County resource guide
Autism Resources in Davison County, South Dakota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Davison County. South Dakota statewide resources also apply.
Davison County (Mitchell) is home to Mitchell, a regional center in south-central South Dakota. Avera Queen of Peace provides medical services. Mitchell School District provides special education. South Dakota Parent Connection provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and SD's Birth to 3 program serves young children. Families seeking specialized evaluations travel to Sioux Falls.
Provider directory
Local Providers22 providers in Davison County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Wessington Springs · multi-county
Avera Huron — Developmental Referrals (Jerauld County)
Jerauld County families in Wessington Springs access developmental and autism evaluation services through Avera Mary Lanning in Huron (~45 miles) or Avera Mitchell (~50 miles) for central SD families.
Mitchell · multi-county
Avera Queen of Peace — Behavioral Health
Avera Queen of Peace provides behavioral health and developmental evaluations in Mitchell, the regional hub for central South Dakota. Serves Davison, Hanson, and surrounding rural counties.
Plankinton · multi-county
Avera Queen of Peace — Developmental Referrals (Aurora County)
Aurora County families in Plankinton access developmental and autism evaluation services through Avera Queen of Peace in Mitchell (Davison County, ~25 miles). Mitchell is the regional hub for central South Dakota.
Alexandria · multi-county
Avera Queen of Peace — Developmental Referrals (Hanson County)
Hanson County families in Alexandria access developmental and autism evaluation services through Avera Queen of Peace in Mitchell (~30 miles) or Sanford Sioux Falls (~50 miles). Both hubs are accessible for this small east-central SD county.
Sioux Falls (~50 min) is also accessible for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Woonsocket · multi-county
Avera Queen of Peace — Developmental Referrals (Sanborn County)
Sanborn County families in Woonsocket access developmental and autism evaluation services through Avera Queen of Peace in Mitchell (Davison County, ~30 miles) or Avera Huron (~30 miles north). Sanborn is centrally located between both hubs.
Howard · multi-county
Sanford Children's Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Miner County)
Miner County families in Howard access developmental and autism evaluation services through Sanford Sioux Falls (~65 miles) or Sanford Watertown (~70 miles). Howard is in east-central SD between the two major northeast SD hubs.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Mitchell · multi-county
SD Birth to 3 — Davison County
South Dakota's federally mandated early intervention program for children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Free evaluations and services in Davison County coordinated through the SD DOH.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Request evaluation by calling the state coordinating office.
Plankinton · multi-county
South Dakota Birth to 3 — Aurora County
South Dakota's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 in Aurora 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.
Alexandria · multi-county
South Dakota Birth to 3 — Hanson County
South Dakota's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 in Hanson 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.
Woonsocket · multi-county
South Dakota Birth to 3 — Sanborn County
South Dakota's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 in Sanborn 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.
Plankinton · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Aurora County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Aurora County families in this very rural central South Dakota agricultural community. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. SD Medicaid accepted.
SD Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Mitchell in-person options are ~25 min away.
Alexandria · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Hanson County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Hanson County families in east-central SD. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. SD Medicaid accepted. Mitchell and Sioux Falls provide nearest in-person options.
SD Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Howard · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Miner County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Miner County families in east-central SD. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. SD Medicaid accepted. No in-person ABA clinic serves this rural county.
SD Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Sioux Falls and Watertown are the nearest in-person hubs.
Woonsocket · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Sanborn County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Sanborn County families in central SD. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. SD Medicaid accepted. Mitchell and Huron are both ~30 miles for in-person options.
SD Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Mitchell · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Telehealth
Lighthouse Autism Center provides telehealth ABA therapy to rural SD families including Davison County. BCBA-supervised programs for families who cannot access in-person clinic services.
Telehealth-first for rural SD. SD Medicaid covers ABA; verify coverage before enrolling.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Mitchell · multi-county
Avera Mitchell — Speech-Language Pathology
Outpatient speech-language pathology at Avera Mitchell serving children and adults in Davison County. Addresses communication delays, AAC, and pragmatic language.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Plankinton · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Aurora County families. Phone and remote support essential in this isolated central SD county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Wessington Springs · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Jerauld County families. Phone and remote support essential in this rural central SD community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Alexandria · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Hanson County families. Phone and remote support essential in this small east-central SD agricultural county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Howard · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Miner County families. Phone and remote support essential in this small, very rural east-central SD county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Woonsocket · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Sanborn County families. Phone and remote support supplement the Mitchell and Huron area resources for central SD families.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Mitchell · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection — Mitchell Outreach
SDPC provides free IEP advocacy, training workshops, and phone consultation to families in Davison County and central South Dakota. Federally funded; no income limits.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Davison 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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in South Dakota.
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