Autism Resources in Moniteau, Missouri

Sedalia · multi-county

Bothwell Regional Health Center — Developmental Pediatrics (Sedalia)

Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia is the primary hospital for Pettis County in west-central Missouri. Developmental screenings and referrals connect Sedalia families to Columbia (Thompson Center, ~50 miles east) or Kansas City (~90 miles west) for comprehensive autism evaluation. Sedalia hosts the Missouri State Fair.

Columbia (Thompson Center, ~50 min east via US-50) is the primary specialist hub for Pettis County families.

Columbia · multi-county

Thompson Center for Autism — Cooper County Referrals

The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri (Columbia) is the primary autism evaluation referral destination for Cooper County families. Thompson Center provides diagnostic evaluations, behavioral consultation, and family support services accessible from Boonville via the I-70 corridor.

Columbia · multi-county

Thompson Center for Autism — Moniteau County Referrals

The Thompson Center for Autism at University of Missouri (Columbia) is the primary autism evaluation referral for Moniteau County families. Located in nearby Columbia via US-50, Thompson Center provides comprehensive diagnostic, behavioral, and family support services for central Missouri families.

Boonville · multi-county

Missouri First Steps — Cooper County

Missouri First Steps delivers free birth-to-3 developmental services and autism-related EI supports for Cooper County families in Boonville and surrounding communities. Coordinated through local school district contacts in this mid-Missouri river town.

California · multi-county

Missouri First Steps — Moniteau County

Missouri First Steps provides free birth-to-3 developmental services and autism-related EI supports for Moniteau County families in California, Missouri. Coordinated through local school district contacts for this small rural central Missouri county.

Jefferson City · multi-county

Behavior Analysis Center for Autism — Jefferson City (Miller County Referral)

Jefferson City-based ABA therapy centers serve Miller County families in Tuscumbia with center-based behavioral intervention. The short drive to Jefferson City makes in-person BCBA-supervised ABA accessible for this Lake of the Ozarks adjacent county.

Jefferson City (~25 mi) ABA hub for Miller County. Missouri requires insurance to cover ABA.

Sedalia · multi-county

Burrell Behavioral Health — Sedalia / Pettis County

Burrell Behavioral Health provides ABA and behavioral services in Sedalia. BCBA-supervised therapy for autistic children and teens in Pettis County, with connections to the Columbia and Kansas City metro networks.

Missouri commercial insurance ABA mandate applies.

Boonville · multi-county

Pathways Behavioral Health Services — Cooper County

Pathways Behavioral Health Services (formerly Mid-Missouri Mental Health Center) provides developmental disability services and autism supports for Cooper County families in Boonville. This historic Missouri River county is served by regional CMH programs connecting to Columbia and Kansas City resources.

California · multi-county

Pathways Behavioral Health Services — Moniteau County

Pathways Behavioral Health provides developmental disability services and autism supports for Moniteau County families in California, Missouri. This small central Missouri county between Jefferson City and Sedalia relies on regional CMH services and telehealth for autism-related supports.

California

California R-I School District — Special Education

California R-I School District coordinates autism evaluations and IEP services for school-age students in Moniteau County. Families access Thompson Center (Columbia) and Jefferson City providers for comprehensive autism evaluations and specialty therapy.

Boonville · multi-county

MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Cooper County)

MPACT provides free IEP advocacy by phone and virtually for Cooper County families in Boonville. Remote services are essential for families in this rural Missouri River county navigating Missouri special education rules.

California · multi-county

MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Moniteau County)

MPACT delivers free IEP advocacy by phone and virtually for Moniteau County families in California, Missouri. A critical remote resource for families in this small rural central Missouri county who lack local IEP advocacy support.