County resource guide
Autism Resources in Sheridan, North Dakota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Sheridan. North Dakota statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic 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).
McClusky · multi-county
Sheridan County Health Complex — Developmental Referrals
Sheridan County Health Complex in McClusky provides primary care for this small north-central ND county. For autism evaluations, families travel to Minot (~80 miles northwest) or Bismarck (~80 miles south).
Fessenden · multi-county
Wells County Health Center — Developmental Referrals
Wells County Health Center in Fessenden serves this north-central ND county. For autism evaluations, families travel to Minot (~90 miles northwest) or Jamestown (~70 miles south). The county is midway between these two regional hubs.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
McClusky · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Sheridan County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Sheridan County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in McClusky and surrounding north-central ND.
Fessenden · multi-county
ND Early Intervention Program — Wells County
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Wells County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in Fessenden and surrounding north-central ND.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fessenden · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Telehealth ABA (Wells County)
Telehealth ABA for Wells County families in Fessenden. Minot and Jamestown both offer in-person ABA options within 70–90 miles. ND Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
McClusky · multi-county
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Sheridan County)
Telehealth ABA for Sheridan County families in McClusky. Both Minot and Bismarck ABA providers are roughly equidistant (~80 miles) for in-person options. 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 for Sheridan County families in north-central ND between Minot and Bismarck.
Fargo · multi-county
Autism Society of North Dakota
Statewide autism organization providing peer support for Wells County families in north-central ND between Minot and Jamestown.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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.
McClusky · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy for Sheridan County families. Both Minot and Bismarck Pathfinder outreach are accessible; remote advocacy is primary for this rural county.
Fessenden · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Free IEP advocacy for Wells County families. Both Minot and Jamestown Pathfinder outreach are accessible for families willing to travel from Fessenden.
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