Balance Autism, a statewide provider of autism services, announced its acquisition of Metro West, an autism services provider in Clive. The partnership aims to expand the reach and effectiveness of support services available to the autism community, a news release said. Balance Autism said it will integrate Metro West’s methodologies and staff to expand its resources and services. All existing services provided by the Metro West team will continue uninterrupted, according to the release. “Balancing individual needs and community support is at the core of what we do at Balance Autism,” Balance Autism CEO Steve Muller said in a prepared statement. “The acquisition of Metro West allows us to broaden our impact, bringing our comprehensive approach to more families and individuals in central Iowa.”