County resource guide
Autism Resources in Judith Basin County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Judith Basin County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers7 providers in Judith Basin County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Great Falls · multi-county
Benefis Health System — Child Development Center
Great Falls' primary hospital system providing developmental and behavioral pediatric evaluations. Families in north-central Montana often travel here for autism assessments rather than making the longer drive to Billings or Missoula.
Call to confirm developmental pediatrics availability — rural Montana practices change frequently.
Great Falls · multi-county
Benefis Health System — Developmental Pediatrics
Benefis Health in Great Falls is the primary evaluation hub for Judith Basin County families. Stanford is approximately 65 miles from Great Falls; telehealth appointments available for follow-up care.
Lewistown · multi-county
Central Montana Medical Center — Pediatrics
Lewistown's Central Montana Medical Center is the primary healthcare facility for central Montana's frontier region. Local pediatric specialty capacity is extremely limited; most autism evaluations require travel to Billings (3 hours) or Great Falls (2 hours). Telehealth is the most realistic near-term option for many Fergus County families.
Ask for developmental referral. Most families travel to Billings or Great Falls for autism evaluations. Billings Clinic and Benefis Health both offer telehealth.
Stanford · multi-county
Judith Basin Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Judith Basin Medical Center in Stanford connects families to Great Falls (Benefis, ~65 miles) or Lewistown (~45 miles) for developmental referrals. Great Falls' Benefis Health is the primary autism evaluation hub for central Montana families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lewistown · multi-county
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Fergus County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Fergus County. Central Montana's frontier character means EI service providers are scarce; families may receive services at home from itinerant providers who travel from Billings or Great Falls.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Fergus County DPHHS coordinates EI. Provider availability is limited — start the referral process as early as possible.
Stanford
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Judith Basin County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Judith Basin County. EI providers travel from Great Falls or Lewistown. Early referral is essential given the limited local provider pool.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Stanford · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Judith Basin County families through peer support and the statewide resource network. Great Falls chapter events (~65 miles) are the most accessible in-person option.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Judith Basin 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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Montana.
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