County resource guide
Autism Resources in Lincoln, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lincoln. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Libby · multi-county
Lincoln County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Lincoln County Hospital in Libby connects families to Missoula and Kalispell developmental specialists for autism evaluations. Hospital care coordinators assist with referral scheduling for families in this remote northwest corner of Montana.
Kalispell · multi-county
Logan Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Logan Health in Kalispell provides developmental evaluations for Lincoln County families. Libby is approximately 90 miles from Kalispell; telehealth appointments available for follow-up care.
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.
Libby
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Lincoln County
Montana's early intervention program provides free in-home services for Lincoln County children birth to 3. Telehealth coordination widely used for families in remote Libby, Eureka, and Troy areas.
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.
Libby · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Lincoln County families with statewide peer connection. Kalispell chapter events (~90 min from Libby) are the nearest in-person option; virtual participation also available.
Virtual events recommended for most Libby-area families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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.
Libby · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Lincoln County families in Libby, Eureka, and Troy. Statewide hotline and virtual workshops serve this remote region.
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