County resource guide
Autism Resources in Golden Valley, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Golden Valley. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Billings · multi-county
Billings Clinic — Developmental Pediatrics
Autism and developmental evaluations at Billings Clinic, Montana's largest healthcare organization. The primary evaluation option for families in eastern and central Montana. Telehealth services extend coverage to rural communities statewide.
Montana's largest healthcare system. Telehealth available for rural families across the state.
Billings · multi-county
Billings Clinic — Developmental Pediatrics
Billings Clinic is the primary evaluation hub for Golden Valley County families. Ryegate is approximately 80 miles from Billings; telehealth available for initial consultations and follow-up care.
Ryegate · multi-county
Golden Valley Health Center — Developmental Referrals
Golden Valley County families in Ryegate access developmental specialist referrals through the Roundup or Billings healthcare networks. Ryegate is approximately 30 miles from Roundup and 80 miles from Billings. Billings Clinic telehealth is the most practical starting point.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Ryegate
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Golden Valley County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Golden Valley County. EI providers from Billings or Roundup typically serve this very small county. Start the referral process immediately given limited provider availability.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Ryegate · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Golden Valley County families through virtual peer support and the statewide network. Billings chapter events (~80 miles) are the nearest in-person option.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Roundup · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Musselshell County families in Roundup and surrounding central Montana communities.
Ryegate · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Golden Valley County families. Ryegate School District is a very small rural district — PLUK can help families navigate special education in under-resourced schools.
Harlowton · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Wheatland County families in Harlowton. Phone and virtual consultations serve families in this small central Montana agricultural county.
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