County resource guide
Autism Resources in Ward County, North Dakota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ward County. North Dakota statewide resources also apply.
Ward County (Minot) is a regional hub in north-central North Dakota. Trinity Health and Sanford Health Minot provide evaluation services. Minot Public Schools provides special education. Pathfinder Services of ND provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and ND's Infant Development Program serves young children. Families seeking specialized evaluations travel to Bismarck or Fargo.
Provider directory
Local Providers5 providers in Ward County
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Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Minot · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of ND — Minot Office
Minot · multi-county
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
North Dakota's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for ND families statewide.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in North Dakota.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Ward County.
School & special education
- Minot Public Schools — Special Education
Minot is the county seat of Ward County.
Services & benefits
- North Dakota HHS — Ward County DD Services
Contact ND HHS Developmental Disability Service for Ward County waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- North Dakota HHS — Ward County DD Services
Contact ND HHS Developmental Disability Service for Ward County waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- North Dakota HHS — Ward County DD Services
Contact ND HHS Developmental Disability Service for Ward County waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Ward 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.
Communities served
Cities in Ward County
Serving families across Ward County including Minot, Burlington, Velva, Sawyer, Surrey, Makoti, Plaza, Berthold, Ryder and Towner and more.
See all North Dakota resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in North Dakota.
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