Autism Resources in Sheridan, Montana

Billings · multi-county

Billings Clinic — Telehealth Developmental Services

Billings Clinic telehealth provides developmental evaluation access for Sheridan County families. Plentywood is over 300 miles from Billings — telehealth is essential. Williston, ND providers may be accessible for families with ND coverage.

Scobey · multi-county

Daniels Memorial Healthcare — Developmental Referrals

Daniels Memorial Healthcare in Scobey connects this remote northeastern Montana county to specialist referrals. Autism evaluations typically require travel to Glasgow (~75 miles) or Williston, ND (~90 miles across the border). Telehealth is strongly recommended as the first step.

Glasgow · multi-county

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow connects Valley County families to Great Falls and Billings specialists for autism evaluations. Telehealth widely used in this remote northeastern Montana county.

Plentywood · multi-county

Sheridan Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood connects families to Glasgow (~90 miles south) or Williston, ND (~75 miles east) for specialist referrals. Cross-border access to North Dakota providers is common for Sheridan County families. Telehealth is strongly recommended.

Wolf Point · multi-county

Trinity Health — Wolf Point (Pediatric Referrals)

Trinity Health in Wolf Point is the primary hospital for Roosevelt County and the Fort Peck Indian Reservation area. Autism evaluations require travel to Billings (4+ hrs) or Great Falls (3+ hrs). Tribal families enrolled in the Fort Peck Tribes can access Indian Health Service diagnostic services. Telehealth is the most realistic primary option for most families.

Tribal families: Fort Peck IHS at Poplar (406-768-3491) can coordinate diagnostic referrals. Non-tribal families face very long travel to Billings or Great Falls. Telehealth strongly recommended.

Wolf Point · multi-county

Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Roosevelt County

Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Roosevelt County. Tribal families are eligible through state EI as well as through tribal early childhood programs. Provider availability is very limited — early referral is critical.

FREE under IDEA Part C. Tribal families: also inquire with Fort Peck Tribes Early Childhood Education at (406) 768-5155. Roosevelt County DPHHS coordinates EI.

Plentywood

Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Sheridan County

Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Sheridan County. EI providers travel from Glasgow or services are delivered via telehealth. North Dakota border proximity may create some cross-state service opportunities.

Plentywood · multi-county

Autism Society Montana

Autism Society Montana supports Sheridan County families through virtual peer support. Plentywood is the most remote community in Montana — online peer connection is effectively the only realistic ongoing option.

Wolf Point · multi-county

Parents Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK)

PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Roosevelt County families including tribal families in public schools. PLUK understands the intersection of IDEA and tribal education and can help navigate both Fort Peck Community College and Wolf Point School District processes.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Tribal and non-tribal families both served. No local office — contact main Billings number. Virtual consultations available.

Scobey · multi-county

PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids

PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Daniels County families in Scobey. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary service mode for this extremely remote Hi-Line county.

Plentywood · multi-county

PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids

PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Sheridan County families in Plentywood. Phone and virtual consultations serve families in this remote northeast Montana corner county.