County resource guide
Autism Resources in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ste. Genevieve. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 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.
Ste. Genevieve · multi-county
Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital serves Missouri's oldest permanent European settlement. Developmental referrals route to St. Louis (~60 miles north on I-55) for comprehensive autism evaluation at St. Louis Children's Hospital. The county has strong French colonial heritage and a thriving tourist economy.
St. Louis (~60 min north on I-55) is the primary specialist hub. Cape Girardeau (~60 min south) is an alternative.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Ste. Genevieve
Missouri First Steps — Ste. Genevieve County
Missouri Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Ste. Genevieve County. Free home-based developmental evaluation and therapy in Ste. Genevieve and surrounding southeast Missouri communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Ste. Genevieve · multi-county
Centria Autism — St. Louis South / Ste. Genevieve County
ABA therapy for Ste. Genevieve County families through St. Louis metro and Cape Girardeau providers. In-home and telehealth ABA options serve this historic southeast Missouri county. Accepts commercial insurance and Missouri Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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.
Ste. Genevieve
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Ste. Genevieve County)
Free IEP advocacy for Ste. Genevieve County families from Missouri's federally funded PTI. Supports parents navigating Ste. Genevieve County R-II schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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