County resource guide
Autism Resources in Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Pointe Coupee County. Louisiana statewide resources also apply.
Pointe Coupee Parish (New Roads, Morganza) is a small central Louisiana parish on the Mississippi River across from Baton Rouge. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge is the primary healthcare anchor. Pointe Coupee Parish Schools provides special education. Families Helping Families Capital Region provides free IEP advocacy. Louisiana's NOW/ROW waivers serve eligible residents.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Pointe Coupee County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
New Roads · multi-county
Pointe Coupee General Hospital — Pediatric Developmental Referral
Pointe Coupee General Hospital in New Roads provides basic pediatric care and developmental referrals for this small west-bank parish. Full autism evaluations require travel to Baton Rouge (~35 min via the New Roads ferry or bridge). Families should plan for significant driving to specialist services.
Full autism evaluations require travel to Baton Rouge (~35 min). Limited local specialist access.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
New Roads
Louisiana Early Steps — Pointe Coupee Parish
Louisiana Early Steps provides free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under age 3 in Pointe Coupee Parish. Home-based service delivery is standard for this small west-bank parish.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No referral needed.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
New Roads
Pointe Coupee Parish Autism Family Support
Peer support and family connection for autism families in New Roads and across Pointe Coupee Parish. Helps families in this small west-bank parish connect with Baton Rouge specialists and Louisiana statewide resources.
Contact Autism Society Louisiana for current meeting details.
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 (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 (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 (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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Helpful guides
Guides for Pointe Coupee 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.
See all Louisiana resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Louisiana.
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