County resource guide
Benton County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Benton County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Osage Beach · multi-county
Lake Regional Health System — Developmental Referral Network (Hickory County)
Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach is the nearest regional hospital to Hickory County, providing developmental pediatric referral coordination for autism evaluations. Families in Hermitage are directed toward Springfield or Jefferson City specialists for comprehensive assessments.
Referral hub for Lake of the Ozarks area. Ask about developmental pediatric network.
Warsaw · multi-county
Lake Regional Health System — Developmental Referrals (Benton County)
Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach serves as a referral point for Benton County families near the Lake of the Ozarks. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Columbia (~80 miles north) or Jefferson City (~50 miles northeast). Telehealth extends access for families in Warsaw and rural areas.
Jefferson City (~50 miles) and Columbia (~80 miles) are the primary specialist hubs for Lake of the Ozarks families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Warsaw · multi-county
Missouri First Steps — Benton County
Missouri's Part C Early Intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Benton County. Home-based services reach Warsaw and communities throughout this Lake of the Ozarks region county.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Warsaw · multi-county
Centria Autism — Lake of the Ozarks Region (Benton County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Benton County and the Lake of the Ozarks region. In-home delivery serves Warsaw-area families and reduces the need to travel to Jefferson City or Columbia for therapy. Accepts Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Warsaw · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Lake of the Ozarks (Benton County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Benton County families to support resources from both the Jefferson City and Columbia-area chapters. Warsaw-area families benefit from virtual programming and regional events in this central Missouri lake community.
Hermitage · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Lake of the Ozarks (Hickory County)
The Autism Society of Missouri supports Hickory County families through virtual programming, peer connections, and resource navigation. The Lake of the Ozarks regional community benefits from online support groups that bridge the distance between rural communities.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Warsaw · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Benton County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Benton County families. Phone and virtual services are the primary access point for families in Warsaw and the Lake of the Ozarks area.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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