's Nebraska or the Munroe-Meyer Institute in Omaha (~30 miles south). Memorial Community Hospital in Blair coordinates developmental referrals.
Omaha (~30 miles south) has Children's Nebraska and Munroe-Meyer Institute for full evaluations.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Tekamah · multi-county
Early Development Network — Burt County
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Burt County. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services coordinated through EDN. Self-referral accepted.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer.
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.
Blair
Early Development Network — Washington County NE
Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Washington County. Free evaluations and home-based developmental services coordinated through EDN.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Omaha · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Omaha
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Douglas County. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance under Nebraska's ABA insurance mandate.
Nebraska requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Tekamah · multi-county
Centria Autism — Burt County
In-home and telehealth ABA therapy serving Burt County families. BCBA-supervised individualized programs. Nebraska Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under Nebraska's ABA insurance mandate.
Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA. Omaha centers accessible for Burt County families.
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.
Blair
Centria Autism — Omaha (Serves Washington County NE)
ABA therapy at Centria Autism centers in Omaha, accessible for Washington County families (~30 miles south). Home-based and telehealth options also available. Nebraska Medicaid accepted.
Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA. Omaha centers ~30 miles south of Blair.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Blair
Autism Society of Nebraska — Omaha Metro / Washington County
Parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Washington County autism families. Connects Blair families to Omaha metro support groups and statewide networks.
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.
Tekamah · multi-county
Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support
Statewide parent support, resource navigation, and advocacy for Burt County autism families. Connects Tekamah-area families to Omaha metro support groups and statewide networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Tekamah · multi-county
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Burt County)
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Burt County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Phone and video consultations available statewide.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute in Nebraska.
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.
Blair
PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Washington County NE)
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Washington 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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