County resource guide
Autism Resources in St. Bernard County, Louisiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in St. Bernard County. Louisiana statewide resources also apply.
St. Bernard Parish (Chalmette, Arabi) is a metro New Orleans parish southeast of the city, served by University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans for specialized healthcare. Families access the New Orleans provider network including Children's Hospital New Orleans for autism evaluations. Families Helping Families Southeast Louisiana provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers9 providers in St. Bernard County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
New Orleans · multi-county
Children's Hospital New Orleans — Developmental Pediatrics
Autism and developmental evaluations at Children's Hospital New Orleans, the region's largest dedicated pediatric hospital. Multi-disciplinary team serving Orleans and surrounding parishes.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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.
FREE for eligible children under 3.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Louisiana's FHF network is regionally distributed — call your closest center.
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Helpful guides
Guides for St. Bernard 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.
Louisiana state guide →Nearby counties in Louisiana
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