County resource guide
McKinley County, New Mexico
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in McKinley County. New Mexico statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Gallup · multi-county
Gallup Indian Medical Center — IHS Behavioral Health
Indian Health Service facility serving McKinley County's large Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo populations. Provides behavioral health services including developmental screenings. Families seeking full autism evaluations are coordinated through IHS or Navajo Nation tribal health programs.
IHS services are available to enrolled tribal members. Navajo Nation also operates tribally funded health and disability programs through the Navajo Division of Social Services.
Gallup · multi-county
UNM Health — Telehealth Developmental Pediatrics
UNM Children's Hospital telehealth services reduce the barrier for McKinley County families who would otherwise face a 140-mile trip to Albuquerque for a developmental evaluation. Telehealth consultations available for autism assessments and follow-up care.
Ask specifically for developmental pediatrics telehealth. Gallup families are strong candidates for remote services.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Gallup · multi-county
Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program — Western Region
New Mexico's IDEA Part C early intervention program for McKinley County, including families on and near the Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo. FIT provides free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Culturally responsive services available.
FREE. Serves both off-reservation and on-reservation families. Bilingual English/Navajo services may be available.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Gallup · multi-county
Autism Society of New Mexico — Western NM Outreach
The Autism Society of New Mexico provides statewide support including outreach to western New Mexico communities like Gallup. Resource navigation, family connections, and event information for McKinley County families.
Statewide support — contact them about local Gallup-area resources and peer connections.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Albuquerque · multi-county
EPICS — Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs / Parents Reaching Out
New Mexico's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for New Mexico families. Serves a uniquely diverse population including Native American families across the state.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Strong cultural competency serving New Mexico's Native American and Hispanic families.
Albuquerque · multi-county
EPICS — Parent Training & Information Center
NM's statewide PTI with strong experience serving Native American families in McKinley County. EPICS provides IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and family support — with cultural competency for the Navajo Nation and Zuni communities.
FREE. Historically served Native American families; bilingual and culturally responsive. Phone/remote advocacy available.
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