County resource guide
Scott County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Scott County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
Sikeston
SoutheastHEALTH — Scott County Referral Pathway
Scott County families access comprehensive autism diagnostics via SoutheastHEALTH in Cape Girardeau (~20 miles north of Sikeston), the regional hub for southeast Missouri autism evaluation.
Main campus in Cape Girardeau (~20 mi north of Sikeston).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Sikeston
Missouri First Steps — Scott County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Scott County children under 3 under IDEA Part C. Contact Scott County Health Department to start the evaluation process.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Sikeston
ACI (Autism Centers Inc) — Scott County / Sikeston
In-home ABA therapy for Scott County families in Sikeston and Scott City. Accepts Missouri Medicaid. Cape Girardeau is accessible for additional services.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Sikeston
Autism Society Missouri — Bootheel/Scott County
Statewide autism organization connecting Scott County families to peer networks and resources in southeast Missouri.
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.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Sikeston
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Scott County)
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Scott County. Free IEP advocacy — call before any meeting with Sikeston, Scott City, or Kelly school districts.
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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