County resource guide
Sierra County, New Mexico
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Sierra County. New Mexico statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Truth or Consequences
Sierra Vista Hospital
Sierra County's hospital, located in Truth or Consequences. Provides primary care and can initiate developmental screenings and referrals. Families seeking full autism evaluations are typically referred to UNM CDD in Albuquerque (150 miles north) or UNMH telehealth.
Critical access hospital. Limited specialist services locally; telehealth through UNMH is the recommended path for developmental evaluations.
Truth or Consequences · multi-county
UNM Health — Telehealth Developmental Pediatrics
For Sierra County families, UNM Children's Hospital telehealth removes the need for a 150-mile round trip to Albuquerque. Developmental pediatrics consultations available remotely for autism evaluations, second opinions, and ongoing care coordination.
Telehealth is often the most practical option for Sierra County families. Ask for developmental pediatrics when calling.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Silver City · multi-county
Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program — Southwest Region
New Mexico's IDEA Part C early intervention program covering Grant County. Free evaluations and services for children under 3 who may have developmental delays or disabilities, including autism spectrum concerns.
FREE. No income limit. Contact to request a free evaluation — services are provided in the home or community.
Truth or Consequences · multi-county
Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program — Southwest Region
New Mexico's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Sierra County. Free developmental evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Sierra County is rural; FIT service coordinators cover the county including Truth or Consequences.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Sierra County is rural with limited local providers — FIT is often the best first call.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Albuquerque · multi-county
Autism Society of New Mexico
New Mexico's statewide autism family organization. While Sierra County lacks a local chapter, the Autism Society of NM connects families statewide to peer support, resources, and events. Contact them to connect with others in the south-central NM area.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Albuquerque · multi-county
EPICS — Parent Training & Information Center
Statewide PTI serving Grant County families at no cost. EPICS helps navigate IEP meetings, special education disputes, and disability rights for families across southwestern New Mexico including Grant County.
FREE statewide service. Phone and remote advocacy especially valuable for rural Grant County families.
Albuquerque · multi-county
EPICS — Parent Training & Information Center
New Mexico's statewide PTI serving Sierra County families. EPICS provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support — critical in rural Sierra County where families may have limited access to local advocates.
FREE. Phone/remote services available. Highly recommended for rural Sierra County families navigating school services.
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