County resource guide
Autism Resources in Gregory, South Dakota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gregory. South Dakota statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lake Andes · multi-county
Indian Health Service — Lake Andes Service Unit
The IHS Lake Andes Service Unit provides primary care for enrolled tribal members of the Yankton Sioux Tribe and surrounding nations in Charles Mix County. For autism evaluations, IHS can provide referrals to Avera Yankton or Sanford Sioux Falls.
IHS serves enrolled tribal members. Non-tribal families should contact Avera Yankton (~50 min).
Burke · multi-county
Indian Health Service — Lake Andes Service Unit (Gregory County Referral)
Gregory County families, including those with ties to the Yankton Sioux and Rosebud Sioux tribes, may access IHS primary care through the Lake Andes Service Unit. For autism evaluations, families are referred to Avera Sacred Heart in Yankton (~80 miles) or Sanford Sioux Falls.
Winner · multi-county
Winner Regional Healthcare Center — Developmental Referrals
Tripp County families in Winner access developmental services through Winner Regional Healthcare Center and referrals to Avera Sacred Heart in Yankton (~80 miles) or Sanford Sioux Falls (~140 miles) for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Winner is the largest town in south-central SD outside of Pierre. Regional referrals go to Yankton or Sioux Falls.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lake Andes · multi-county
South Dakota Birth to 3 — Charles Mix County
South Dakota's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 in Charles Mix County. Provides in-home therapy and service coordination at no cost, including for families on the Yankton Sioux Reservation.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Burke · multi-county
South Dakota Birth to 3 — Gregory County
South Dakota's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 in Gregory 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.
Winner · multi-county
South Dakota Birth to 3 — Tripp County
South Dakota's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 in Tripp 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.
Lake Andes · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Charles Mix County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Charles Mix County families in one of SD's most rural and isolated counties. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. SD Medicaid and IHS-referred services accepted.
Telehealth is critical in Charles Mix County — nearest in-person ABA is 50+ miles away.
Burke · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Gregory County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Gregory County families in this isolated south-central SD county near the Nebraska border. BCBA-supervised parent training. SD Medicaid accepted.
SD Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Nearest in-person hub is Yankton or Sioux Falls, both 80+ miles.
Winner · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Tripp County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Tripp County families in Winner and surrounding south-central SD communities. BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support. SD Medicaid accepted.
SD Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Telehealth is the primary ABA option in this remote region.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Burke
Autism Society of South Dakota
South Dakota's statewide autism chapter provides resource navigation and online community support for Gregory County families. Online peer connections are essential in this very rural border county.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Lake Andes · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Charles Mix County families. Remote and phone consultations are essential in this extremely rural county with limited local professional resources.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Burke · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Gregory County families. Phone and remote support is the primary mode of assistance in this very rural south-central SD community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Winner · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Tripp County families. Phone and remote support is essential in this remote south-central SD ranching community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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