County resource guide
Autism Resources in Hickory, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hickory. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Osceola · multi-county
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare — St. Clair County Referrals
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Clinton (Henry County) serves as the primary specialist referral hub for St. Clair County families in Osceola. Developmental referrals route to Springfield (~80 miles south) for comprehensive autism evaluation. St. Clair County is home to Truman Lake.
Clinton (Henry County, ~20 min north) and Springfield (~80 min south) are the primary hubs for St. Clair County families.
Osage Beach · multi-county
Lake Regional Health System — Developmental Referral Network (Hickory County)
Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach is the nearest regional hospital to Hickory County, providing developmental pediatric referral coordination for autism evaluations. Families in Hermitage are directed toward Springfield or Jefferson City specialists for comprehensive assessments.
Referral hub for Lake of the Ozarks area. Ask about developmental pediatric network.
Warsaw · multi-county
Lake Regional Health System — Developmental Referrals (Benton County)
Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach serves as a referral point for Benton County families near the Lake of the Ozarks. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families travel to Columbia (~80 miles north) or Jefferson City (~50 miles northeast). Telehealth extends access for families in Warsaw and rural areas.
Jefferson City (~50 miles) and Columbia (~80 miles) are the primary specialist hubs for Lake of the Ozarks families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hermitage
Missouri First Steps — Hickory County Early Intervention
Missouri First Steps delivers Part C early intervention services to eligible children birth to age 3 in Hickory County through home-based sessions coordinated from the Lake of the Ozarks region. Speech, OT, and developmental therapy supports are arranged for Hermitage-area families.
FREE for eligible children. Home-based services critical in this rural area.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Osceola · multi-county
Burrell Behavioral Health — Telehealth ABA (St. Clair County)
Burrell Behavioral Health provides telehealth ABA and behavioral support for St. Clair County families in Osceola. BCBA-supervised remote therapy is the primary ABA access route for this rural Ozarks county.
Springfield Burrell office accessible. Telehealth recommended.
Warsaw · multi-county
Centria Autism — Lake of the Ozarks Region (Benton County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Benton County and the Lake of the Ozarks region. In-home delivery serves Warsaw-area families and reduces the need to travel to Jefferson City or Columbia for therapy. Accepts Medicaid.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Springfield · multi-county
CoxHealth — Speech-Language Pathology (Hickory County Referral)
CoxHealth in Springfield provides speech-language pathology services for autism spectrum disorder that Hickory County families access as their nearest major medical hub. Pediatric speech evaluations and AAC consultations are available through the Springfield campus.
Springfield hub for Hickory County families. Expect drive time from Hermitage.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Hermitage · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Lake of the Ozarks (Hickory County)
The Autism Society of Missouri supports Hickory County families through virtual programming, peer connections, and resource navigation. The Lake of the Ozarks regional community benefits from online support groups that bridge the distance between rural communities.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Hermitage · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Hickory County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and support for Hickory County families. Remote and phone services are critical for rural Hermitage-area families navigating small school district special education processes.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote services available for rural Hickory County families.
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