County resource guide
Autism Resources in Pierce County, North Dakota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Pierce County. North Dakota statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers20 providers in Pierce County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Towner · multi-county
McHenry County Healthcare — Developmental Referrals
McHenry County Healthcare in Towner provides primary care for north-central ND. For autism evaluations, families travel to Minot (Trinity Health, ~60 miles southwest) or Devils Lake (~75 miles east).
Devils Lake · multi-county
Mercy Hospital — Devils Lake Pediatric Care
Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake provides pediatric care and developmental screening for Ramsey County. Autism evaluations typically require referral to Grand Forks (Altru) or Fargo (Sanford).
Rural critical access hospital. Comprehensive autism evaluations require referral to Grand Forks or Fargo.
Rolla · multi-county
Rolla Medical Center — Behavioral Health
Rolla Medical Center is the primary healthcare facility for Rolette County in north-central ND. Developmental screenings and referrals available; comprehensive autism evaluations require travel to Minot (~100 miles west) or Devils Lake (~75 miles east). Note: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa lands are adjacent — tribal IHS services are available to enrolled members.
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa are nearby — tribal IHS programs serve enrolled members. Devils Lake (~75 miles) is the nearest referral hub.
Cando · multi-county
Towner County Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Towner County Medical Center in Cando serves this north-central ND county. For autism evaluations, families travel to Devils Lake (Mercy, ~40 miles east) or Minot (Trinity, ~100 miles west).
Rugby · multi-county
Towner County Medical Center — Referral Hub for Pierce County
Pierce County families seeking developmental evaluations are typically referred to Minot (Trinity Health, ~75 miles west) or Devils Lake (Mercy Hospital, ~60 miles east). Rugby, at the geographical center of North America, has limited local medical resources. Telehealth through Sanford or CHI St. Alexius is the recommended first step.
Geographic center of North America — very rural. Minot (~75 miles) or Devils Lake (~60 miles) are the specialist destinations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Towner · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — McHenry County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for McHenry County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in Towner and surrounding north-central ND.
Rugby · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Pierce County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention Program for Pierce County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in Rugby and surrounding area.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No referral needed.
Devils Lake · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Ramsey County
IDEA Part C early intervention for infants and toddlers under 3 in Ramsey County. Free evaluations and home-based services; the earliest intervention available for young children in the Devils Lake area.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Rolla · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Rolette County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention Program for Rolette County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3. Coordinates with Turtle Mountain tribal early childhood programs for enrolled members.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No referral needed. Turtle Mountain tribal families: also ask about tribal early intervention programs.
Cando · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Towner County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Towner County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in Cando and surrounding north-central ND communities.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Towner · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (McHenry County)
Telehealth ABA for McHenry County families. Minot ABA providers are ~60 miles southwest for in-person options. ND Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Rugby · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Pierce County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Pierce County families in Rugby and surrounding communities. No local ABA providers; telehealth BCBAs are the only practical ABA option for this geographically central but service-sparse ND county. Accepts ND Medicaid.
ND Medicaid covers ABA. Telehealth is the only practical ABA option for this rural county.
Cando · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Towner County)
Telehealth ABA for Towner County families in Cando. Devils Lake ABA options are ~40 miles east; Grand Forks providers are also accessible for families who can make the drive. ND Medicaid covers ABA.
Devils Lake · multi-county
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Devils Lake Area)
Great Plains ABA offers telehealth services for Ramsey County families in the Devils Lake area. In-person ABA is not available locally; telehealth is the primary option for this rural north-central ND region.
ND Medicaid covers ABA. Telehealth is standard for rural north-central ND.
Rolla · multi-county
Step by Step Academy — Telehealth ABA (Rolette County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Rolette County families in Rolla and surrounding communities. No local ABA providers; telehealth BCBAs are the primary option. Turtle Mountain tribal members should also contact IHS for coordination. Accepts ND Medicaid.
ND Medicaid covers ABA. Tribal IHS programs may offer additional support for Turtle Mountain enrolled members.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Rugby · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy and parent training for Pierce County families. Remote advocacy is the primary mode for this very rural north-central ND county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote/phone advocacy essential.
Rolla · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy and parent training for Rolette County families. Pathfinder has experience serving tribal families and can guide both tribal school and public school IEP advocacy in Rolette County.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Experience with tribal communities in ND.
Towner · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy for McHenry County families. Minot outreach and remote advocacy are the primary options for this rural north-central ND county.
Cando · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy for Towner County families. Devils Lake outreach and remote phone/video advocacy are the primary options for this rural north-central ND county.
Devils Lake · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota — North-Central Outreach
Pathfinder provides free IEP advocacy and training for Ramsey County families by phone and remotely. Devils Lake families can also connect with tribal education resources given the proximity to Spirit Lake Nation.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Spirit Lake Nation also has tribal education services.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Pierce County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all North Dakota resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in North Dakota.
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