County resource guide
Sweet Grass County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Sweet Grass County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Big Timber
Sweet Grass Healthcare — Pediatric Referrals
Sweet Grass Healthcare is the small community hospital in Big Timber, Montana's smallest county by population. Autism evaluations require travel to Billings (~75 min east) or Bozeman (~1 hr west). Both are accessible, and Billings Clinic telehealth is often the most practical starting point.
Billings (75 min) and Bozeman (1 hr) are both accessible. Billings Clinic telehealth is recommended as first step. Very small county — no local pediatric specialists.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Big Timber · multi-county
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Sweet Grass County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Sweet Grass County. Given the very small county population, EI providers typically travel from Billings or Bozeman. Early referral ensures families are on the waitlist before provider slots fill.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Sweet Grass County DPHHS coordinates EI. Very small county — providers often travel from Billings or Bozeman.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Big Timber
ABA Services — Bozeman or Billings (Sweet Grass County)
Sweet Grass County families access ABA therapy from Bozeman-based providers (~1 hr) or Billings-based providers (~75 min). Montana Medicaid covers ABA statewide. Telehealth ABA parent coaching reduces travel burden.
Both Bozeman and Billings accessible from Big Timber. Montana Medicaid covers ABA including telehealth.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Livingston · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Park County families access Autism Society Montana's statewide network. Bozeman events are very accessible from Livingston (~25 min) and provide the nearest in-person peer support community.
Bozeman events accessible from Livingston (25 min). Contact Autism Society Montana for current schedule.
Big Timber
Autism Society Montana
Sweet Grass County families access Autism Society Montana's statewide support network. Bozeman events (~1 hr) are the most accessible in-person peer support option. Online connection recommended for routine peer support.
Bozeman events accessible (~1 hr). Very small county — online peer support is the most practical ongoing connection. Contact Autism Society Montana for current resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Livingston · multi-county
Parents Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK)
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Park County families including Park County School District and Livingston schools. Bozeman's proximity means some in-person PLUK training events may be accessible.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. No local Livingston office — contact main Billings number. Bozeman events occasionally accessible.
Big Timber · multi-county
Parents Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK)
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy for Sweet Grass County families including Big Timber Public Schools. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary service mode. PLUK can help navigate special education in very small, rural Montana districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. No local Big Timber office — contact main Billings number. Small-district IEP navigation is PLUK's specialty.
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