County resource guide
Autism Resources in Adams, North Dakota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Adams. North Dakota statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
15 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Hettinger · multi-county
Southwest Healthcare Services — Behavioral Health
Southwest Healthcare Services in Bowman is the nearest regional clinic for Adams County families. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families in Hettinger typically travel to Dickinson (St. Joseph's, ~70 miles east) or Bismarck (~130 miles northeast).
Bowman · multi-county
Southwest Healthcare Services — Bowman Clinic
Southwest Healthcare Services in Bowman provides primary care for the far southwest corner of ND. For autism evaluations, families travel to Dickinson (St. Joseph's, ~65 miles northeast) or to providers in Belle Fourche, SD (~90 miles). This is one of ND's most isolated counties.
Mott · multi-county
West Hettinger Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
West Hettinger Medical Center in Mott provides primary care for Hettinger County in southwest ND. For autism evaluations, families travel to Dickinson (St. Joseph's, ~50 miles east) or Bismarck (~100 miles northeast).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hettinger · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Adams County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention Program for Adams County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in this remote southwest ND county.
Bowman · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Bowman County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Bowman County in the far southwest corner of ND. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3.
Mott · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Hettinger County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Hettinger County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in Mott and surrounding southwest ND communities.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Hettinger · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Adams County)
Telehealth ABA therapy is the only realistic ABA option for Adams County families in Hettinger. BCBA-supervised remote programming covers this very remote southwest ND county. Accepts ND Medicaid.
Bowman · multi-county
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Bowman County)
Telehealth ABA is the only realistic option for Bowman County families in far southwest ND. Great Plains ABA provides BCBA-supervised remote programming for this remote tri-state corner region. Accepts ND Medicaid.
Mott · multi-county
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Hettinger County)
Telehealth ABA for Hettinger County families in rural southwest ND. Dickinson ABA providers are ~50 miles east for families who can make the trip. ND Medicaid covers ABA.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Fargo · multi-county
Autism Society of North Dakota
Statewide autism organization providing peer support and resource navigation for Adams County families in remote southwest ND.
Fargo · multi-county
Autism Society of North Dakota
Statewide autism organization providing virtual peer support for Bowman County families at the far southwest corner of ND. Online community is the primary connection for this very remote county.
Fargo · multi-county
Autism Society of North Dakota
Statewide autism organization providing virtual peer support for Hettinger County families in remote southwest ND.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Hettinger · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy and parent training for Adams County families. Remote and phone advocacy is the primary mode for this very rural southwest ND county bordering South Dakota.
Bowman · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy for Bowman County families via phone and video. One of ND's most remote counties — remote advocacy is the only practical mode. Dickinson outreach is the nearest in-person resource.
Mott · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy for Hettinger County families via phone and video. Dickinson outreach is the nearest in-person Pathfinder resource for this remote southwest ND county.
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