Autism resources in
Tippecanoe County.

Free CDC milestone checklists and a Milestone Tracker app help you follow your child's development from 2 months to 5 years, so you know what to watch for and when to act. A gentle first step when you're unsure whether to seek an evaluation.

A free, statewide directory of more than 3,000 Indiana providers for children and adults with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities. Search it any time to find evaluation, therapy, and diagnostic services near you.

Indiana's free early intervention program for babies and toddlers from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays or a diagnosed condition. One phone call connects your family to evaluations and in-home services that help your child learn and grow.

Based at Indiana University, IRCA offers Hoosier families trusted guidance on autism diagnosis, resources, and support, plus articles and visual supports made specifically for Indiana parents and educators. A warm first stop when you're just starting to understand a diagnosis.

Riley's developmental medicine team offers comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations, including early autism assessments and full-day interdisciplinary evaluations with psychologists, developmental pediatricians, and speech therapists. It's one of Indiana's leading diagnostic centers for children.

Indiana's free early-intervention program for children birth to age 3 who may have a developmental delay. This is the local intake office (System Point of Entry) that serves Tippecanoe County, coordinating evaluations and in-home therapies.

A local autism center in Lafayette that provides diagnostic assessments along with ABA, occupational, and speech evaluations for young children. A good option when families need testing and therapy under one roof.

Every state has a federally funded Parent Training & Information Center offering free help with IEPs, special-education rights, and early intervention. This hub's directory locates the center that serves your state.

A national nonprofit protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Use their member directory to find a special-education attorney or trained advocate near you when you need help with an IEP or a dispute with a school.

Every state has a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency that offers free legal help when a school isn't following your child's IEP or evaluating them as required. This directory connects you to the office serving your area.

IEP-Hope is an Indiana nonprofit founded by parents for parents, offering free support, education, and advocacy for families whose children have IEPs or 504 plans in Indiana public schools. They can help you prepare for meetings and understand your child's rights at no cost to your family.

IN*SOURCE is Indiana's federally-funded Parent Training and Information Center, helping parents of children with disabilities understand their rights and navigate the special education and IEP process. Their trained staff can talk with you one-on-one, offer free training, and even attend IEP meetings to support your family.

The state's Office of Special Education oversees IEPs, evaluations, and disability services in Indiana public schools, and offers families free procedural safeguards and a no-cost facilitated IEP service to help prevent and resolve disagreements. It's a trusted place to understand the rules schools must follow for your child.

Indiana Disability Rights is the state's official protection and advocacy agency, offering free legal advice and advocacy when a school isn't following your child's IEP or 504 plan. They can help with issues like appropriate services, least restrictive environment, assistive technology, and improper restraint or seclusion.

You matter too. Psychology Today's therapist finder filters for 'caregiver stress' and 'autism family,' and Open Path Collective offers reduced-cost therapy sessions nationwide. You cannot support your child well without also supporting yourself.

This Indiana affiliate keeps a regularly updated, region-by-region list of ABA therapy centers across the whole state, so you can find providers near you. Their team can also answer questions about ABA and connect you to local support.

An 18,000-square-foot ABA center just north of Purdue University, serving Tippecanoe County families from early diagnosis through adulthood. They offer center-based, in-home, and community services.

A local nonprofit with over 70 years serving Greater Lafayette, SOAR offers one-on-one ABA therapy for children and young adults ages 2 to 22, right here in Tippecanoe County. Their team works on communication and social skills alongside parent training, with clinical supervision from Purdue faculty.

A local pediatric clinic providing speech, occupational, and physical therapy for children, including those on the autism spectrum. Their integrated approach lets families address multiple developmental needs in one place.

ABLE accounts let people with disabilities (onset before age 26) save money tax-free without losing Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This center compares every state's ABLE program so you can pick the best one for your family.

