County resource guide

Autism Resources in Montgomery, Missouri

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Montgomery. Missouri statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

9 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Montgomery City · multi-county

Mercy Hospital Washington — Developmental Referrals (Montgomery County)

Montgomery County families in Montgomery City access autism specialist services through Mercy Hospital Washington (~40 miles east) in Franklin County or the Thompson Center in Columbia (~60 miles west). Montgomery County is well-positioned between two major medical hubs on I-70.

Washington (Franklin County, ~40 min east) and Columbia (~60 min west via I-70) are both accessible for Montgomery County families.

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.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Montgomery City

Missouri First Steps — Montgomery County

Missouri Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Montgomery County. Free home-based developmental evaluation and therapy in Montgomery City and surrounding I-70 corridor communities.

FREE under IDEA Part C.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Montgomery City

Burrell Behavioral Health — Telehealth ABA (Montgomery County MO)

Telehealth ABA and behavioral support for Montgomery County families through Burrell's telehealth platform. BCBA-supervised remote therapy is the most accessible ABA option for this rural I-70 corridor county.

I-70 accessibility also opens Washington and Columbia center-based options.

Warrenton · multi-county

Hopebridge — Warren County / St. Louis West Suburbs

ABA therapy for Warren County families through St. Louis west suburban providers. Warrenton families can access center-based ABA in Washington (Franklin County) or St. Louis metro given I-70 accessibility. Accepts most commercial insurance and Missouri Medicaid.

Mental health

Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.

Troy · multi-county

Pathways Behavioral Health — Lincoln County

Pathways Behavioral Health provides developmental disability services and mental health supports for Lincoln County families in Troy. This fast-growing exurban St. Louis county north of the Missouri River has increasing demand for autism services as the area develops.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Montgomery City

Autism Society of Missouri — East-Central MO (Montgomery County)

The Autism Society of Missouri connects Montgomery County families to peer support and statewide resources. Virtual and Columbia-based programming serve families in this I-70 corridor county.

Warrenton · multi-county

Autism Society of Missouri — St. Louis West / Warren County

The Autism Society of Missouri connects Warren County families to St. Louis metro support networks. Warrenton's I-70 location gives families good access to St. Louis-area support groups and family events.

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Montgomery City

MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Montgomery County MO)

Free IEP advocacy for Montgomery County MO families from Missouri's federally funded PTI. Remote consultations serve families navigating Montgomery County R-II and other local districts.

FREE. Federally funded PTI.

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