County resource guide
Autism Resources in Saline, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Saline. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
Marshall · multi-county
Fitzgibbon Hospital — Marshall MO Developmental Referrals
Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall serves Saline County in west-central Missouri. Developmental referrals route to Columbia (~45 miles east, Thompson Center) or Kansas City (~90 miles west) for comprehensive autism evaluation. Marshall is a small city known for its Missouri Valley College.
Columbia (Thompson Center, ~45 min east) and Kansas City (~90 min west) are both accessible specialist hubs for Saline County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Marshall
Missouri First Steps — Saline County MO
Missouri Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Saline County. Free home-based developmental evaluation and therapy in Marshall and surrounding west-central Missouri communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Marshall · multi-county
Burrell Behavioral Health — Marshall / Saline County MO
Burrell Behavioral Health provides ABA and behavioral services accessible to Saline County families through the Columbia and Kansas City networks, with telehealth delivery to Marshall. Accepts commercial insurance and Missouri Medicaid.
Columbia (~45 min) and KC (~90 min) center options available. Telehealth also offered.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Sedalia · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — West-Central MO (Pettis County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Pettis County families in Sedalia to peer support and statewide resources. Sedalia's location between Columbia and Kansas City opens access to both metro-area support groups.
Marshall · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — West-Central MO (Saline County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Saline County families in Marshall to peer support and statewide resources through Columbia and Kansas City-area networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Marshall
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Saline County MO)
Free IEP advocacy for Saline County MO families from Missouri's federally funded PTI. Supports parents navigating Marshall Public Schools and other Saline County districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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