County resource guide
Franklin County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Franklin County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Union
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital — Pediatric Referral Pathway
Franklin County families typically access autism diagnostics via SSM Health or St. Louis Children's Hospital, both approximately 45–60 minutes east toward the St. Louis metro. SSM Health St. Clare in Fenton is the closest major hospital with pediatric referral pathways.
St. Louis Children's Hospital (~45–60 min east) is the gold standard for comprehensive autism evaluation for Franklin County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Union
Missouri First Steps — Franklin County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Franklin County children under 3 under IDEA Part C. Contact Franklin County Health Department to begin the referral process for speech, OT, or developmental therapy.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Union
Behavioral Innovations — Franklin County
ABA therapy for Franklin County families in Union and Washington. In-home services available for rural areas. Accepts Missouri Medicaid and commercial insurance under Missouri's ABA mandate.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Union
Autism Society Missouri — Franklin County Families
Statewide autism organization connecting Franklin County families to peer support and resources. The St. Louis metro chapter is accessible 45–60 minutes east for additional programming.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
St. Louis · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Missouri families statewide. Knows Missouri's special education regulations and due process rights.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute in Missouri.
Union
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Franklin County)
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Franklin County. Free IEP advocacy — call before any meeting with Union, Washington, or Pacific school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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