County resource guide

Autism Resources in Webster, Nebraska

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

Local providers

18 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Franklin · multi-county

Franklin County Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Franklin County Memorial Hospital provides primary care for Franklin County families in south-central Nebraska. For autism evaluations, families are typically referred to Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings (Adams County, ~40 miles north) or CHI Good Samaritan in Kearney (~50 miles northwest).

Alma · multi-county

Harlan County Health System — Developmental Referrals

Harlan County Health System in Alma is the medical anchor for this south-central Nebraska county on the Republican River. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are typically referred to Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings (~50 miles north) or providers in Kearney.

Nelson · multi-county

Nuckolls County Medical Center — Developmental Referrals

Nuckolls County Medical Center in Nelson provides primary care for this small south-central Nebraska county. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings (~40 miles northwest) or to Kearney.

Red Cloud

Webster County Community Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud — hometown of Willa Cather — provides primary care and developmental referrals for south-central Nebraska families. Hastings (~40 miles east) and Grand Island (~90 miles northeast) are the primary specialist hubs.

Hastings (~40 miles east) and Kearney (~80 miles northeast) are nearest specialist hubs.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Hastings · multi-county

Early Development Network — South Central Region

Nebraska Part C Early Intervention services for children under 3 in Adams County and the south-central region. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services coordinated through EDN.

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

FREE under IDEA Part C. Parents can self-refer by calling the state helpline.

Red Cloud

Early Development Network — Webster County NE

Nebraska Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Webster County. Free evaluations and home-based developmental services coordinated through EDN.

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

Franklin · multi-county

Nebraska Early Development Network — Franklin County

Nebraska's EDN provides free early intervention for children under 3 in Franklin County. Services are delivered in home and community settings across this rural south-central Nebraska county.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Red Cloud

Behavioral Innovations — Telehealth ABA (Webster County NE)

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

Nebraska Medicaid covers ABA statewide.

Franklin · multi-county

Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth (Franklin County)

The Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network provides telehealth ABA consultation and parent training for Franklin County families. Hastings and Kearney ABA providers serve as the nearest in-person options for families able to travel.

Nelson · multi-county

Nebraska ASD Network — Telehealth (Nuckolls County)

The Nebraska ASD Network provides telehealth ABA consultation and parent training for Nuckolls County families. Hastings and Kearney ABA providers are the nearest realistic in-person options for families in Nelson.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Franklin · multi-county

Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support

The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Franklin County families to statewide peer support and advocacy resources. Virtual programming is the primary connection point for this rural south-central Nebraska community.

Nelson · multi-county

Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support

The Autism Society of Nebraska connects Nuckolls County families to statewide peer support and advocacy resources. Hastings and Kearney area connections are the nearest regional hubs for Nelson families.

Red Cloud

Autism Society of Nebraska — Statewide Support

Statewide parent support and resource navigation for Webster County autism families. Connects Red Cloud families to Hastings area and statewide networks.

Advocacy & legal

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

Hastings · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Adams Co.)

Free IEP and special education advocacy for Adams County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI. Available by phone or video; no travel required.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(402) 346-0525

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

Red Cloud

PTI Nebraska — IEP Advocacy (Webster County NE)

Free IEP and special education advocacy for Webster County families from Nebraska's statewide PTI.

FREE. Phone/video available statewide.

Franklin · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center

PTI Nebraska provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Franklin County families. Phone and video consultations make this federally funded resource accessible for all south-central Nebraska parents.

Alma · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center

PTI Nebraska provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Harlan County families. Phone and video consultations make this federally funded resource accessible for rural south-central Nebraska parents.

Nelson · multi-county

PTI Nebraska — Parent Training & Information Center

PTI Nebraska serves Nuckolls County families with free IEP advocacy and special education rights support. Phone and video consultations are available for all Nebraska families.

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