County resource guide
DeKalb County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in DeKalb County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Savannah · multi-county
Mosaic Life Care — Developmental Pediatrics (Andrew County)
Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph serves as the primary referral hub for Andrew County families seeking autism evaluations. Savannah, the Andrew County seat, is approximately 20 miles north of St. Joseph, making Mosaic's developmental pediatric services readily accessible.
St. Joseph (~20 miles south) is the regional hub for specialist autism evaluations for Andrew County.
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.
St. Joseph (~50 miles) and Kansas City (~80 miles) are the nearest autism evaluation hubs.
Maysville · multi-county
Mosaic Life Care — Developmental Referrals (DeKalb County)
Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph is the primary referral hub for DeKalb County families. Maysville is approximately 35 miles northeast of St. Joseph, making Mosaic's developmental pediatric services accessible for autism referrals and evaluations.
St. Joseph (~35 miles west) is the primary hub for autism evaluation services for DeKalb County.
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.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Maysville · multi-county
Missouri First Steps — DeKalb County
Missouri's Part C Early Intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays in DeKalb County. Home-based services reach Maysville and communities throughout this northwest Missouri county.
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.
Savannah · multi-county
Centria Autism — Northwest Missouri (Andrew County)
Centria Autism provides in-home and telehealth ABA therapy for children with autism in Andrew County. Families in Savannah benefit from proximity to St. Joseph's provider network for center-based options. Accepts Medicaid.
Maysville · multi-county
Centria Autism — Northwest Missouri (DeKalb County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in DeKalb County, with access to both St. Joseph and Kansas City metro provider networks. Accepts Medicaid and most private insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Savannah · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Northwest Missouri (Andrew County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Andrew County families to support resources through the St. Joseph-area network. Savannah families access both local programming and statewide autism community events.
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.
Maysville · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Northwest Missouri (DeKalb County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects DeKalb County families to the St. Joseph-area autism community. Maysville families benefit from proximity to the northwest Missouri provider network and statewide online programming.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Savannah · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Andrew County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Andrew County families navigating special education rights and autism-related school services.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Maysville · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (DeKalb County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for DeKalb County families navigating special education rights in northwest Missouri school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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