County resource guide
Autism Resources in Callaway County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Callaway County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Callaway County — home to Fulton and New Bloomfield — is a rural central Missouri county east of Jefferson City. University of Missouri Health Care in nearby Columbia is the strongest regional option for developmental evaluations. Missouri's First Steps serves children under 3, and MPACT provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers12 providers in Callaway County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders — University of Missouri
Columbia · serves multiple counties
One of the most comprehensive autism centers in the Midwest, housed at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Offers multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations, behavioral health, speech-language therapy, OT, and telehealth services. Nationally recognized research center with a lifespan approach from toddlers through adults. A flagship resource for mid-Missouri families.
Fulton
Callaway Community Hospital — Pediatric Referral
Callaway Community Hospital serves Fulton and Callaway County. Autism diagnostic evaluations are typically referred to University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia (~30 minutes west), the state's academic medical center and a top destination for comprehensive autism evaluation in mid-Missouri.
Autism evaluation typically via MU Health Care in Columbia (~30 min west).
Mexico · multi-county
University of Missouri Health Care — Developmental Pediatrics (Audrain)
MU Health Care in Columbia is the primary referral hub for Audrain County families seeking autism evaluations. Mexico, the Audrain County seat, is approximately 35 miles east of Columbia, giving families access to MU's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment.
Columbia's Thompson Center (~35 miles) is one of Missouri's top autism evaluation and treatment centers.
Linn · multi-county
University of Missouri Health Care — Developmental Pediatrics (Osage County)
University of Missouri Health in Columbia is the primary academic medical referral destination for Osage County families seeking autism evaluations. Linn, the county seat, is approximately 45 minutes from Columbia, making MU Health a practical option for comprehensive assessment.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Mexico · multi-county
Missouri First Steps — Audrain County
Missouri's Part C Early Intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Audrain County. Home-based services reach Mexico and surrounding rural areas of north-central Missouri.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Fulton
Missouri First Steps — Callaway County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Callaway County children under 3 under IDEA Part C. Home-based services available throughout the county.
Free under IDEA Part C.
Columbia · multi-county
MU Thompson Center — Early Intervention Services
Early intervention evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 through Missouri's First Steps program, coordinated at the Thompson Center. Covers developmental screening, speech, OT, and family support planning for Boone County and surrounding mid-Missouri counties.
Missouri First Steps partner. Referrals through your pediatrician or call the Thompson Center directly.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fulton
ACI (Autism Centers Inc) — Callaway County
In-home ABA therapy for Callaway County families in and around Fulton. Proximity to Columbia (~30 miles west) means families also have access to University of Missouri–based autism resources.
Mexico · multi-county
Centria Autism — Mid-Missouri (Audrain County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Audrain County. The in-home model benefits Mexico-area families who prefer not to make the daily drive to Columbia for center-based services. Accepts Medicaid.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Mexico · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Audrain County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Audrain County families navigating special education rights in north-central Missouri school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Fulton
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Callaway County)
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Callaway County. Free IEP advocacy — call before any meeting with Fulton, Auxvasse, or Kingdom City school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Columbia · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Mid-Missouri)
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, serving Boone County and mid-Missouri families. Free IEP advocacy training, one-on-one support, and special education rights information. Bilingual services available.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Callaway 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 Missouri resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Missouri.
Missouri state guide →Nearby counties in Missouri
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