County resource guide
Dent County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Dent 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.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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.
Houston · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Ozarks Network (Texas County)
The Autism Society of Missouri supports Texas County families through virtual support groups, resource referrals, and connections to the broader Missouri autism community. Houston-area families benefit from both online programming and periodic regional events.
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.
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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