County resource guide
Autism Resources in Nelson, North Dakota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Nelson. North Dakota statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lakota · multi-county
Nelson County Health System — Developmental Referrals
Nelson County Health System in Lakota provides primary care for this northeast ND county. For autism evaluations, families travel to Grand Forks (Altru Health, ~70 miles east) or Devils Lake (Mercy, ~45 miles west).
Grafton · multi-county
Unity Medical Center — Developmental Referrals (Walsh County)
Unity Medical Center in Grafton provides primary care for Walsh County in northeast ND. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Grand Forks (Altru Health, ~50 miles south via US-81).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lakota · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Nelson County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Nelson County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in Lakota and surrounding northeast ND communities.
Grafton · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Walsh County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Walsh County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in Grafton and surrounding northeast ND.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lakota · multi-county
Step by Step Academy — Telehealth ABA (Nelson County)
Telehealth ABA for Nelson County families. Grand Forks ABA providers are ~70 miles east; Devils Lake is ~45 miles west. ND Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
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 for Nelson County families in northeast ND between Devils Lake and Grand Forks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Lakota · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy for Nelson County families. Grand Forks outreach and remote advocacy are the primary options for this rural northeast ND county.
Grafton · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy for Walsh County families. Grand Forks Pathfinder outreach is accessible via US-81 (~50 miles south), supplemented by remote advocacy options.
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