Serving central Indiana, CICOA connects family caregivers of children and adults with disabilities to counseling, resources, and help managing Medicaid waivers like the Family Supports and CIH waivers. It's a good starting point if you're caring for a loved one and feeling overwhelmed.

Indiana's federally designated protection and advocacy agency offers free legal advocacy and help defending your child's rights around benefits, education, healthcare, and discrimination. Their teams can guide you when you hit barriers accessing services or benefits.

This statewide, parent-staffed organization gives families free, one-on-one help understanding Medicaid, waivers, insurance, and benefits for kids with disabilities and special health needs. They know the system firsthand and can walk you through applications and next steps.

This state program lets people with disabilities save and invest money for everyday and disability-related expenses without losing SSI, Medicaid, or other benefits. You can open an account with as little as $1, and Indiana taxpayers may qualify for a state tax credit on contributions.

This local United Way nonprofit provides free legal help to low-income Tippecanoe County residents who cannot otherwise afford an attorney. They can assist with civil matters that often touch families navigating benefits and guardianship.

The nation's oldest grassroots autism organization. Their National Helpline connects families to information and referrals, and their affiliate finder points you to a local chapter in your area for in-person support and events.

The largest national community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Local chapters offer advocacy, family support, and lifelong services. Use the chapter finder to locate the office nearest you.

Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential referral line for local health and human services in almost every US community — including disability services, respite, food, housing, and financial assistance.

Indiana's statewide autism nonprofit connects families to Area Support Coordinators (who are themselves touched by autism) and runs support groups like Caregiver Connection and Dads for Autism, both in person and online. Reach out anytime to find help near you.

Based at Indiana University, the IRCA hosts the free Hoosier Autism Caregivers Virtual Support Group on the first Wednesday of each month, plus a huge library of articles, webinars, and visual supports for families. A trusted, no-cost place to learn and connect.

This university-maintained directory lists dozens of local autism parent support groups across Indiana, organized by city, so you can find a group that meets near your home. Each listing includes a real contact person and how the group meets.

With over 20 year-round sports across 10 areas of the state, Special Olympics Indiana offers recreation, friendship, and belonging for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Young Athletes and Unified programs welcome kids and families of all ability levels.

A longtime Lafayette nonprofit offering respite for tired caregivers along with recreation, field trips, and social activities for children and adults with disabilities. Their Family Supports team can help you build in-home support around your own family's needs.

This is Indiana's state agency for adults with developmental disabilities, running the Medicaid waivers that fund adult day programs, employment help, and residential support so your child can keep getting services after they age out of school. You apply through the online BDS Gateway or your local office.

IRCA at Indiana University offers practical, autism-specific articles on planning for adulthood, covering jobs, housing, relationships, and long-term life planning. It's a trusted place to understand what a good transition plan should include.

Indiana's Vocational Rehabilitation program helps adults and older teens with autism and other disabilities explore careers, find and keep jobs, and get job coaching or assistive technology. Eligibility is not based on income, and counselors serve every county through 25 local offices.

Part of Indiana University, this center gives families plain-language guidance on planning the move from high school to adult life, work, and independence. They offer free transition resources and open virtual office hours for parents with questions.

One of the country's first pooled special needs trusts, this program lets families set aside money for a loved one with a disability without risking Medicaid or SSI eligibility. Their staff help you enroll and manage the trust for qualified disability and personal expenses.

A provider serving Tippecanoe, Montgomery, and Clinton counties with adult day habilitation, supported community living, and residential group homes for adults with developmental disabilities, autism, or brain injuries. They help individuals build daily-living skills and greater independence.

BDS is the state office that connects Hoosiers with developmental disabilities to Medicaid waiver services and long-term supports, including the adult services your child may need after aging out of school. Staff can mail you an application and answer questions about waivers and waiting lists.

A Lafayette-based nonprofit that has served people with disabilities in Tippecanoe County since 1953, offering adult day services, employment support, supported living, and guardianship help. Many of their programs can be funded through Medicaid Waiver, and staff can help you navigate those options.