County resource guide
Hot Springs County, Wyoming
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hot Springs County. Wyoming statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Thermopolis
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis provides primary care for one of Wyoming's smallest counties. Autism evaluations require travel to Wyoming Medical Center in Casper (~80 miles east) or Riverton/Lander. The hot springs area's geographic isolation makes telehealth evaluations an important first step.
Casper (~80 miles) is the primary specialist destination. Very rural — telehealth evaluations are a practical first step.
Lander · multi-county
SageWest Health Care — Lander Pediatric Services
SageWest Health Care in Lander and Riverton provides primary pediatric care for Fremont County. Developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluations. Families needing comprehensive evaluations typically travel to Casper or Denver. Fremont County includes the Wind River Indian Reservation — tribal health services are an additional option.
Fremont County includes Wind River Indian Reservation. Tribal health services (IHS) may also be available. Full evaluations typically require travel to Casper or Denver.
Casper · multi-county
Wyoming Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Wyoming Medical Center in Casper is Wyoming's largest hospital and the primary developmental and behavioral pediatric resource for central Wyoming. Provides autism screening and referrals; complex evaluations may require travel to Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver or Billings Clinic in Montana.
Complex evaluations often require travel to Children's Hospital Colorado (Denver) or Billings Clinic (Montana).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Thermopolis
Wyoming Early Intervention Program — Hot Springs County
Wyoming Part C Early Intervention for children under 3 in Hot Springs County. Free developmental services coordinated through the state; telehealth and traveling providers serve this small, remote county.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Thermopolis
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Hot Springs County)
Hot Springs County has no local ABA providers. Telehealth ABA is the primary option for Thermopolis-area families, covered by Wyoming Medicaid. Casper (~80 miles) is accessible for center-based ABA for families who can make the drive.
Telehealth first. WY Medicaid covered. Casper (~80 mi) for in-person center-based ABA.
Lander · multi-county
Centria Autism — Wyoming Telehealth ABA
Centria Autism provides telehealth ABA services across Wyoming, including Fremont County where in-person ABA providers are essentially unavailable. BCBA-supervised telehealth ABA is covered by Wyoming Medicaid. For rural Wyoming families, telehealth ABA is often the only practical option.
Telehealth only. WY Medicaid accepted. A critical resource in Wyoming's most remote counties.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Thermopolis
Autism Society Wyoming
Autism Society Wyoming provides virtual support groups and statewide referrals for Hot Springs County families. Casper chapter activities are the nearest in-person option.
Virtual support. Casper (~80 mi) for in-person events.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Cheyenne · multi-county
PARENT — Parent Advocacy, Resources, Network, Education, and Training
Wyoming's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Wyoming families statewide.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Wyoming's most important advocacy resource given the state's very limited specialized provider network.
Thermopolis
PARENT — Wyoming Parent Information Center (Hot Springs County)
Wyoming's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Hot Springs County families. Phone and video support from Cheyenne — important in a county with very limited local professional resources.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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