County resource guide
Autism Resources in Jefferson County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Jefferson County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Jefferson County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Helena · multi-county
Big Sky Pediatrics (Helena)
Helena-based pediatric practice that can provide developmental screenings and referrals to evaluation specialists. As Montana's capital city, Helena has modest specialty access relative to Billings and Missoula, but families may still face waits of several months.
Ask specifically about developmental evaluation referrals and whether they coordinate with Shodair.
Helena · multi-county
Shodair Children's Hospital — Autism & Developmental Services
Helena's Shodair Children's Hospital is one of Montana's most important resources for autism evaluation and genetic testing. Offers comprehensive developmental evaluations, neuropsychological testing, and Montana's only inpatient psychiatric program for children and teens.
Priority resource for Helena families — genetic testing and comprehensive autism evaluations. Telehealth available.
Helena · multi-county
Shodair Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation
Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena provides comprehensive autism evaluations for Jefferson County families. Boulder is approximately 30 miles from Helena, making Shodair the primary evaluation center.
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.
Boulder
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Jefferson County
Montana's early intervention program provides free in-home services for Jefferson County children birth to 3 with developmental delays or autism spectrum concerns in Boulder and surrounding areas.
Helena · multi-county
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Lewis and Clark County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Lewis and Clark County. Helena's location as the state capital means somewhat better coordination with state DPHHS early intervention programs than many rural Montana counties.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Helena DPHHS office coordinates EI services.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Boulder · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana connects Jefferson County families to peer support. Helena events (~30 min from Boulder) offer the most accessible in-person programming, with Butte events also nearby.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Jefferson 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.
See all Montana resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Montana.
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