County resource guide

Autism Resources in Plaquemines, Louisiana

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Plaquemines. Louisiana statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

11 listed

Diagnostic clinics

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

Belle Chasse · multi-county

Children's Hospital New Orleans — Developmental Pediatrics

Plaquemines Parish families access comprehensive autism evaluations through Children's Hospital New Orleans. The parish's proximity to New Orleans makes CHNO the primary diagnostic hub.

Ages 0–17Accepting new patients(504) 899-9511

Chalmette · multi-county

Children's Hospital New Orleans — Developmental Pediatrics

St. Bernard Parish families access comprehensive autism evaluations at Children's Hospital New Orleans, just across the parish line. CHNO is the primary diagnostic hub for greater New Orleans parishes.

Ages 0–17Accepting new patients(504) 899-9511

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Belle Chasse · multi-county

Louisiana Early Steps — Greater New Orleans Region

Free in-home early intervention for Plaquemines Parish children under 3. Service coordinators connect Belle Chasse families to developmental, speech, and OT services along the river corridor.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(504) 838-5100

FREE for eligible children under 3.

Chalmette · multi-county

Louisiana Early Steps — Greater New Orleans Region

Free in-home early intervention for St. Bernard Parish children under 3. Service coordinators connect Chalmette families to developmental, speech, and OT services.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(504) 838-5100

FREE for eligible children under 3.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Chalmette · multi-county

Behavioral Innovations — Greater New Orleans

ABA therapy for St. Bernard Parish children. Board-certified behavior analysts provide in-home and center-based services, coordinating with CHNO for comprehensive autism care.

Ages 2–12Accepting new patients(504) 885-0011

Belle Chasse · multi-county

Learning Tree ABA — South Louisiana

ABA therapy serving Plaquemines Parish children. In-home and clinic-based services from BCBAs, coordinating with CHNO and local schools for comprehensive autism support.

Ages 2–14Accepting new patients(504) 355-0707

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Chalmette · multi-county

Autism Society Louisiana — East Bank Chapter

Peer support for St. Bernard Parish autism families. Connects Chalmette-area families to New Orleans metro events and the statewide Autism Society Louisiana network.

Ages All ages

Contact Autism Society Louisiana for current schedule.

Belle Chasse · multi-county

Autism Society Louisiana — River Parishes Chapter

Support and advocacy for Plaquemines Parish autism families. Connects river parishes families to New Orleans-area events, resources, and the statewide Autism Society Louisiana network.

Ages All ages

Contact Autism Society Louisiana for meeting schedule.

Advocacy & legal

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

Metairie · multi-county

Families Helping Families — Greater New Orleans Area

PTI center serving Plaquemines Parish. Free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and disability resource navigation for families along the river parishes.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(504) 943-0343

FREE. Federally funded PTI.

Metairie · multi-county

Families Helping Families — Greater New Orleans Area

PTI center serving St. Bernard Parish. Free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and disability resource navigation for east bank and river parish families.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(504) 943-0343

FREE. Federally funded PTI.

Metairie · multi-county

Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans

Louisiana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, southeastern Louisiana region. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for New Orleans area families. One of nine FHF centers operating statewide.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(504) 888-9111

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Louisiana's FHF network is regionally distributed — call your closest center.

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