County resource guide
Autism Resources in Prairie, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Prairie. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Miles City · multi-county
Big Sky Medical Center — Miles City (Pediatric Referrals)
Big Sky Medical Center in Miles City is the primary healthcare facility for eastern Montana. Autism evaluations require travel to Billings (2.5 hrs). Eastern Montana's vast distances and proximity to Crow and Northern Cheyenne reservations mean tribal health services may also be relevant for some families.
Billings (2.5 hrs) is the nearest evaluation hub. Families near Crow or Northern Cheyenne reservations may access IHS services — coordinate with tribal health offices.
Billings · multi-county
Billings Clinic — Telehealth Developmental Services
Billings Clinic telehealth is the primary developmental evaluation pathway for Garfield County families. Jordan has no reliable local broadband in some areas — families should confirm connectivity before scheduling telehealth appointments.
Billings · multi-county
Billings Clinic — Telehealth Developmental Services
Billings Clinic telehealth provides developmental evaluation access for Prairie County families. Terry is approximately 165 miles from Billings — telehealth is strongly recommended for initial consultations.
Jordan · multi-county
Garfield County Health Center — Developmental Referrals
Garfield County Health Center in Jordan is the primary care facility for one of the most isolated counties in the United States. Autism evaluations require travel to Miles City (~90 miles) or Billings (~175 miles). Telehealth is essentially the only practical first step for most families.
Glendive · multi-county
Glendive Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Glendive Medical Center is Wibaux County's nearest regional hospital (~35 miles west). Developmental evaluations and specialist referrals available through Glendive's healthcare network, which also connects to Billings Clinic telehealth services.
Glendive · multi-county
Glendive Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Glendive Medical Center connects Dawson County families to Billings and Bismarck specialists for autism evaluations. Telehealth is widely used in this eastern Montana community.
Terry · multi-county
Prairie Community Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Prairie Community Hospital in Terry connects families to Miles City (~60 miles) or Glendive (~45 miles) for specialist referrals and developmental evaluations. Billings Clinic telehealth provides the most practical starting point.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Miles City · multi-county
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Custer County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Custer County. Miles City has some locally based EI service capacity as one of eastern Montana's larger towns. Itinerant providers cover the surrounding frontier region.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Custer County DPHHS coordinates EI. Miles City is a regional hub for eastern Montana.
Terry
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Prairie County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Prairie County. EI providers travel from Miles City or Glendive. Early referral is essential given limited local provider availability.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Miles City · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Custer County families access Autism Society Montana's statewide support network. Given the distance to Billings (2.5 hrs), online and phone peer support may be more accessible than in-person events.
Online peer support recommended given distance to Billings. Contact Autism Society Montana for current resources in eastern Montana.
Terry · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Prairie County families through virtual peer support. Miles City events (~60 miles) are the nearest in-person option; virtual participation is recommended for ongoing community.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Miles City · multi-county
Parents Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK)
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Custer County families. Miles City Schools and other eastern Montana districts — PLUK's statewide knowledge is the most reliable advocacy resource for families far from Billings or Helena.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual support — no local Miles City office.
Jordan · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK is Montana's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy for Garfield County families. Phone and virtual support are the only practical options for families in Jordan, one of the most remote county seats in the lower 48 states.
Terry · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Prairie County families in Terry. Phone and virtual consultations serve families in this small eastern Montana county.
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