County resource guide
Autism Resources in Camden County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Camden County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Camden County — home to Camdenton and the Lake of the Ozarks — is a tourism community in central Missouri with limited local provider availability. Families typically travel to Columbia, Springfield, or Jefferson City for evaluations and specialized therapy. Missouri's First Steps program serves children under 3, and MPACT provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers26 providers in Camden County
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0 providers in Camden County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Osage Beach · multi-county
Lake Regional Health System — Developmental Referral (Miller County)
Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach provides developmental pediatric referrals for Miller County families in Tuscumbia. Jefferson City, just ~25 miles east, is the primary hub for specialist evaluations and autism diagnostic services for Lake of the Ozarks area families.
Lake Regional and Jefferson City (~25 mi east) are the nearest evaluation hubs.
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.
Versailles · multi-county
Lake Regional Health System — Developmental Referrals (Morgan County)
Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach serves the Lake of the Ozarks region including Morgan County. Developmental referrals route to Columbia (~60 miles north) for comprehensive autism evaluation at the Thompson Center. Lake Regional is the primary healthcare hub for the Ozarks lake region.
Columbia (Boone County, ~60 min north) is the primary specialist hub via the Thompson Center.
Camdenton
Lake Regional Health System — Pediatric Services
Lake Regional Health System is the primary hospital for Camden County. The Lake of the Ozarks area is heavily resort-driven with limited year-round specialists — telehealth and referrals to Columbia (~90 min north) or Jefferson City (~60 min east) are common for autism evaluations.
Resort-area hospital with limited year-round specialists. Telehealth or travel to Columbia/Jefferson City is often needed for full autism evaluation.
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.
Camdenton
Missouri First Steps — Camden County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Camden County children under 3 under IDEA Part C. Providers may travel to your home — especially important in this spread-out lakeside community.
Free under IDEA Part C. Home-based services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Versailles · multi-county
Behavioral Health Works — Telehealth ABA (Morgan County MO)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Morgan County families through the Lake of the Ozarks region. BCBA-supervised remote therapy is the primary ABA access point for Versailles and surrounding communities. Accepts Missouri Medicaid.
Telehealth model practical for the dispersed lake-area population.
Camdenton
Centria Autism — Lake of the Ozarks / Camden County
In-home ABA therapy serving Camden County including Camdenton and Lake Ozark. Telehealth supervision is important given the resort community's limited year-round specialist infrastructure. Accepts Missouri Medicaid.
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.
Respite care
Respite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
Statewide · multi-county
Missouri DMH family support — respite through the regional office
Respite in Missouri runs through the Department of Mental Health's Division of Developmental Disabilities and its regional offices, alongside attendant and home health care, parent training and environmental adaptation. Provision depends on available funds rather than being an entitlement, so ask what is actually open now rather than what exists on paper.
Start with the toll-free line or your regional office. Ask separately what your waiver funds for respite — Missouri runs four waivers and they differ.
~3,000 providers nationwide
ARCH National Respite Locator
A free national database of respite providers searchable by state and locality — home care agencies, community-based organizations and state programs. The single best starting point for finding respite anywhere in the country, and it is the tool state agencies themselves point families toward.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Before you pay out of pocket, check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds — respite is covered by nearly every state waiver, and many families never think to ask.
Most states run one
Your state's Lifespan Respite Care Program
Lifespan Respite Care Programs are federally seeded, state-run programs that help families of any age and any disability find and pay for respite — often including vouchers or subsidies that do not depend on having a Medicaid waiver. Most states have one, they are chronically under-used, and they are rarely mentioned by anyone else in the system.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Search for "[your state] Lifespan Respite" or use the ARCH directory. Ask specifically about voucher or subsidy programs — that is the part families most often miss.
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.
Camdenton
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Camden County)
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Camden County. Free IEP advocacy — call before any meeting with Camdenton or School of the Osage school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Tuscumbia · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Miller County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Miller County families in Tuscumbia. MPACT supports families navigating the School of the Osage and other Miller County school districts, with phone and virtual services available statewide.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Jefferson City office accessible for Miller County families.
