County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington, Missouri
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington. Missouri statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Potosi · multi-county
Mineral Area Regional Medical Center — Washington County MO Referrals
Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington (St. Francois County) serves as the primary specialist hub for Washington County families in Potosi. Washington County is a rural southeast Missouri county known for its lead mining history. St. Louis specialists are accessible ~70 miles northeast.
Farmington (St. Francois County, ~20 min east) and St. Louis (~70 min northeast) are the primary specialist hubs.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Potosi
Missouri First Steps — Washington County MO
Missouri Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Washington County. Free home-based developmental evaluation and therapy in Potosi and surrounding southeast Missouri lead-belt communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Potosi · multi-county
Centria Autism — St. Louis South / Washington County MO
ABA therapy for Washington County MO families through Farmington-area and St. Louis metro providers. In-home and telehealth options serve Potosi and surrounding rural Washington County communities. Accepts commercial insurance and Missouri Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Potosi · multi-county
Autism Society of Missouri — Southeast MO (Washington County)
The Autism Society of Missouri connects Washington County MO families in Potosi to peer support and statewide resources through Farmington-area and St. Louis networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Potosi
MPACT — Missouri Parents Act (Washington County MO)
Free IEP advocacy for Washington County MO families from Missouri's federally funded PTI. Supports parents navigating Potosi R-III and other local school districts in this rural southeast Missouri county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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