County resource guide
Autism Resources in Flathead County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Flathead County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Flathead County (Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls) is a regional hub in northwest Montana. Kalispell Regional Healthcare provides evaluation services. Flathead Valley school districts provide special education. PLUK is Montana's federally funded PTI providing free statewide IEP advocacy. Families seeking specialized evaluations travel to Missoula or Billings.
Provider directory
Local Providers9 providers in Flathead County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Libby · multi-county
Lincoln County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Lincoln County Hospital in Libby connects families to Missoula and Kalispell developmental specialists for autism evaluations. Hospital care coordinators assist with referral scheduling for families in this remote northwest corner of Montana.
Kalispell · multi-county
Logan Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Logan Health in Kalispell provides developmental evaluations for Lincoln County families. Libby is approximately 90 miles from Kalispell; telehealth appointments available for follow-up care.
Kalispell · multi-county
Logan Health — Pediatric Specialty Services
Kalispell Regional Medical Center (now Logan Health) is the primary hospital and specialty care hub for northwest Montana. Pediatric developmental evaluations are available, though capacity is limited and Flathead County families often face significant wait times or travel to Missoula or Seattle.
Formerly Kalispell Regional Healthcare. Ask for pediatric developmental referral. Seattle Children's telehealth programs sometimes serve northwest Montana families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Kalispell
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Flathead County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Flathead County. Kalispell's size provides a modest base of service providers compared to more remote northwest Montana counties.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Contact Flathead County DPHHS for referral.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Kalispell · multi-county
Northwest Pediatric Therapy (Kalispell)
Occupational and speech therapy services in Kalispell for children with autism and developmental differences. Serves families across northwest Montana who would otherwise travel hours to Missoula for pediatric therapy.
Montana Medicaid accepted. Telehealth available for rural Flathead County communities.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Polson · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Lake County families access Autism Society Montana's statewide support network. Kalispell events are more accessible than Missoula for most Polson-area families (~40 min). Flathead Valley Autism Network events in Kalispell provide peer support.
Kalispell events (40 min) more accessible than Missoula from Polson. Contact Autism Society Montana for current schedule.
Kalispell · multi-county
Flathead Valley Autism Network
Community-based parent support network for autism families in the Flathead Valley. Connects families with local resources, peer support, and Autism Society of Montana activities in the Kalispell area.
Contact Autism Society of Montana for current contacts and meeting schedule.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Missoula · multi-county
UM Rural Institute on Disabilities
University of Montana's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, with a unique focus on rural and frontier disability services. Offers consultation, training, and connection to resources across Montana's vast rural landscape.
Montana's UCEDD — nationally recognized for rural and frontier disability service models.
Missoula · multi-county
UM Rural Institute on Disabilities
Based on the University of Montana campus, the Rural Institute is Montana's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). They provide consultation, training, and referrals — particularly valuable for rural families in western Montana.
Not a direct service provider for families, but an outstanding resource for referrals, training, and systems navigation.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Flathead 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.
Communities served
Cities in Flathead County
Serving families across Flathead County including Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Lakeside, Somers, Evergreen, Kila, Hungry Horse and West Glacier and more.
See all Montana resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Montana.
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