County resource guide
Autism Resources in West Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in West Baton Rouge. Louisiana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic 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.
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.
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.
Port Allen
Louisiana Early Steps — West Baton Rouge Parish
Louisiana Early Steps provides free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under age 3 in West Baton Rouge Parish. Services delivered in natural settings across Port Allen and surrounding communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No referral needed.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Plaquemine · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Baton Rouge (Iberville Families)
ABA therapy for Iberville Parish families through Baton Rouge-area providers. Center-based services are accessible in Baton Rouge (~20 miles); in-home ABA available locally in Plaquemine. Commercial insurance accepted under Louisiana's ABA mandate.
Louisiana requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Port Allen · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Baton Rouge Metro (West Baton Rouge)
ABA therapy for West Baton Rouge Parish families through the Baton Rouge metro network. Center-based services in the metro are easily accessible from Port Allen. Accepts commercial insurance under Louisiana's ABA mandate.
Louisiana requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Easy access to Baton Rouge metro ABA centers from Port Allen.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Port Allen
West Baton Rouge Autism Family Network
Peer support and resource connection for autism families in Port Allen and West Baton Rouge Parish. West Baton Rouge's proximity to Baton Rouge gives families excellent access to major support group and advocacy resources in the capital region.
Contact Autism Society Louisiana for current meeting schedule. Baton Rouge support groups also easily accessible.
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.
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