County resource guide

Autism Resources in Polk, Wisconsin

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Polk. Wisconsin statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

18 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Minneapolis · multi-county

Children's Minnesota — Autism Diagnostic (Polk County access)

Polk County families in Balsam Lake are within the Twin Cities metro orbit. Children's Minnesota in Minneapolis/St. Paul offers comprehensive autism evaluations accessible to Polk County families, typically a 60–90 minute drive from Balsam Lake.

Ages 0–18(651) 220-6000

Twin Cities providers are often the practical choice for NW WI border families.

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Minneapolis · multi-county

Children's Minnesota — Autism Diagnostic Clinic (St. Croix County)

Hudson sits directly on the St. Croix River border with Minnesota. Children's Minnesota in the Twin Cities provides comprehensive autism evaluations that are widely used by St. Croix County families — often a shorter trip than driving to Milwaukee. Multiple evaluation sites accessible.

Ages 0–18(651) 220-6000

Twin Cities is the practical hub for Hudson-area families.

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Ellsworth · multi-county

Hudson Hospital — Pierce County Developmental Referrals

Pierce County (Ellsworth) is in the western Twin Cities metro corridor. Families have excellent access to both the Twin Cities/Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro healthcare system across the St. Croix River and the Eau Claire/Mayo Clinic Health System to the east. One of Wisconsin's best-positioned rural counties for specialist access.

Ages 0–18(715) 531-6000

Twin Cities metro (across St. Croix River) provides top-tier pediatric specialist access for Pierce County families.

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Rice Lake · multi-county

Marshfield Clinic — Rice Lake (Barron County)

Marshfield Clinic Health System operates a clinic in Rice Lake serving Barron County. Developmental pediatrics referrals and autism evaluation coordination available through the Marshfield network, one of Wisconsin's most comprehensive rural health systems.

Ages 0–18(715) 234-1515

Marshfield Clinic is the regional medical backbone for NW Wisconsin.

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Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Balsam Lake

Wisconsin Birth to 3 — Polk County

Wisconsin's Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Polk County. Free evaluations and in-home developmental services through Polk County Health and Human Services in Balsam Lake.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(715) 485-8400

FREE for eligible children under 3.

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ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Grantsburg · multi-county

ABA Access — Spooner / Rice Lake (Burnett County)

Burnett County families seeking ABA therapy access providers in Spooner (Washburn County) or Rice Lake (Barron County). In-home ABA delivery is the most practical option for families in rural Grantsburg and Siren.

Ages 2–21

Request home-based ABA; limited local center options.

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Hudson · multi-county

ABA Providers — Hudson / St. Croix Valley

The Hudson area and Twin Cities metro corridor have growing ABA therapy options for St. Croix County families. Both Wisconsin-licensed and Minnesota-licensed BCBA providers operate in the St. Croix Valley, offering center-based and in-home programs.

Ages 2–21

Wisconsin insurance mandate covers ABA; confirm coverage with your provider.

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Hudson · multi-county

ABA Therapy — St. Croix Valley / Hudson (Polk County)

Polk County families access ABA therapy through Hudson (St. Croix County) or Twin Cities metro providers. The St. Croix Valley corridor has growing ABA infrastructure serving border communities on both sides of the Minnesota-Wisconsin line.

Ages 2–21

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Ellsworth · multi-county

Centria Autism — Pierce County / Twin Cities Corridor

In-home ABA therapy for Pierce County. Families benefit from access to both Wisconsin and Minnesota ABA networks in the Twin Cities corridor. Accepts commercial insurance under Wisconsin's ABA mandate and ForwardHealth.

Ages 2–18(844) 236-8724

WI/MN cross-state access — confirm insurance network when using Minnesota providers.

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Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Grantsburg · multi-county

Autism Society of Wisconsin — Burnett County / NW Lakes Region

Autism Society of Wisconsin support for Burnett County families in the NW Wisconsin lake country. Peer connection, resource navigation, and access to broader Wisconsin autism community events for families in Grantsburg and Siren.

Ages All ages(414) 662-5999

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Ellsworth · multi-county

Autism Society of Wisconsin — Pierce County / Twin Cities Metro Edge

Autism Society of Wisconsin family support for Pierce County. The Twin Cities metro's robust autism community resources are accessible across the St. Croix River, supplemented by statewide ASW programming.

Ages All ages(414) 662-5999

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Balsam Lake · multi-county

Autism Society of Wisconsin — Polk County / St. Croix Valley

Autism Society of Wisconsin family support for Polk County families. Peer connection and resource navigation for families in the NW Wisconsin and St. Croix Valley border region.

Ages All ages(414) 662-5999

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Hudson · multi-county

Autism Society of Wisconsin — St. Croix Valley Chapter

Autism Society of Wisconsin support for St. Croix County families in Hudson and the surrounding St. Croix Valley. Active community with access to both Wisconsin and Twin Cities autism family events and resources.

Ages All ages(414) 662-5999

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Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Barron · multi-county

FACETS — Wisconsin PTI (Barron County)

FACETS, Wisconsin's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, provides free IEP advocacy and special education support to Barron County families. Essential guidance for navigating rural school district evaluation rights and IEP development.