County resource guide
Flathead County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Flathead County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
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.
Billings · multi-county
Parents Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK)
Montana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Montana families. PLUK also operates the Montana Autism Education Project (MAEP) providing specialized training to Montana educators statewide.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Also runs Montana Autism Education Project — valuable for families working with schools.
Kalispell · multi-county
Parents Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK) — Northwest Outreach
PLUK serves Flathead County families with free IEP advocacy, training, and resource navigation. As one of Montana's more populated counties outside Billings, Flathead County families benefit from PLUK outreach and the Montana Autism Education Project (MAEP).
FREE. Federally funded PTI. No permanent Kalispell office — contact main Billings number.
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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