Autism Resources in Rosebud County, Montana
12 providers in Forsyth and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Rosebud County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Rosebud County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Rosebud Health Care Center — Pediatric Referrals
Forsyth, MT
Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth serves this eastern Montana county near the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Autism evaluations require travel to Billings (~2.5 hrs). Tribal families on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation can access IHS services at the Lame Deer IHS clinic. Telehealth is the most realistic first step for most families.
Billings (2.5 hrs) is the nearest evaluation hub. Northern Cheyenne Reservation families: Lame Deer IHS (406-477-8900) can coordinate diagnostic referrals. Telehealth from Billings Clinic is strongly recommended.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Rosebud County
Forsyth, MT
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Rosebud County. Limited local EI providers; itinerant providers from Billings may serve the area. Northern Cheyenne tribal early childhood programs may supplement state EI for enrolled families.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Rosebud County DPHHS coordinates EI. Tribal families: inquire with Northern Cheyenne Tribe at (406) 477-6284 about tribal early childhood programs.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Montana ABA Telehealth — Rosebud County
Forsyth, MT
Rosebud County has no in-person ABA providers. Telehealth ABA parent coaching is the only realistic option. Tribal families may access some behavioral health support through the Northern Cheyenne IHS. Montana Medicaid covers ABA telehealth statewide.
Montana Medicaid covers ABA telehealth. Tribal families: Lame Deer IHS behavioral health (406-477-8900) may have additional support options.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society Montana
Forsyth, MT
Rosebud County families access Autism Society Montana's statewide support network. Billings events (2.5 hrs) are the nearest in-person option; online peer support is more practical for most families in this remote eastern Montana county.
Online peer support recommended. Billings events require a long drive. Contact Autism Society Montana for statewide resource navigation.
Also serving Rosebud County
These 20 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Rosebud County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
3 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Big Sky Medical Center — Miles City (Pediatric Referrals)
Miles City, MT · serves several counties
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 Clinic — Telehealth Developmental Services
Billings, MT · serves several counties
Billings Clinic telehealth is the primary evaluation pathway for Treasure County families. Hysham is approximately 80 miles from Billings — telehealth reduces travel significantly.
Treasure County Health Center — Developmental Referrals
Hysham, MT · serves several counties
Treasure County Health Center in Hysham serves this tiny Yellowstone River county with specialist referrals to Billings (~80 miles) or Miles City (~100 miles). Billings Clinic telehealth is the most practical first step for Treasure County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Custer County
Miles City, MT · serves several counties
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.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Montana ABA Telehealth — Eastern Montana (Custer County)
Miles City, MT · serves several counties
Custer County has no in-person ABA providers. Telehealth ABA parent coaching from Billings-based or national telehealth providers is the most accessible option. Montana Medicaid covers ABA telehealth. Families near reservations should also inquire about IHS behavioral health services.
Montana Medicaid covers ABA including telehealth. Tribal families: IHS behavioral health at Crow Agency or Lame Deer may offer additional options.
Respite care
2 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, MT
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, MT
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
2 providersParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society Montana
Miles City, MT · serves several counties
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.
Autism Society Montana
Hysham, MT · serves several counties
Autism Society Montana supports Treasure County families through virtual peer support. Billings chapter events (~80 miles) are the most accessible in-person option.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Montana Empowerment Center
Great Falls, MT · serves several counties
Montana's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free, confidential help for families of children and young adults with disabilities, birth to 26: special education rights, IEPs, 504 plans and the move to adulthood.
Activities, clubs & recreation
10 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, MT
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, MT
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, MT
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, MT
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, MT
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, MT
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
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Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, MT
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, MT
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, MT
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, MT
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
Not sure which kind of therapy you need?
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About autism services in Rosebud County
Rosebud County (Forsyth, Colstrip) has significant Northern Cheyenne and Crow tribal population in portions of the county. Rosebud Health Care Center provides services. Forsyth Public Schools provides special education. PLUK provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Families typically travel to Billings for specialized evaluations.
Helpful guides
Guides for Rosebud 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.
See all Montana resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Montana.
Montana state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Rosebud County, Montana?
We list 12 providers serving Rosebud County, covering parent & family support, diagnostic clinics, ABA therapy, advocacy & legal and early intervention (0–3). Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Rosebud County?
ABA providers serving Rosebud County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Rosebud County families?
Yes — 5 providers serving Rosebud County offer telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Montana?
Montana families can apply to the 0208 Comprehensive Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is About seven years, with roughly 2,095 waiting, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Rosebud County?
If none of the Rosebud County providers is the right fit, these Montana counties currently have the most listed providers: Yellowstone County (19), Custer County (17), Dawson County (17), Lewis and Clark County (14). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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