County resource guide
Autism Resources in Meagher, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Meagher. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Great Falls · multi-county
Benefis Health System — Developmental Pediatrics
Benefis Health in Great Falls provides developmental evaluations for Meagher County families. White Sulphur Springs is approximately 75 miles from Great Falls; telehealth available for many appointments.
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.
Townsend · multi-county
Broadwater Health Center — Developmental Referrals
Broadwater Health Center in Townsend connects families to Helena specialists for autism evaluations. Located midway between Helena and Bozeman, families have access to two regional specialty hubs.
White Sulphur Springs · multi-county
Meagher County Health Center — Developmental Referrals
Meagher County Health Center in White Sulphur Springs connects families to Great Falls and Helena specialists for autism evaluations. Telehealth widely used in this sparsely populated mountain county.
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 Broadwater County families. Helena is approximately 40 miles from Townsend, making it the most accessible specialist hub.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
White Sulphur Springs
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Meagher County
Montana's early intervention program provides free in-home services for Meagher County children birth to 3. Telehealth coordination widely used in this rural mountain county.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
White Sulphur Springs
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Meagher County families with statewide peer connection. Great Falls and Helena events are each within ~75 miles of White Sulphur Springs. Virtual participation widely used.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Helena · multi-county
Parents Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK) — Helena/Capital Region
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy and family support across Montana, including Lewis and Clark County. As Montana's federally funded PTI, they are an essential first call for Helena families navigating school services.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Montana families.
White Sulphur Springs · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Meagher County families in White Sulphur Springs and surrounding communities.
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