County resource guide

Daviess County, Missouri

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Daviess County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

6 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Gallatin · multi-county

Mosaic Life Care — Developmental Referrals (Daviess County)

Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph is the primary referral hub for Daviess County families. Gallatin is approximately 50 miles northeast of St. Joseph, and families also access Children's Mercy Kansas City (~80 miles south) for comprehensive autism evaluations.

Ages 0–18(816) 271-6000

St. Joseph (~50 miles) and Kansas City (~80 miles) are the nearest autism evaluation hubs.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Gallatin · multi-county

Missouri First Steps — Daviess County

Missouri's Part C Early Intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Daviess County. Home-based services reach Gallatin and surrounding agricultural communities of northwest Missouri.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(800) 743-7634

FREE under IDEA Part C.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Gallatin · multi-county

Behavioral Health Works — Northwest Missouri Telehealth (Daviess County)

Telehealth ABA therapy for Daviess County families in rural northwest Missouri. Virtual BCBA-supervised parent training and behavior support reduce the need to travel to St. Joseph or Kansas City for services. Accepts Medicaid.

Ages 0–21Accepting new patients(888) 744-0796

Chillicothe · multi-county

Children's Mercy — Autism Outreach (Livingston County)

Children's Mercy Kansas City's autism outreach programs provide behavioral health resources and referral connections for Livingston County families in Chillicothe. The ~90-mile drive to Kansas City is the primary route for ABA and specialized autism services.

Ages 0–18(816) 234-3000

KC hub for Livingston County. Telehealth options may reduce drive frequency.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Gallatin · multi-county

Autism Society of Missouri — Northwest Missouri (Daviess County)

The Autism Society of Missouri connects Daviess County families to support resources through the St. Joseph-area network and statewide online programming. Gallatin families benefit from virtual peer support and regional events.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Gallatin · multi-county

MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Daviess County)

Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and individual support for Daviess County families navigating special education rights in small northwest Missouri school districts.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 743-7634

FREE. Federally funded PTI.

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