County resource guide
Autism Resources in Valley, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Valley. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
16 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.
Billings · multi-county
Billings Clinic — Telehealth Developmental Services
Billings Clinic telehealth developmental services reduce the burden of the long drive to Billings for Daniels County families. In-person visits for comprehensive autism assessments still require significant travel.
Billings · multi-county
Billings Clinic — Telehealth Developmental Services
Billings Clinic provides telehealth developmental evaluations for Valley County families, reducing the 280-mile drive to Billings. In-person visits available for comprehensive autism assessments.
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.
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.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Glasgow
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Valley County
Montana's early intervention program provides free in-home services for Valley County children birth to 3. Telehealth coordination widely used for families in Glasgow and remote northeastern Montana.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Scobey · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Daniels County families through virtual peer support and the statewide resource network. Glasgow chapter events (~75 miles) offer the nearest in-person connection.
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.
Glasgow · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Valley County families with statewide peer connection. Glasgow's remote location (~280 miles from Billings, ~220 miles from Great Falls) means virtual participation is the primary option.
Virtual events strongly recommended for Glasgow-area families due to distance from major cities.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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.
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.
Glasgow · multi-county
PLUK — Parents Let's Unite for Kids
PLUK provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Valley County families in Glasgow and northeastern Montana. Statewide hotline and virtual workshops serve this remote region.
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