County resource guide
Gasconade County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gasconade County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 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.
Hermann · multi-county
Phelps Health — Developmental Pediatrics (Gasconade County)
Phelps Health in Rolla and the St. Louis metro are both accessible referral options for Gasconade County families seeking autism evaluations. Hermann and Owensville, the county's main communities, are within reasonable driving distance of Rolla's developmental pediatrics services.
Vienna · multi-county
Phelps Health — Developmental Pediatrics (Maries County)
Phelps Health in Rolla is the primary referral center for Maries County families seeking developmental pediatric services and autism evaluations. Vienna, the county seat, is approximately 25 miles from Rolla, making Phelps Health the most convenient hub for comprehensive autism assessments.
Linn · multi-county
University of Missouri Health Care — Developmental Pediatrics (Osage County)
University of Missouri Health in Columbia is the primary academic medical referral destination for Osage County families seeking autism evaluations. Linn, the county seat, is approximately 45 minutes from Columbia, making MU Health a practical option for comprehensive assessment.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hermann
Missouri First Steps — Gasconade County
Missouri's Part C Early Intervention program serving infants and toddlers in Gasconade County. Home-based developmental services reach families in Hermann, Owensville, and throughout this rural river 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.
Hermann · multi-county
Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (Gasconade County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Gasconade County. Families in Hermann and Owensville can access in-home services without the commute to Rolla or St. Louis. Accepts Medicaid and most private insurance.
Linn · multi-county
Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (Osage County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy and telehealth services for children with autism in Osage County. Families in Linn and surrounding communities access in-home sessions rather than commuting to Columbia or Jefferson City for center-based care. Accepts Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Linn · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Heart of Missouri Network (Osage County)
The Autism Society of Missouri's Heart of Missouri chapter connects Osage County families to support groups, resource navigation, and family events in the Columbia region. Linn-area families have practical access to the Columbia-based autism community.
Hermann · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Mid-Missouri Network (Gasconade County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Gasconade County families to support resources from both the Heart of Missouri (Columbia) and St. Louis area chapters, providing access to peer support, events, and resource navigation.
Vienna · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Mid-Missouri Network (Maries County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Maries County families to support resources from both the Rolla-area network and the Heart of Missouri chapter in Columbia. Vienna-area families have access to regional peer support and family programming.
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.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Hermann
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Gasconade County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Gasconade County families dealing with special education rights and autism-related school services.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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