County resource guide
Autism Resources in Gallatin County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gallatin County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Gallatin County (Bozeman) is one of Montana's fastest-growing counties, anchored by Montana State University. Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital provides evaluation services. Bozeman Public Schools provides special education. PLUK is Montana's federally funded PTI providing free statewide advocacy. MSU's training resources contribute to local provider capacity.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Gallatin County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Bozeman · multi-county
Bozeman Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Bozeman Health provides developmental evaluations for Madison County families. Ennis is approximately 60 miles from Bozeman, making it the most accessible specialist hub for north Madison County.
Bozeman · multi-county
Bozeman Health — Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Bozeman Health is the main hospital system in southwest Montana, providing pediatric specialty services including developmental referrals. Gallatin County's rapid growth has created demand that outpaces local specialist availability; many families wait 6–12 months or travel to Billings or Missoula.
Ask for developmental pediatrics referral. Demand significantly exceeds supply in fast-growing Gallatin County.
Sheridan · multi-county
Ruby Valley Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Ruby Valley Medical Center in Sheridan connects Madison County families to Bozeman and Butte specialists for autism evaluations. Telehealth widely used for this rural southwest Montana county.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Bozeman
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Gallatin County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention services for children under 3 in Gallatin County. Bozeman has a growing therapy provider community, giving Gallatin County somewhat better EI provider access than more rural Montana counties.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Contact Gallatin County DPHHS for referral.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Bozeman
ABA Services Note for Gallatin County
Despite Bozeman's growth, in-person ABA providers are scarce. Montana Behavioral Therapy and Centria Autism have limited presence. Families should contact Montana DPHHS for Medicaid ABA authorization and ask about telehealth-supervised home ABA programs.
Montana Medicaid covers ABA when authorized. DPHHS: (406) 444-5622.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Bozeman · multi-county
Bozeman Pediatric Therapy
Speech-language and occupational therapy clinic in Bozeman serving children on the autism spectrum. Offers pragmatic language, AAC, feeding therapy, and sensory integration. One of the few locally owned pediatric therapy practices in southwest Montana.
Montana Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted. Telehealth options available.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Bozeman · multi-county
Gallatin Valley Autism Support Group
Parent-led support group for families of autistic children in the Bozeman and Gallatin Valley area. Meets regularly for peer support, information sharing, and community connection. One of the more active local autism support communities in Montana outside of Billings.
Contact Autism Society of Montana for current meeting schedule and location.
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.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Gallatin County.
School & special education
- Bozeman School District — Special Education
Bozeman is the county seat and fastest-growing city in Gallatin County.
Services & benefits
- MT DPHHS — Gallatin County DD Services
Contact MT DPHHS's Gallatin County/Bozeman office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- MT DPHHS — Gallatin County DD Services
Contact MT DPHHS's Gallatin County/Bozeman office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- MT DPHHS — Gallatin County DD Services
Contact MT DPHHS's Gallatin County/Bozeman office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Gallatin 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 Gallatin County
Serving families across Gallatin County including Bozeman, Belgrade, Manhattan, Three Forks, Big Sky, Livingston, Gardiner, West Yellowstone, Ennis and Whitehall and more.
See all Montana resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Montana.
Montana state guide →Nearby counties in Montana
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