County resource guide
Autism Resources in Broadwater, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Broadwater. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Helena · multi-county
Big Sky Pediatrics (Helena)
Helena-based pediatric practice that can provide developmental screenings and referrals to evaluation specialists. As Montana's capital city, Helena has modest specialty access relative to Billings and Missoula, but families may still face waits of several months.
Ask specifically about developmental evaluation referrals and whether they coordinate with Shodair.
Townsend · multi-county
Broadwater Health Center — Developmental Referrals
Broadwater Health Center in Townsend connects families to Helena specialists for autism evaluations. Located midway between Helena and Bozeman, families have access to two regional specialty hubs.
Helena · multi-county
Shodair Children's Hospital — Autism & Developmental Services
Helena's Shodair Children's Hospital is one of Montana's most important resources for autism evaluation and genetic testing. Offers comprehensive developmental evaluations, neuropsychological testing, and Montana's only inpatient psychiatric program for children and teens.
Priority resource for Helena families — genetic testing and comprehensive autism evaluations. Telehealth available.
Helena · multi-county
Shodair Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation
Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena provides comprehensive autism evaluations for Broadwater County families. Helena is approximately 40 miles from Townsend, making it the most accessible specialist hub.
Helena · multi-county
Shodair Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation
Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena provides comprehensive autism evaluations for Jefferson County families. Boulder is approximately 30 miles from Helena, making Shodair the primary evaluation center.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Townsend
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Broadwater County
Montana's early intervention program provides free in-home services for Broadwater County children birth to 3 with developmental delays or autism spectrum concerns.
Helena · multi-county
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Lewis and Clark County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Lewis and Clark County. Helena's location as the state capital means somewhat better coordination with state DPHHS early intervention programs than many rural Montana counties.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Helena DPHHS office coordinates EI services.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Townsend · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana connects Broadwater County families to peer support. Helena and Bozeman events are both within 1–1.5 hours of Townsend, giving families multiple in-person options.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Helena · multi-county
Parents Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK) — Helena/Capital Region
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy and family support across Montana, including Lewis and Clark County. As Montana's federally funded PTI, they are an essential first call for Helena families navigating school services.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Montana families.
Townsend · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK is Montana's PTI center providing free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Broadwater County families in Townsend and the Missouri River valley.
Boulder · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Jefferson County families in Boulder and the Helena-area communities.
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