County resource guide
Autism Resources in Randolph, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Randolph. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders — University of Missouri
Columbia · serves multiple counties
One of the most comprehensive autism centers in the Midwest, housed at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Offers multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations, behavioral health, speech-language therapy, OT, and telehealth services. Nationally recognized research center with a lifespan approach from toddlers through adults. A flagship resource for mid-Missouri families.
Moberly · multi-county
Moberly Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly serves Randolph County in north-central Missouri. Developmental referrals route to Columbia (~35 miles south, Thompson Center) for comprehensive autism evaluation. Moberly is a small regional hub with Moberly Area Community College.
Columbia (Thompson Center, ~35 min south) is the primary specialist hub for Randolph County families.
Macon · multi-county
Samaritan Hospital — Developmental Referral (Macon County)
Samaritan Hospital in Macon provides the nearest local hospital access for developmental pediatric referrals. Kirksville and Columbia serve as the primary specialty hubs for comprehensive autism evaluations for Macon County families.
Local referral point. Kirksville (~40 mi) and Columbia (~75 mi) are specialty hubs.
Paris · multi-county
Thompson Center for Autism — Monroe County Referrals (via Columbia)
Monroe County families in Paris access autism evaluations primarily through the Thompson Center at the University of Missouri in Columbia (~50 miles southwest). The Thompson Center is the flagship autism diagnostic and treatment center for mid-Missouri, serving Monroe County through its outreach and telehealth programs.
Columbia (Boone County, ~50 min southwest via US-24) is the primary specialist hub for Monroe County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Moberly
Missouri First Steps — Randolph County
Missouri Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Randolph County. Free home-based developmental evaluation and therapy in Moberly and surrounding north-central Missouri communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Paris · multi-county
Burrell Behavioral Health — Telehealth ABA (Monroe County)
Burrell Behavioral Health's telehealth services reach Monroe County families in Paris. BCBA-supervised remote therapy is the most practical ABA option for this small rural county between Columbia and Kirksville.
Telehealth is the primary delivery model for Monroe County.
Moberly · multi-county
Crossroads Pediatric Therapy — Randolph County (via Columbia)
ABA therapy for Randolph County families through the Columbia-based Crossroads Pediatric network. Moberly families can access center-based ABA in Columbia (~35 miles south) or use telehealth options. Accepts commercial insurance and Missouri Medicaid.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Kirksville · multi-county
Truman State University — Speech-Language Telehealth (Macon County)
Truman State University's speech-language pathology clinical program in Kirksville offers telehealth speech services accessible to Macon County families. Supervised SLP evaluations and therapy at reduced cost serve north-central Missouri children with autism-related communication needs.
University clinic. Lower-cost speech option. Ask about autism-related services.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Moberly · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — North-Central MO (Randolph County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Randolph County families in Moberly to peer support through the Columbia network and statewide virtual programming.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Fayette · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Howard County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and support for Howard County families in Fayette. MPACT's staff understand Missouri special education regulations and can support families in navigating the Howard County school district's special education processes.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Columbia is ~30 miles away for in-person meetings.
Macon · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Macon County)
Missouri's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Macon County families. MPACT's phone and virtual services support Macon families navigating the Macon R-I school district's special education processes and Missouri due process rights.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Statewide services include Macon County.
Columbia · multi-county
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Mid-Missouri)
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, serving Boone County and mid-Missouri families. Free IEP advocacy training, one-on-one support, and special education rights information. Bilingual services available.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Moberly
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Randolph County)
Free IEP advocacy for Randolph County families from Missouri's federally funded PTI. Supports parents navigating Moberly School District and other local districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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