County resource guide

Brown County, Illinois

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Brown County. Illinois statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

11 listed

Diagnostic clinics

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

Mount Sterling · multi-county

Blessing Health — Developmental Referrals (Brown County)

Blessing Health in Quincy serves as the referral hub for Brown County families seeking developmental pediatric services and autism evaluations. Mount Sterling, the county seat, is approximately 35 miles from Quincy, making Blessing Health a practical option for comprehensive evaluation.

Ages 0–18(217) 223-8400

Pittsfield · multi-county

Blessing Health — Developmental Referrals (Pike County)

Blessing Health in Quincy is the primary referral destination for Pike County families seeking autism evaluations and developmental pediatric services. Pittsfield, the county seat, is approximately 40 miles northeast of Quincy, making Blessing Health the most accessible comprehensive care center.

Ages 0–18(217) 223-8400

Rushville · multi-county

Western Illinois University — Developmental Services (Schuyler County)

Western Illinois University in Macomb (McDonough County) offers developmental screening and referral services for Schuyler County families. Rushville, the county seat, is about 20 miles from Macomb, making WIU-affiliated services a practical first step for autism evaluation referrals.

Ages 0–18(309) 298-1414

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Mount Sterling

Illinois Early Intervention — Brown County

Illinois's Part C Early Intervention program serving infants and toddlers in Brown County. Home-based developmental services are delivered in Mount Sterling and throughout this small, rural county in west-central Illinois.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(800) 323-4769

FREE under IDEA Part C.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Mount Sterling · multi-county

Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (Brown County)

Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Brown County. In-home delivery is the primary model for this small rural county — families in Mount Sterling avoid long commutes to Quincy or Springfield for therapy services. Accepts Medicaid.

Ages 0–21Accepting new patients(844) 947-4747

Pittsfield · multi-county

Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (Pike County)

Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy and telehealth services for children with autism in Pike County. Families in Pittsfield and Barry access in-home sessions without the need to drive to Quincy or Springfield for center-based care. Accepts Medicaid.

Ages 0–21Accepting new patients(844) 947-4747

Rushville · multi-county

Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (Schuyler County)

Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Schuyler County. Therapists travel to Rushville and surrounding communities, eliminating the need for families to commute to Macomb or Quincy for care. Accepts Medicaid.

Ages 0–21Accepting new patients(844) 947-4747

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Mount Sterling · multi-county

Autism Society of Illinois — West-Central Network (Brown County)

The Autism Society of Illinois connects Brown County families to support resources from both the Quincy and Springfield regional autism communities. Mount Sterling families access peer support through virtual programming and regional events.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

Rushville · multi-county

Autism Society of Illinois — West-Central Network (Schuyler County)

The Autism Society of Illinois supports Schuyler County families through virtual support groups and connections to the Macomb and Quincy autism communities. Rushville families benefit from this statewide network's programming and resource navigation.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

Pittsfield · multi-county

Autism Society of Illinois — Western IL Network (Pike County)

The Autism Society of Illinois supports Pike County families through virtual support groups, resource connections, and links to the western Illinois and Springfield autism communities. Pittsfield's central location between Quincy and Springfield provides access to two regional networks.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

Advocacy & legal

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

Mount Sterling

Family Resource Center on Disabilities — Statewide (Brown County)

Illinois's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and training for Brown County families navigating special education rights in this small, rural county's school districts.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(312) 939-3513

FREE. Federally funded PTI.

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