County resource guide
Autism Resources in La Salle, Louisiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in La Salle. Louisiana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Jena · multi-county
Rapides Regional Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
La Salle Parish families are referred to Rapides Regional in Alexandria for developmental pediatric evaluations and autism diagnostics. Coordinates with LSU Health Shreveport for complex cases.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Jena · multi-county
Louisiana Early Steps — Central Region
Free in-home early intervention for children under 3 in La Salle Parish. Developmental specialists, speech therapists, and OTs visit families in Jena and surrounding communities.
FREE for eligible children under 3.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Alexandria · multi-county
Centria Healthcare — Central Louisiana
ABA therapy services for La Salle Parish children through Centria's central Louisiana network. In-home and center-based options available, insurance accepted.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Jena · multi-county
Autism Society Louisiana — Central Chapter
Family support and advocacy for La Salle Parish autism families. Connects rural central Louisiana families to statewide resources and peer networks.
Contact Autism Society Louisiana for current meeting info.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
Families Helping Families — Central Louisiana
PTI center covering La Salle Parish. Provides free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and disability resource navigation for families.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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