Autism Resources in Warren, Missouri

Montgomery City · multi-county

Mercy Hospital Washington — Developmental Referrals (Montgomery County)

Montgomery County families in Montgomery City access autism specialist services through Mercy Hospital Washington (~40 miles east) in Franklin County or the Thompson Center in Columbia (~60 miles west). Montgomery County is well-positioned between two major medical hubs on I-70.

Washington (Franklin County, ~40 min east) and Columbia (~60 min west via I-70) are both accessible for Montgomery County families.

Warrenton · multi-county

Mercy Hospital Washington — Warren County Developmental Referrals

Mercy Hospital Washington in Franklin County serves as the primary specialist referral hub for Warren County families in Warrenton. Warren County is a fast-growing St. Louis exurb on I-70 — families also have direct access to St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University specialists.

Warren County is one of Missouri's fastest-growing counties. St. Louis metro specialists are accessible ~60 miles east on I-70.

St. Louis · multi-county

St. Louis Children's Hospital — Lincoln County Referrals

St. Louis Children's Hospital (Washington University) is the premier autism evaluation referral destination for Lincoln County families in Troy. Located about 45–60 minutes from Troy via I-70/US-61, St. Louis Children's is accessible for most Lincoln County families seeking comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations.

Troy · multi-county

Missouri First Steps — Lincoln County

Missouri First Steps delivers free birth-to-3 developmental services and autism-related EI supports for Lincoln County families in Troy and Wright City. Coordinated through Lincoln County school district EI contacts for this growing exurban St. Louis area.

Warrenton

Missouri First Steps — Warren County

Missouri Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Warren County. Free home-based developmental evaluation and therapy in Warrenton and surrounding fast-growing I-70 corridor communities.

FREE under IDEA Part C.

Warrenton · multi-county

Hopebridge — Warren County / St. Louis West Suburbs

ABA therapy for Warren County families through St. Louis west suburban providers. Warrenton families can access center-based ABA in Washington (Franklin County) or St. Louis metro given I-70 accessibility. Accepts most commercial insurance and Missouri Medicaid.

Troy · multi-county

Pathways Behavioral Health — Lincoln County

Pathways Behavioral Health provides developmental disability services and mental health supports for Lincoln County families in Troy. This fast-growing exurban St. Louis county north of the Missouri River has increasing demand for autism services as the area develops.

Warrenton · multi-county

Autism Society of Missouri — St. Louis West / Warren County

The Autism Society of Missouri connects Warren County families to St. Louis metro support networks. Warrenton's I-70 location gives families good access to St. Louis-area support groups and family events.

Troy · multi-county

MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Lincoln County)

MPACT provides free IEP advocacy by phone and virtually for Lincoln County families in Troy and Elsberry. As Lincoln County grows rapidly, MPACT is a key resource for newly arriving families learning to navigate Missouri special education.

Warrenton

MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Warren County)

Free IEP advocacy for Warren County families from Missouri's federally funded PTI. Supports parents navigating Warren County R-III and the rapidly growing Warrenton school community.

FREE. Federally funded PTI.