Autism Resources in Sioux County, North Dakota
14 providers in Fort Yates and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Sioux County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Sioux County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Standing Rock Service Unit — Indian Health Service
Fort Yates, ND · serves several counties
The Standing Rock Service Unit (IHS) in Fort Yates provides healthcare for enrolled Standing Rock Sioux Tribe members in Sioux County. Developmental referrals and coordination with IHS specialist networks available for tribal families. Off-reservation families are referred to Bismarck (~90 miles north).
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
ND Early Intervention Program — Sioux County (Standing Rock)
Fort Yates, ND · serves several counties
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Sioux County, coordinating with Standing Rock tribal early childhood programs for enrolled members. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in Fort Yates and surrounding communities.
North Dakota Part C early intervention — statewide coordinator line. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Sioux County / Standing Rock)
Fort Yates, ND · serves several counties
Telehealth ABA for Sioux County families. Tribal members should also contact Standing Rock tribal health programs and IHS for coordination. Bismarck ABA providers are ~90 miles north. ND Medicaid covers ABA.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Fort Yates, ND · serves several counties
Free IEP advocacy for Sioux County families, including experience with tribal school and Bureau of Indian Education contexts. Remote advocacy primary for this remote reservation county.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota — state Parent Training & Information Center. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Also serving Sioux County
These 22 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Sioux County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
CHI St. Alexius Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Mandan, ND · serves several counties
CHI St. Alexius Health provides developmental pediatric evaluations in Bismarck/Mandan, serving Morton County and surrounding western ND. The Bismarck metro is the closest comprehensive diagnostic hub for most of western North Dakota.
Early Intervention (0–3)
3 providersFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
ND Early Intervention Program — Emmons County
Linton, ND · serves several counties
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Emmons County near Standing Rock. Free services for children under 3. Coordinates with Standing Rock tribal programs for enrolled members.
North Dakota Part C early intervention — statewide coordinator line. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
ND Early Intervention Program — Grant County
Carson, ND · serves several counties
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Grant County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3. Note the proximity to Standing Rock Sioux Reservation — tribal EI programs available for enrolled members.
North Dakota Part C early intervention — statewide coordinator line. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
ND Early Intervention Program — Morton County
Mandan, ND · serves several counties
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers under 3 in Morton County. Free developmental evaluations and home-based services coordinated by the ND Department of Health.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Call the state office to start evaluation.
ABA therapy
3 providersApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Great Plains ABA — Bismarck/Mandan Region
Mandan, ND · serves several counties
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy for Morton County and the Bismarck-Mandan metro area. BCBA-supervised programs accepted by ND Medicaid and major commercial insurers.
ND Medicaid covers ABA. ND also requires commercial insurance ABA coverage.
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Emmons County)
Linton, ND · serves several counties
Telehealth ABA for Emmons County families. Bismarck ABA providers (~70 miles north) are the nearest in-person option. Standing Rock tribal families should also contact IHS for coordination. ND Medicaid covers ABA.
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Grant County)
Carson, ND · serves several counties
Telehealth ABA for Grant County families. Bismarck and Mandan ABA providers are ~70 miles north for in-person options. ND Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Respite care
2 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, ND
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, ND
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Advocacy & legal
3 providersLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Linton, ND · serves several counties
Free IEP advocacy for Emmons County families including both public school and tribal school contexts. Bismarck-area outreach and remote advocacy available.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota — state Parent Training & Information Center. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Carson, ND · serves several counties
Free IEP advocacy for Grant County families. Bismarck outreach and remote phone/video advocacy are the primary options for this rural south-central ND county.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota — state Parent Training & Information Center. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota — Western ND
Mandan, ND · serves several counties
Pathfinder provides free IEP advocacy and parent training for Morton County families. Mandan-area families can access Pathfinder's Bismarck-metro outreach for phone, remote, and in-person support.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Activities, clubs & recreation
10 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, ND
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, ND
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, ND
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, ND
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, ND
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, ND
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
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Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, ND
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, ND
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, ND
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, ND
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
Not sure which kind of therapy you need?
Start with our plain-language guide to ABA, speech and OT — what each one is, and questions to ask on the first call.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Sioux 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.
North Dakota state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Sioux County, North Dakota?
We list 14 providers serving Sioux County, covering diagnostic clinics, ABA therapy, early intervention (0–3) and advocacy & legal. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Sioux County accept Medicaid?
1 of the providers we list for Sioux County state that they accept Medicaid, including Great Plains ABA — Bismarck/Mandan Region. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Sioux County?
ABA providers serving Sioux County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Sioux County families?
Yes — 3 providers serving Sioux County offer telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Sioux County?
4 providers serving Sioux County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in North Dakota?
North Dakota families can apply to the Autism Spectrum Disorder Waiver (ages 0–20) and the traditional IID/DD Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Minimal on the DD waiver; 52 waiting on the ASD waiver, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Sioux County?
If none of the Sioux County providers is the right fit, these North Dakota counties currently have the most listed providers: Stark County (22), Billings County (20), Burleigh County (19), Emmons County (18). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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- Which dentist here has managed a cleaning without it becoming a fight?
- Who cuts your child's hair without a meltdown?
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