Autism Resources in Billings County, North Dakota
20 providers in Medora and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Billings County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Billings County
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
ND Early Intervention Program — Billings County
Medora, ND · serves several counties
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Billings County, the least populated county in the state and home to the Badlands. Free services for children under 3; telehealth coordination essential for this very remote county.
North Dakota Part C early intervention — statewide coordinator line. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Billings County)
Medora, ND · serves several counties
Telehealth ABA is the only realistic option for Billings County — ND's least populated county. Great Plains ABA and similar telehealth providers serve remote Badlands families via videoconference. Accepts ND Medicaid.
Mental health
1 providerTherapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
CHI St. Alexius — Behavioral Health Telehealth (Billings Co.)
Medora, ND · serves several counties
Telehealth behavioral health services from CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck extend coverage to Billings County families. Dickinson (Stark County) is the nearest in-person hub (~50 miles). Essential for this remote Badlands region.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Medora, ND · serves several counties
Free IEP advocacy for Billings County families — essential for this remote Badlands county where in-person resources are essentially nonexistent. Phone and video advocacy the only practical mode.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota — state Parent Training & Information Center. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Also serving Billings County
These 28 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Billings County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
2 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Dunn County Healthcare — Behavioral Health
Manning, ND · serves several counties
Dunn County Healthcare Center in Killdeer provides primary healthcare for this oil-country county. For autism evaluations, families travel to Dickinson (Stark County, ~40 miles south) or Bismarck (~90 miles east). Part of the oil-patch west that has seen rapid population growth.
St. Joseph's Hospital & Health Center — Pediatrics
Dickinson, ND · serves several counties
St. Joseph's in Dickinson is the primary healthcare facility for Stark County and the oil-patch region of western ND. Developmental concerns can be screened here with referrals to Bismarck or Fargo specialists.
Western ND's most isolated region. Telehealth often necessary for specialists.
Early Intervention (0–3)
4 providersFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
ND Early Intervention Program — Dunn County
Manning, ND · serves several counties
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Dunn County in the oil-country west. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in Manning and surrounding communities.
North Dakota Part C early intervention — statewide coordinator line. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
ND Early Intervention Program — Golden Valley County
Beach, ND · serves several counties
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Golden Valley County near the Montana border. Free evaluations and home-based services for children under 3 in Beach and surrounding communities.
North Dakota Part C early intervention — statewide coordinator line. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
ND Early Intervention Program — Slope County
Amidon, ND · serves several counties
North Dakota's IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Slope County — ND's least populated county and one of the least populated in the entire country. Free services for children under 3; telehealth coordination is the primary mode for this extremely remote Badlands county.
North Dakota Part C early intervention — statewide coordinator line. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
ND Early Intervention Program — Stark County
Dickinson, ND · serves several counties
IDEA Part C early intervention for infants and toddlers under 3 in Stark County. Free evaluations and home-based therapy. Critical resource in western ND where specialist access is severely limited.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Often the only developmental service immediately available in Dickinson.
ABA therapy
4 providersApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Dunn County)
Manning, ND · serves several counties
Telehealth ABA therapy for Dunn County families in the ND oil patch. Dickinson ABA providers are ~40 miles south for families who can make the trip. ND Medicaid covers ABA.
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Golden Valley County)
Beach, ND · serves several counties
Telehealth ABA is the only realistic option for Golden Valley County near the Montana border. Dickinson center-based ABA is ~50 miles east. ND Medicaid covers telehealth ABA.
Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Slope County)
Amidon, ND · serves several counties
Telehealth ABA is the only realistic ABA option for Slope County — ND's least populated county. Dickinson ABA providers are the nearest in-person option (~80+ miles). ND Medicaid covers telehealth ABA.
Lighthouse Autism Center — Telehealth (Dickinson Area)
Dickinson, ND · serves several counties
Telehealth ABA therapy for Stark County families. In western ND's oil country, in-person ABA is essentially unavailable — telehealth BCBAs through Lighthouse provide the primary ABA option.
Telehealth-primary for rural western ND. ND Medicaid covers ABA; verify coverage first.
Mental health
2 providersTherapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
CHI St. Alexius — Behavioral Health Telehealth
Dickinson, ND · serves several counties
CHI St. Alexius behavioral health telehealth services for Stark County, providing therapy and psychiatric support for autistic children with co-occurring anxiety, ADHD, or depression. Telehealth is the standard of care in Dickinson.
Telehealth-delivered. Co-occurring mental health conditions are common in autism.
CHI St. Alexius — Behavioral Health Telehealth (Slope County)
Amidon, ND · serves several counties
CHI St. Alexius behavioral health telehealth extends coverage to Slope County — one of the most isolated counties in the United States. Essential for families in Amidon and surrounding Badlands communities.
Respite care
2 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, ND
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, ND
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Advocacy & legal
4 providersLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Manning, ND · serves several counties
Free IEP advocacy for Dunn County families. Dickinson-area outreach and remote phone/video advocacy are the primary options for this rural western ND county.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota — state Parent Training & Information Center. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Beach, ND · serves several counties
Free IEP advocacy for Golden Valley County families via phone and video. Dickinson outreach is the nearest in-person Pathfinder resource for this remote border county.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota — state Parent Training & Information Center. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota
Amidon, ND · serves several counties
Free IEP advocacy for Slope County families — remote phone and video advocacy is essentially the only mode for this extremely isolated Badlands county. Dickinson is the nearest in-person Pathfinder resource.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota — state Parent Training & Information Center. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Pathfinder Services of North Dakota — Dickinson Outreach
Dickinson, ND · serves several counties
Pathfinder provides free IEP advocacy and training for Stark County families by phone and remotely. Essential in a region where parents often face IEP battles without local advocate support.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote/phone support available for western ND families.
Activities, clubs & recreation
10 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, ND
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, ND
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, ND
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, ND
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, ND
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, ND
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
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Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, ND
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, ND
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, ND
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, ND
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
Not sure which kind of therapy you need?
Start with our plain-language guide to ABA, speech and OT — what each one is, and questions to ask on the first call.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Billings County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all North Dakota resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in North Dakota.
North Dakota state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Billings County, North Dakota?
We list 20 providers serving Billings County, covering mental health, diagnostic clinics, ABA therapy, early intervention (0–3) and advocacy & legal. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Billings County accept Medicaid?
1 of the providers we list for Billings County state that they accept Medicaid, including Great Plains ABA — Telehealth (Billings County). Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Billings County?
ABA providers serving Billings County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Billings County families?
Yes — 11 providers serving Billings County offer telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Billings County?
3 providers serving Billings County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in North Dakota?
North Dakota families can apply to the Autism Spectrum Disorder Waiver (ages 0–20) and the traditional IID/DD Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Minimal on the DD waiver; 52 waiting on the ASD waiver, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Billings County?
If none of the Billings County providers is the right fit, these North Dakota counties currently have the most listed providers: Stark County (22), Burleigh County (19), Emmons County (18), Ramsey County (16). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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