County resource guide
Autism Resources in Franklin County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Franklin County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Franklin County — home to Union, Washington, and Sullivan — is a largely rural county west of St. Louis with access to the metro's provider network for specialized evaluations. Missouri's First Steps program serves children under 3, and MPACT provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers5 providers in Franklin County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Warrenton · multi-county
Mercy Hospital Washington — Warren County Developmental Referrals
Mercy Hospital Washington in Franklin County serves as the primary specialist referral hub for Warren County families in Warrenton. Warren County is a fast-growing St. Louis exurb on I-70 — families also have direct access to St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University specialists.
Warren County is one of Missouri's fastest-growing counties. St. Louis metro specialists are accessible ~60 miles east on I-70.
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.
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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Helpful guides
Guides for Franklin 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.
Communities served
Cities in Franklin County
Serving families across Franklin County including Union, Washington, Sullivan, St. Clair, Pacific, Gerald, Stanton, Villa Ridge, Gray Summit and Labadie and more.
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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