County resource guide
Autism Resources in Todd, South Dakota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Todd. South Dakota statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Martin · multi-county
Indian Health Service — Pine Ridge Service Unit (Bennett County Referral)
Bennett County families, including Oglala Lakota Tribe members, may access IHS services through the Pine Ridge Service Unit. For autism evaluations, referrals to Rapid City or Sioux Falls specialists are arranged through IHS.
IHS serves enrolled tribal members. Non-tribal families should contact Monument Health or Sanford for referrals.
Rosebud · multi-county
Indian Health Service — Rosebud Service Unit
Todd County is coextensive with the Rosebud Sioux Reservation. The IHS Rosebud Service Unit in Rosebud provides primary care for enrolled members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, including developmental referrals for autism evaluations.
IHS serves enrolled tribal members. Non-tribal families: nearest options are Mission (Mellette County) or Pierre (~120 miles).
White River · multi-county
Indian Health Service — Rosebud Service Unit (Mellette County Referral)
Mellette County, adjacent to the Rosebud Sioux Reservation, has a predominantly tribal population. IHS Rosebud Service Unit provides primary care for enrolled tribal members, with autism evaluation referrals to Rapid City or Sioux Falls.
IHS serves enrolled tribal members. Non-tribal families should contact Sanford Pierre (~120 miles) or Rapid City (~150 miles).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
White River · multi-county
South Dakota Birth to 3 — Mellette County
South Dakota's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 in Mellette County. In-home services delivered at no cost including for families on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
Rosebud
South Dakota Birth to 3 — Todd County
South Dakota's Part C early intervention program for children birth–3 in Todd County. In-home services delivered at no cost to eligible families across the Rosebud Sioux Reservation.
FREE under IDEA Part C for eligible children birth to age 3.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Martin · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Bennett County)
Telehealth ABA therapy is the primary ABA option for Bennett County families in this extremely rural southwest SD border community. BCBA-supervised parent training. SD Medicaid and IHS-referred services accepted.
Telehealth is critical in Bennett County — nearest in-person specialty care is hours away.
White River · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Mellette County)
Telehealth ABA therapy is the primary ABA option for Mellette County families near the Rosebud Reservation. BCBA-supervised parent training. SD Medicaid and IHS-referred services accepted.
Telehealth is critical — no in-person ABA exists in Mellette County. IHS or Medicaid covers cost.
Rosebud · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Todd County / Rosebud Reservation)
Telehealth ABA therapy is the primary ABA option for Todd County families on the Rosebud Reservation. No in-person ABA provider exists locally. BCBA-supervised parent training. SD Medicaid and IHS-referred services accepted.
Telehealth is critical — the nearest in-person specialty care is 100+ miles away.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Rosebud
Sicangu Oyate Ho — Rosebud Sioux Tribe Behavioral Health
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe operates behavioral health services through Sicangu Oyate Ho, serving Todd County residents. Tribal behavioral health can connect families with autism-related support, cultural resources, and IHS referral coordination.
Tribal behavioral health serves enrolled Rosebud Sioux Tribe members and residents of the reservation.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Martin · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Bennett County families. Remote consultation is the primary mode of support in this extremely isolated southwest SD community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
White River · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Mellette County families. Remote consultation is the primary support mode in this extremely isolated reservation-adjacent county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Rosebud · multi-county
South Dakota Parent Connection
Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support from SD's federally funded PTI for Todd County families. SDPC supports tribal and non-tribal families navigating special education — a critical resource on the Rosebud Reservation.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or school dispute.
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