County resource guide
Autism Resources in Crawford County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Crawford County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Crawford County — home to Steelville and Cuba — is a rural county in east-central Missouri. Access to specialized autism evaluations often requires travel to Rolla or St. Louis. Missouri's First Steps serves children under 3, and MPACT provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Crawford County
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Diagnostic 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.
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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Helpful guides
Guides for Crawford 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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