County resource guide
St. Francois County, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in St. Francois County. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Farmington
Mineral Area Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Services
Mineral Area Regional Medical Center is the primary local hospital for St. Francois County. Comprehensive autism evaluations typically require referral to SSM Health or St. Louis Children's Hospital approximately 75 miles north.
Complex evaluations typically referred to St. Louis Children's Hospital (~75 miles north).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Farmington
Missouri First Steps — St. Francois County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for St. Francois County children under 3 under IDEA Part C. Contact St. Francois County Health Center to start the referral process for speech, OT, or developmental therapy.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Farmington
ACI (Autism Centers Inc) — Farmington Area
In-home ABA services for St. Francois County families in and around Farmington. Accepts Missouri Medicaid and commercial insurance under Missouri's ABA insurance mandate.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Farmington
Autism Society Missouri — Southeast Region
Statewide autism organization connecting St. Francois County families to peer support, resource navigation, and Missouri state programs.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Farmington
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (St. Francois County)
Missouri's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving St. Francois County. Free IEP advocacy — call before any meeting with Farmington, North St. Francois County, or Central school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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