County resource guide
Autism Resources in Perry, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Perry. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Perryville · multi-county
Perry County Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville serves this southeast Missouri county south of Cape Girardeau. Developmental referrals route to Cape Girardeau (~25 miles south) or St. Louis (~75 miles north) for comprehensive autism evaluations. Perryville is home to a strong Catholic community and regional manufacturing.
Cape Girardeau (~25 min south) and St. Louis (~75 min north on I-55) are both accessible specialist hubs.
Marble Hill · multi-county
SEMO Health Network — Developmental Referrals (Bollinger County)
SEMO Health Network and Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau serve as the primary referral hubs for Bollinger County families seeking autism evaluations. Marble Hill is approximately 30 miles west of Cape Girardeau, giving families access to southeast Missouri's medical infrastructure.
Cape Girardeau (~30 miles east) is the regional hub for autism evaluation and specialist services.
Cape Girardeau · multi-county
SoutheastHEALTH — Pediatric Developmental Services
Developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation at SoutheastHEALTH, the regional medical center for Cape Girardeau and the Missouri Bootheel. Provides diagnostic assessments and developmental care for families in southeast Missouri who would otherwise travel hours to St. Louis or Memphis for specialized services.
Regional hub for southeast Missouri and the Bootheel. Reduces need to travel to St. Louis for many families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Perryville
Missouri First Steps — Perry County
Missouri Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Perry County. Free home-based developmental evaluation and therapy in Perryville and surrounding southeast Missouri communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Cape Girardeau · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Cape Girardeau
ABA therapy services for Cape Girardeau County children and teens. BCBA-supervised in-home and community-based services across southeast Missouri. Accepts most commercial insurance and Missouri Medicaid.
Missouri ABA insurance mandate covers most commercial plans.
Perryville · multi-county
Centria Autism — Cape Girardeau / Perry County
ABA therapy for Perry County families through Cape Girardeau-based providers. In-home and center-based ABA accessible given Perry County's proximity to Cape Girardeau. Accepts commercial insurance and Missouri Medicaid.
Cape Girardeau center-based ABA is accessible for Perry County families.
Marble Hill · multi-county
Centria Autism — Southeast Missouri (Bollinger County)
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Bollinger County, with access to Cape Girardeau's provider network for center-based options. Accepts Medicaid and most private insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Cape Girardeau · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Southeast Chapter
Support group and resource navigation for autism families in Cape Girardeau and the Missouri Bootheel. Monthly meetings, community events, and connections to local providers and state resources for families in the southeast corner of Missouri.
Marble Hill · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Southeast Missouri (Bollinger County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Bollinger County families to the Cape Girardeau-area autism community. Marble Hill families benefit from regional support groups and access to southeast Missouri's autism networks.
Perryville · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Southeast MO (Perry County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Perry County families in Perryville to peer support and statewide resources through the Cape Girardeau area network and virtual programming.
Ste. Genevieve · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Southeast MO (Ste. Genevieve County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Ste. Genevieve County families to St. Louis metro support networks and statewide virtual peer support communities.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Marble Hill · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Bollinger County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and support for Bollinger County families navigating special education rights in rural southeast Missouri school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Perryville
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Perry County)
Free IEP advocacy for Perry County families from Missouri's federally funded PTI. Supports parents navigating Perry County school districts on the Mississippi River corridor.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Cape Girardeau · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Southeast Missouri)
Free IEP advocacy and parent training for Cape Girardeau County and southeast Missouri families. MPACT assists with IEP reviews, special education dispute resolution, and understanding IDEA rights with Cape Girardeau, Jackson, or Perryville school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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