County resource guide
Clay County, South Dakota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Clay County. South Dakota statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Yankton · multi-county
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton offers pediatric developmental services and referrals for autism evaluations. As southeast SD's regional medical hub on the Missouri River, Avera provides comprehensive pediatric care for Yankton County families.
Yankton is the regional hub for southeast SD. Sioux Falls (~80 miles) for complex evaluations.
Vermillion · multi-county
University of South Dakota — ASD Clinic (Psychology Dept.)
The University of South Dakota in Vermillion offers autism-related evaluation and research services through its psychology department's ASD clinic. USD is a unique resource in rural SD — families in Clay County have rare on-site access to university-based autism expertise.
Call the USD Psychology Dept. to inquire about current ASD evaluation availability and waitlists.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Vermillion · multi-county
South Dakota Birth to 3 — Clay County
South Dakota's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 in Clay County. Provides in-home therapy, service coordination, and family support at no cost to eligible families.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Vermillion · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Clay County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Clay County families. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. SD Medicaid accepted. Vermillion is a college town with limited local in-person ABA options.
SD Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Yankton · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Yankton County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Yankton County families. In-person ABA is limited in southeast SD outside Sioux Falls; telehealth fills the gap with BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. SD Medicaid accepted.
SD Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Vermillion
Autism Society of South Dakota
South Dakota's statewide autism chapter connects Clay County families in Vermillion to support groups, resource navigation, and events across the state. USD's campus community may supplement local support.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Yankton · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Yankton County families. SDPC is a critical resource in a region with limited local autism specialists.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Vermillion · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Clay County families. USD faculty may also be a community resource for navigating services in this college community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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