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Autism Resources in Deer Lodge County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Deer Lodge County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Deer Lodge County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Anaconda · multi-county
Community Hospital of Anaconda — Pediatrics
Anaconda's Community Hospital provides basic pediatric care and referrals. Deer Lodge County families almost universally travel to Butte (28 miles) or Missoula (1.5 hours) for autism evaluations. This hospital is the first step in getting a referral and starting the process.
Ask for developmental referral to Missoula (Providence St. Patrick) or Butte (St. James). Both are more accessible than Billings.
Deer Lodge · multi-county
Powell County Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Powell County Medical Center in Deer Lodge connects families to Missoula and Helena specialists for autism evaluations. Deer Lodge is centrally located between both cities along I-90.
Helena · multi-county
Shodair Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation
Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena provides comprehensive autism evaluations for Powell County families. Deer Lodge is approximately 45 miles from Helena along I-90.
Butte · multi-county
St. James Healthcare — Pediatrics
Butte's St. James Healthcare provides pediatric care and can refer families for developmental evaluations. Silver Bow County families typically travel to Missoula (1.5 hours) or Billings for full autism diagnostic evaluations, as specialized developmental pediatricians are not locally based.
Ask for developmental referral to Missoula or Billings specialists. Telehealth evaluations increasingly available for rural Montana.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Anaconda
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Deer Lodge County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Deer Lodge County. Anaconda's small population means very limited local EI provider availability; some providers from Butte or Missoula cover the area.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Deer Lodge County DPHHS. Limited local providers — some travel from Butte or Missoula.
Butte · multi-county
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Silver Bow County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Silver Bow County. Butte has some locally based EI service providers, though the county's smaller size means fewer options than Missoula or Billings.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Contact Silver Bow County DPHHS for referral.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Butte · multi-county
Butte Speech and Language Services
Speech-language pathology services in Butte for children and adults with communication differences including autism. Butte has a small but established therapy community that serves Silver Bow and neighboring counties.
Montana Medicaid accepted. Telehealth available. Confirm autism-specific experience when calling.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Warm Springs · multi-county
Montana State Hospital — Developmental Services
Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs serves Jefferson County families with behavioral health assessments and developmental support services for individuals with autism and co-occurring conditions.
Anaconda
Telehealth Note for Deer Lodge County
Deer Lodge County has no local autism specialists. Telehealth is the primary option for mental health, ABA consultation, and behavior support. Montana Medicaid covers telehealth. Missoula (1.5 hours) and Butte (28 miles) are the nearest cities with limited specialty access.
Montana Medicaid covers telehealth statewide. Contact DPHHS at (406) 444-5622 for Medicaid ABA authorization.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Deer Lodge · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Powell County families with peer connection. Helena events (~45 min) and Missoula events (~60 min from Deer Lodge) are both accessible along I-90.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Deer Lodge 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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Montana.
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