County resource guide
Autism Resources in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in East Baton Rouge County. Louisiana statewide resources also apply.
East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge) is served by LSU Health Baton Rouge for developmental evaluations. Families Helping Families of the Capital Region is the area's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy. Louisiana's ABA insurance mandate applies statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers19 providers in East Baton Rouge County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Baton Rouge
LSU Health Baton Rouge — Developmental Pediatrics
Autism and developmental evaluations at LSU Health Baton Rouge, serving East Baton Rouge Parish and Central Louisiana. Connected to Woman's Hospital and the LSU Health Sciences Center system.
Gonzales · multi-county
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
OLOL Ascension in Gonzales serves this fast-growing Baton Rouge suburb and coordinates referrals to OLOL Children's Health in Baton Rouge for comprehensive autism evaluations. Ascension Parish's boom in young families has increased demand for local developmental services.
Full autism evaluations typically referred to OLOL Children's in Baton Rouge (~25 min north).
Baton Rouge · multi-county
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental and autism evaluations through Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health, accessible from Livingston Parish. Livingston families commonly travel to Baton Rouge for specialized services; OLOL is the primary referral point.
Livingston families often travel 20–30 minutes west to Baton Rouge for specialized care.
Clinton · multi-county
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health — East Feliciana Referral
East Feliciana Parish families in Clinton access autism evaluations primarily through Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health in Baton Rouge (~35 miles south). East Feliciana is a rural Feliciana country parish known for its antebellum history and pine forest landscape.
Baton Rouge (~35 miles south) is the primary evaluation hub for East Feliciana Parish families.
Plaquemine · multi-county
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health — Iberville Parish Referral
Iberville Parish families in Plaquemine access comprehensive autism evaluations through Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health in Baton Rouge (~20 miles north). Plaquemine, known as a petrochemical hub, sits on the west bank of the Mississippi; OLOL is the primary evaluation destination.
Baton Rouge (~20 miles north) is the primary evaluation hub. Good access for this west-bank Baton Rouge suburb.
Port Allen · multi-county
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health — West Baton Rouge Developmental Referral
West Baton Rouge Parish families in Port Allen are just across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge — the bridge makes OLOL Children's Health and LSU Health the primary autism evaluation destinations within minutes. West Baton Rouge is a rapidly growing Baton Rouge bedroom community with excellent specialist access.
Port Allen is minutes from Baton Rouge — excellent access to OLOL Children's, LSU Health, and Baton Rouge specialist network.
St. Francisville · multi-county
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health — West Feliciana Referral
West Feliciana Parish families in St. Francisville access autism evaluation referrals through OLOL Children's Health in Baton Rouge (~30 miles south). This picturesque historic parish on the Mississippi River bluffs has significant plantation heritage and limited local specialist services, but good access to the Baton Rouge network.
Baton Rouge (~30 miles south) is easily accessible for comprehensive autism evaluations from West Feliciana Parish.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Baton Rouge
Gulfsouth Autism Center — Baton Rouge
ABA therapy in Baton Rouge and Prairieville serving East Baton Rouge Parish families.
Source: https://gulfsouthautismcenter.com/register-for-aba-treatment-in-baton-rouge/
Baton Rouge
LEARN Behavioral — Baton Rouge
Leading ABA therapy provider in Baton Rouge with services across East Baton Rouge Parish.
Source: https://learnbehavioral.com/locations/louisiana/baton-rouge
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Baton Rouge · multi-county
The PAC Center — Louisiana
Comprehensive pediatric therapy services in Louisiana including OT, speech, and PT for children with autism.
Source: https://www.thepacenter.com
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Baton Rouge · multi-county
Families Helping Families of the Capital Region
Louisiana's federally funded PTI serving Baton Rouge and the Capital Region. Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one family support for East Baton Rouge Parish and surrounding areas.
FREE. Federally funded PTI for the Baton Rouge region.
Baton Rouge · multi-county
Families Helping Families of the Capital Region (Ascension)
Louisiana's federally funded PTI covering Ascension Parish, based in the Capital Region. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for families in Gonzales and across this rapidly growing south Louisiana parish.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Ascension Parish families are served by the Capital Region FHF center.
Baton Rouge · multi-county
Families Helping Families of the Capital Region (East Feliciana)
Louisiana's federally funded PTI for the Capital Region covers East Feliciana Parish. Free IEP advocacy and family support for Clinton-area families navigating special education in this rural north Baton Rouge metro parish.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. East Feliciana Parish covered by Capital Region FHF center.
Baton Rouge · multi-county
Families Helping Families of the Capital Region (Iberville)
Louisiana's federally funded PTI for the Capital Region covers Iberville Parish. Free IEP advocacy and family support for Plaquemine-area families navigating special education in this west-bank Baton Rouge suburb.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Iberville Parish covered by Capital Region FHF center.
Baton Rouge · multi-county
Families Helping Families of the Capital Region (Livingston)
Louisiana's federally funded PTI also serving Livingston Parish families. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support. Livingston families can access Baton Rouge-based FHF services for their parish.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Livingston is covered by the Capital Region FHF center.
Baton Rouge · multi-county
Families Helping Families of the Capital Region (Pointe Coupee)
Louisiana's federally funded PTI for the Capital Region covers Pointe Coupee Parish. Free IEP advocacy and family support for New Roads-area families navigating special education in this small rural parish.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Pointe Coupee Parish covered by Capital Region FHF center.
Baton Rouge · multi-county
Families Helping Families of the Capital Region (St. Helena)
Louisiana's federally funded PTI for the Capital Region covers St. Helena Parish. Free IEP advocacy and family support for Greensburg-area families — the most rural and isolated parish in the FHF Capital Region service area.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Critical resource for isolated rural St. Helena Parish families.
Baton Rouge · multi-county
Families Helping Families of the Capital Region (West Baton Rouge)
Louisiana's federally funded PTI for the Capital Region covers West Baton Rouge Parish. Free IEP advocacy and family support for Port Allen and West Baton Rouge families who are just minutes from the full Baton Rouge specialist network.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. West Baton Rouge covered by Capital Region FHF center.
Baton Rouge · multi-county
Families Helping Families of the Capital Region (West Feliciana)
Louisiana's federally funded PTI for the Capital Region covers West Feliciana Parish. Free IEP advocacy and family support for St. Francisville families navigating special education in this small, historic river parish.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. West Feliciana covered by Capital Region FHF center.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for East Baton Rouge County.
School & special education
- East Baton Rouge Parish Schools — Special Education
Louisiana uses parishes instead of counties. EBRPSS serves Baton Rouge.
Services & benefits
- Louisiana OCDD — Capital Region Office
Contact OCDD's Capital Region office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Louisiana OCDD — Capital Region Office
Contact OCDD's Capital Region office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Louisiana OCDD — Capital Region Office
Contact OCDD's Capital Region office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for East Baton Rouge County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in East Baton Rouge County
Serving families across East Baton Rouge County including Baton Rouge, Baker, Central, Zachary, Denham Springs, Port Allen, Plaquemine, Addis, Walker and Prairieville and more.
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