County resource guide
Autism Resources in Carter, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Carter. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Billings · multi-county
Billings Clinic — Telehealth and In-Person Developmental Services
Billings Clinic provides telehealth developmental services for Fallon County families. Baker's proximity to the North Dakota border also makes Dickinson, ND an option for some specialty services for families with ND cross-coverage.
Billings · multi-county
Billings Clinic — Telehealth Developmental Services
Billings Clinic telehealth developmental services are the most realistic option for Carter County families given the county's extreme isolation. In-person visits to Billings (~4 hrs) are required for full comprehensive autism evaluations.
Billings · multi-county
Billings Clinic — Telehealth Developmental Services
Billings Clinic telehealth reduces the travel burden for Powder River County families. Comprehensive autism evaluations still require in-person visits to Billings (~175 miles) or Miles City (~75 miles).
Ekalaka · multi-county
Dahl Memorial Healthcare — Developmental Referrals
Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka is Carter County's only hospital, serving one of the most remote counties in the contiguous United States. Autism evaluations require travel to Miles City (~2.5 hrs) or Billings (~4 hrs). Telehealth through Billings Clinic is the most practical starting point for most Carter County families.
Baker · multi-county
Fallon Medical Complex — Developmental Referrals
Fallon Medical Complex in Baker connects southeastern Montana families to Miles City specialists for autism evaluations. Baker is approximately 90 miles from Miles City and 175 miles from Billings. Telehealth through Billings Clinic is strongly recommended.
Broadus · multi-county
Powder River Medical Clinic — Developmental Referrals
Powder River Medical Clinic in Broadus connects families to Miles City (~75 miles) or Billings (~175 miles) for developmental evaluations. Telehealth through Billings Clinic is the most practical starting point for Powder River County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Ekalaka
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Carter County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Carter County. Extreme remoteness means EI providers travel very long distances or deliver services via telehealth. Start the referral process as early as possible.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Ekalaka
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Carter County families through statewide virtual peer support. Ekalaka's extreme isolation means online and phone-based peer connection is the only practical ongoing community option.
Baker · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana provides virtual peer support for Fallon County families. Miles City events (~90 miles) and Billings events (~175 miles) are the nearest in-person options; virtual participation is more accessible.
Broadus · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Powder River County families through virtual peer support. Broadus is one of Montana's more isolated communities — online peer connection is the primary realistic community option.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Ekalaka · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK is Montana's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy for Carter County families. Phone and virtual consultations are the only realistic option for families in this extremely remote southeastern Montana county.
Baker · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Fallon County families in Baker. Phone and virtual consultations serve this remote southeastern Montana community. PLUK can help navigate small rural school districts.
Broadus · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Powder River County families in Broadus. Phone and virtual consultations serve families in this remote southeastern Montana ranch country.
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