County resource guide
Autism Resources in Beaverhead County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Beaverhead County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers6 providers in Beaverhead County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Dillon
Barrett Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Barrett Memorial Hospital in Dillon is Beaverhead County's only hospital, serving one of the most remote counties in the contiguous United States. There are no local autism specialists; families typically travel to Salt Lake City, UT (4+ hrs) or Missoula (2.5 hrs) for evaluations. Telehealth is the most practical near-term option.
One of the most remote counties in the lower 48. Salt Lake City (4+ hrs), Missoula (2.5 hrs), and Butte (1.5 hrs) are the nearest specialist cities. Telehealth via Billings Clinic or University of Utah is highly recommended.
Sheridan · multi-county
Ruby Valley Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Ruby Valley Medical Center in Sheridan connects Madison County families to Bozeman and Butte specialists for autism evaluations. Telehealth widely used for this rural southwest Montana county.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Dillon
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Beaverhead County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Beaverhead County. The county's extreme remoteness means very limited local EI providers; itinerant providers may travel from Butte or Missoula. Start the referral process immediately.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Beaverhead County DPHHS office coordinates EI. Extreme remoteness — start referral immediately. UMW (Dillon) may have practicum supplement options.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Dillon
Montana ABA Telehealth — Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County has no in-person ABA providers. Telehealth ABA parent coaching is the only realistic option for most families. Montana Medicaid covers ABA telehealth. Families motivated for intensive services often travel to Salt Lake City or Missoula.
Montana Medicaid covers ABA including telehealth. Contact DPHHS at (406) 444-5622 for Medicaid ABA authorization in this extremely rural county.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Sheridan · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana connects Madison County families to peer support. Bozeman chapter events (~60 min from Ennis) and Butte chapter events (~75 min from Sheridan) are the nearest options.
Dillon
Autism Society Montana — Statewide Support
Autism Society Montana provides statewide peer support and resource navigation. For Beaverhead County families, online community and phone-based peer connection are the most realistic forms of support given the county's extreme isolation.
Online and phone peer support is most accessible from Dillon. In-person events require significant travel. Contact Autism Society Montana for statewide resource list.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Beaverhead County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all Montana resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Montana.
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