County resource guide
Autism Resources in Buffalo, Wisconsin
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Buffalo. Wisconsin statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Alma · multi-county
Gundersen Health System — Buffalo County Referral Pathway
Buffalo County (Alma) is a small Mississippi River bluffs county in western Wisconsin. Gundersen Health System in La Crosse (~50 miles south) and Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse are the primary destinations for comprehensive autism evaluations for Buffalo County families.
La Crosse (~50 mi south) is the regional hub. Gundersen/Mayo both offer developmental pediatrics.
Durand · multi-county
Gundersen Health System — Pepin County Referral Pathway
Pepin County (Durand) is Wisconsin's smallest county by area, on the Mississippi River. La Crosse (~60 miles south) at Gundersen Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System provides the primary autism evaluation pathways for this small river county.
La Crosse (~60 mi south) is the regional evaluation hub. Eau Claire is also accessible (~45 mi north).
Whitehall · multi-county
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital — Trempealeau County Pediatrics
Gundersen Health's Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall serves Trempealeau County with pediatric services, linking families to Gundersen's comprehensive developmental pediatrics program in La Crosse (~40 miles south). Trempealeau County sits between the La Crosse and Eau Claire regional hubs.
La Crosse (~40 mi south) and Eau Claire (~45 mi north) are both accessible for full evaluations.
La Crosse · multi-county
Mayo Clinic Health System — La Crosse (Pediatrics)
Mayo Clinic Health System's La Crosse campus offers pediatric developmental assessments and second-opinion evaluations for autism spectrum concerns. Part of the larger Mayo Clinic network, providing access to specialty consultations not typically available in a regional market the size of La Crosse.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Alma
Buffalo County Birth to 3 Program
Buffalo County administers Wisconsin's Birth to 3 early intervention program for children under 3 with developmental concerns. Free in-home services under IDEA Part C. Serves Alma and surrounding rural Mississippi River communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Alma · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Buffalo County / La Crosse Area
In-home ABA therapy for Buffalo County families. La Crosse-based providers are the most accessible ABA resources for this small Mississippi River county. Accepts commercial insurance under Wisconsin's ABA mandate and ForwardHealth.
Durand · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Pepin County / Chippewa Valley
In-home ABA therapy for Pepin County families. Eau Claire and La Crosse-based providers serve this small county. Accepts commercial insurance under Wisconsin's ABA mandate and ForwardHealth.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Alma · multi-county
Autism Society of Wisconsin — Buffalo County / Mississippi River Region
Autism Society of Wisconsin family support for Buffalo County. La Crosse-area programming and statewide online peer connections are the primary support resources for families in this small bluffs county.
Durand · multi-county
Autism Society of Wisconsin — Pepin County / Mississippi River Bluffs
Autism Society of Wisconsin peer support for Pepin County families. La Crosse and Eau Claire area programming are the nearest in-person autism community resources for this small river county.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alma · multi-county
WI FACETS — IEP Advocacy (Buffalo County)
Free IEP coaching and special education rights advocacy for Buffalo County families from Wisconsin's federally funded PTI. Phone and video support available for families in this rural Mississippi River county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Durand · multi-county
WI FACETS — IEP Advocacy (Pepin County)
Free IEP coaching and special education advocacy for Pepin County families from Wisconsin's federally funded PTI. Covers Durand-Arkansaw and Pepin school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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