Activities, clubs & recreation
Clubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
200+ locations nationwide
ACEing Autism
Weekly Saturday tennis clinics built specifically for autistic children aged 5 to 18, run by volunteers at more than 200 locations across the country, serving over 7,000 players. Sessions run in six-week blocks of an hour. This is the clearest example of the interest-based model working: the sport supplies the structure, the turn-taking and the reason to be there, so the social side happens sideways rather than being the task.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location — around $120 for a six-week session at some sites, with scholarships available. Use the map on their site to find your nearest program, schedule and local contact.
~4,000 camps nationwide
American Camp Association — camp finder
A free searchable directory of close to 4,000 summer camps that can be filtered for camps serving autistic campers, by distance, session length, activities and cost. The best single starting point for finding a day or overnight camp anywhere in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Registration for specialized camps typically opens December–February and popular overnight camps fill within days. Start the funding conversation in autumn.
Nationwide — find your local chapter
Best Buddies
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus employment, leadership and inclusive living programs. Over 4,000 chapters across all 50 states, serving school-age through adult. If what your family wants is a friend rather than an activity, this is the most direct answer in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89BUDDY, to locate your nearest chapter.
Local affiliates across most of the country
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Day and overnight camps run through local Easterseals affiliates, several of them autism-specific, with weekend respite and family camp sessions as well. Many affiliates operate sliding-scale fees, and several camps serve adults alongside children.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between affiliates — check what your nearest one actually runs rather than assuming the national description applies.
Week-long camps hosted nationwide
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle, using adapted roller bikes over a week-long camp that gradually transfers balance to the rider. Learning to ride a bike is a milestone a lot of autistic children are quietly written off for, and this is the program that most reliably delivers it. Camps are hosted by local organizations across the country, so availability is by host town rather than by chapter.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their site for host locations and dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
Local chapters in a number of US cities
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Volunteer-led one-to-one recreation for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities, at no cost to families or carers. The one-to-one model is the point: a volunteer is paired with your child for the session, which makes it workable for people who cannot manage a group setting unsupported.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. Runs through local chapters in a number of US cities rather than everywhere — check whether yours has one.
900+ divisions nationwide
Little League Challenger Division
Baseball for children and adults with a physical or intellectual disability, across more than 900 divisions. The main division serves ages 4–18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in school; the Senior League Challenger Division serves 15 and above with no upper age limit.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the league finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one.
200+ communities
Miracle League
Baseball on purpose-built accessible fields in more than 200 communities. Every player bats and every player scores, so ability differences do not decide the game.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their location list for the nearest field — coverage is good but not universal.
Every state — county-level programs
Special Olympics
Year-round sports training and competition at no cost to the athlete or their family, for children and adults alike. Programs run at county level in every state.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility centers on intellectual disability or a closely related developmental disability. If your child is autistic without an intellectual disability, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after.
Through local clubs and state associations
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, usually with buddy support on the pitch. Run through ordinary local soccer clubs rather than as a separate organization.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Ask your state youth soccer association which local clubs run TOPSoccer — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Camden 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 →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Camden County, Missouri?
We list 14 providers serving Camden County, covering ABA therapy, diagnostic clinics, respite care, early intervention (0–3) and advocacy & legal. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Camden County accept Medicaid?
3 of the providers we list for Camden County state that they accept Medicaid, including Behavioral Health Works — Telehealth ABA (Morgan County MO), Centria Autism — Lake of the Ozarks / Camden County and Centria Autism — Lake of the Ozarks Region (Benton County). Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Camden County?
ABA providers serving Camden County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Camden County families?
Yes — 6 providers serving Camden County offer telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Camden County?
4 providers serving Camden County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Missouri?
Missouri families can apply to the Comprehensive, MOCDD, Community Support and Partnership for Hope Waivers, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Varies by waiver and regional office, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Camden County?
If none of the Camden County providers is the right fit, these Missouri counties currently have the most listed providers: Grundy County (19), Platte County (19), Caldwell County (18), Polk County (18). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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