County resource guide
Autism Resources in Dent County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Dent County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Dent County — home to Salem — is a rural Ozarks county in south-central Missouri. Families needing specialized autism services typically travel to Rolla or Springfield. Missouri's First Steps serves children under 3, and MPACT provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Dent 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.
Houston · multi-county
Phelps Health — Developmental Referrals (Texas County)
Phelps Health in Rolla is the closest major medical hub for Texas County families seeking developmental pediatric referrals and autism evaluations. Families in Houston, the county seat, typically travel to Rolla or Springfield for comprehensive assessments.
Rolla and Springfield are both approximately 1–1.5 hours from Houston, MO.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Salem
Missouri First Steps — Dent County
Missouri's Part C Early Intervention program serving infants and toddlers with developmental delays in Dent County. Home-based services are the standard delivery model in this rural south-central county.
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.
Houston · multi-county
Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (Texas County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Texas County, Missouri. The in-home model is standard for this rural county — therapists travel to families rather than families traveling to a clinic. Accepts Medicaid.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Salem
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Dent County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Dent County families. MPACT's phone and virtual services are the primary advocacy resource for families dealing with small rural school districts in south-central Missouri.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Dent 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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