County resource guide
Buchanan County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Buchanan County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
St. Joseph
Mosaic Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Mosaic Medical Center is the regional medical center for Buchanan County and northwest Missouri. St. Joseph is approximately 60 minutes north of Kansas City — families needing subspecialty autism evaluation often travel to Children's Mercy in KC.
~60 min north of Children's Mercy KC for subspecialty evaluation.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
St. Joseph
Missouri First Steps — Buchanan County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Buchanan County children under 3 with developmental concerns under IDEA Part C. Contact the St. Joseph health department to start the referral process.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
St. Joseph
Centria Autism — St. Joseph / Buchanan County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy for Buchanan County families in St. Joseph. BCBA-supervised programs accepting Missouri Medicaid. Children's Mercy in Kansas City (~60 min) is the primary destination for complex diagnostics.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
St. Joseph
Autism Society Missouri — Northwest Chapter (St. Joseph)
Statewide autism organization connecting St. Joseph-area families in Buchanan County to peer support, state resources, and the broader Missouri autism community.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
St. Joseph
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Buchanan County)
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Buchanan County. Free IEP advocacy and training — call before any meeting with St. Joseph, Benton, or Savannah school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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