County resource guide
Crawford County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Crawford County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Steelville · multi-county
Phelps Health — Developmental Pediatrics (Crawford County)
Phelps Health in Rolla is the primary referral center for Crawford County families seeking developmental pediatric services and autism evaluations. Steelville and Cuba, the county's largest communities, are 20–40 minutes from Rolla, making Phelps Health a practical option.
Salem · multi-county
Phelps Health — Developmental Pediatrics (Dent County)
Phelps Health in Rolla serves as the primary referral hub for Dent County families seeking autism evaluations and developmental pediatric care. Salem, the county seat, is approximately 30–45 minutes from Rolla, making Phelps Health the most accessible evaluation center.
Hermann · multi-county
Phelps Health — Developmental Pediatrics (Gasconade County)
Phelps Health in Rolla and the St. Louis metro are both accessible referral options for Gasconade County families seeking autism evaluations. Hermann and Owensville, the county's main communities, are within reasonable driving distance of Rolla's developmental pediatrics services.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Steelville
Missouri First Steps — Crawford County
Missouri's Part C Early Intervention program serving infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Crawford County. Home-based services reach families in Steelville, Cuba, and throughout the county without requiring travel to regional medical centers.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Steelville · multi-county
Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (Crawford County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Crawford County. In-home delivery is standard for rural communities in this area — therapists travel to families in Steelville, Cuba, and surrounding areas. Accepts Medicaid.
Salem · multi-county
Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (Dent County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy and telehealth services for children with autism in Dent County. In-home delivery reduces the travel burden for Salem-area families who would otherwise commute to Rolla or beyond for center-based care. Accepts Medicaid.
Hermann · multi-county
Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (Gasconade County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Gasconade County. Families in Hermann and Owensville can access in-home services without the commute to Rolla or St. Louis. Accepts Medicaid and most private insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Hermann · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Mid-Missouri Network (Gasconade County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Gasconade County families to support resources from both the Heart of Missouri (Columbia) and St. Louis area chapters, providing access to peer support, events, and resource navigation.
Steelville · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Ozarks Gateway Network (Crawford County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Crawford County families to support resources from both the St. Louis metro community and the Ozarks regional network, reflecting Crawford County's position between these two areas.
Salem · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — South-Central Network (Dent County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Dent County families to support groups, resource navigation, and the broader Missouri autism community through both virtual programming and regional events in Rolla and surrounding areas.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Steelville
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Crawford County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and individual support for Crawford County families navigating special education rights and autism-related school services in rural Missouri school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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