Comprehensive Autism Services
Why choose ChildServe?

Who We Serve
Autism Day Health
Our Autism Day Health program is the only one of its kind in Iowa. We offer specialized weekday care for children with ASD (ages two through six years old). Children receive positive behavioral support from staff along with occupational, speech, and physical therapy on-site during the day to promote overall health and development.
Children in the Autism Day Health program participate in evidenced-based treatments focused on their needs, abilities, and goals. We use the STAR curriculum (Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research), which is designed for children with ASD. The research-supported, ABA-based components of STAR align with therapy goals identified on each child’s plan and include systematic skill-building lessons and progress tracking. Research shows that children who receive early intervention for ASD have improved long-term outcomes in goal areas like independence and meaningful relationships.
Autism Day Health is offered at ChildServe in Ames, Iowa City and Johnston.
Autism Intensives
Diagnostic Clinic
Family Education & Support
Life Skills Programming
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Outpatient Therapy
Research Partners
Our Team of Specialists
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started?
Where are the services provided?
Our Autism Program offers the following services and locations:
- Autism Day Health: Johnston, Ames and Iowa City
- Autism Intensives: Johnston
- Diagnostic Clinic: Johnston
- Life Skills: Johnston
- Medical Nutrition Therapy: Johnston
- Outpatient Therapy: Johnston, Ames and Iowa City
- Social Groups: Johnston
When are services provided?
Contact Us!
515-727-8750
515-232-7220
319-351-5437
If you would like to make a referral, or if you have questions for our team, please email communications@childserve.org. Be sure to include which location you are interested in so we can connect you with the right team member.
ChildServe Center - Johnston
ChildServe Center - Ames
ChildServe Center - Iowa City
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ChildServe improves the health and well-being of more than 4,600 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We serve children with developmental delays, disabilities, acquired injuries, and other special healthcare needs.
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Johnston | 515-727-8750
Ames | 515-232-7220
Des Moines | 515-280-5332
Iowa City | 319-351-5437
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