County resource guide
Autism Resources in Caldwell, Louisiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Caldwell. Louisiana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Columbia · multi-county
Ochsner LSU Health Monroe — Caldwell Parish Developmental Referral
Caldwell Parish families in Columbia access autism evaluation referrals through Ochsner LSU Health Monroe (~40 miles east). Caldwell is a small rural northeast Louisiana parish; Monroe is the regional academic medical hub serving this area.
Monroe (~40 miles east) is the primary evaluation hub for Caldwell Parish families.
Monroe · multi-county
Ochsner LSU Health Monroe — Developmental Pediatrics
Autism and developmental evaluations at Ochsner LSU Health Monroe, the regional academic medical center for northeast Louisiana. The primary diagnostic resource for Ouachita Parish and a hub for surrounding rural parishes.
Main academic medical resource for northeast Louisiana. Telehealth available for rural parishes.
Winnsboro · multi-county
Ochsner LSU Health Monroe — Franklin Parish Developmental Referral
Franklin Parish families in Winnsboro access autism evaluation referrals through Ochsner LSU Health Monroe (~50 miles northwest). Franklin Parish is a rural northeast Louisiana agricultural community; Monroe is the regional hub.
Monroe (~50 miles northwest) is the primary evaluation hub for Franklin Parish families.
Winnfield · multi-county
Winn Parish Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield provides primary care and developmental referrals for this central-north Louisiana community. Full autism evaluations route to Rapides Regional in Alexandria (~55 miles south) or to Shreveport. Winnfield is the birthplace of three Louisiana governors, including the Longs.
Alexandria (~55 miles south) is the primary evaluation hub for Winn Parish families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Columbia
Louisiana Early Steps — Caldwell Parish
Louisiana Early Steps provides free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under age 3 in Caldwell Parish. Home-based services delivered across Columbia and rural northeast Louisiana communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No referral needed.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Columbia · multi-county
Beacon ABA Services — Northeast Louisiana (Caldwell Parish)
ABA therapy for Caldwell Parish families through Monroe-based northeast Louisiana providers. In-home ABA is the most accessible option for Columbia-area families. Accepts commercial insurance under Louisiana's ABA mandate.
Louisiana requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Winnsboro · multi-county
Beacon ABA Services — Northeast Louisiana (Franklin Parish)
ABA therapy for Franklin Parish families through Monroe-based northeast Louisiana providers. In-home and telehealth ABA services are the primary access models for Winnsboro-area families.
Louisiana requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Columbia
Caldwell Parish Autism Family Network
Peer support and resource connection for autism families in Columbia and across Caldwell Parish. Helps rural northeast Louisiana families access services in Monroe and navigate Louisiana's early intervention and waiver systems.
Contact Autism Society Louisiana for current meeting details.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Monroe · multi-county
Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana
Louisiana's federally funded PTI center for the northeast region. Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Ouachita Parish and surrounding areas. Key resource for rural families who lack local services.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Northeast Louisiana's primary IEP advocacy resource.
Monroe · multi-county
Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana (Caldwell)
Louisiana's federally funded PTI for northeast Louisiana covers Caldwell Parish. Free IEP advocacy and family support for Columbia-area families navigating rural northeast Louisiana special education.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Caldwell Parish covered by Northeast Louisiana FHF center.
Monroe · multi-county
Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana (Franklin Parish)
Louisiana's federally funded PTI for northeast Louisiana covers Franklin Parish. Free IEP advocacy and family support for Winnsboro-area families navigating special education in this rural northeast Louisiana agricultural community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Franklin Parish covered by Northeast Louisiana FHF center.
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