County resource guide
Autism Resources in Phillips, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Phillips. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 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 is the primary evaluation hub for Phillips County families. Malta is approximately 100 miles from Great Falls; telehealth available for consultations.
Malta · multi-county
Phillips County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Phillips County Hospital in Malta connects Hi-Line families to Great Falls (Benefis, ~100 miles) for developmental referrals and autism evaluations. Telehealth through Benefis Health is strongly recommended given the distance.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Malta
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Phillips County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Phillips County. EI providers travel from Great Falls or are delivered via telehealth. Early referral is essential given the very limited local provider pool.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Malta · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Phillips County families through virtual peer support. Great Falls chapter events (~100 miles) are the nearest in-person option from Malta.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Malta · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Phillips County families in Malta. Phone and virtual consultations serve families on the remote Hi-Line. PLUK can help navigate Malta Public Schools and other small Hi-Line districts.
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