Autism evaluations & therapy in Montana
Online assessments for autism & ADHD — plus individualized therapy programs for autistic children, teens, & young adults.
Coming soon • In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
Covered care
Is an autism evaluation covered by insurance in Montana?
Avela Health is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and other major plans, so an autism or ADHD evaluation is typically covered the same way any specialist visit is, subject to your deductible and copay.
WHAT WE OFFER
Online evaluations and autism therapy in Montana
Whether you’re wondering about an autism diagnosis, or looking for therapy, we meet you with care grounded in science.
Diagnostic evaluations
Autism evaluations for Montana kids, teens, and adults, conducted online by doctoral-level psychologists, with clear answers and practical next steps.
Individualized therapy
Autism therapy programs matched to your child or teen’s age, profile, and needs — from early intervention through young adulthood. One dedicated provider throughout, never rotating staff.
Everything from home
Skip the long drive to a clinic. Meet with your provider from home. Evaluation and therapy visits that fit your family’s schedule, available anywhere in Montana..
Proud to support Montana families
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Autism care that finally fits
Online diagnostic evaluations and individualized therapy for children, teens, and adults — in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana. Share your information and be the first to know when we’re live in your state.
For Montana families looking for an autism evaluation, Avela Health’s psychologists offer comprehensive diagnostic assessments for children and teens. We evaluate for autism, ADHD, and co-occurring conditions like anxiety and OCD, with special attention to presentations that can be overlooked, including kids who mask well at school.
Learn more about our pediatric evaluations →
More adults are beginning to recognize that they may be autistic. Avela Health’s adult autism evaluations in Montana are neurodiversity-affirming and designed for people whose autism went unrecognized in childhood, particularly women and those whose presentation didn’t fit traditional expectations. You’ll come away with answers and clear next steps.
Learn more about our adult evaluations →
From early childhood through the teen years, Avela Health’s Montana therapy programs are personalized, strengths-based, and shaped around your family’s everyday life. We center care on the needs that matter most to your family, with one dedicated provider and evidence-based approaches.
Early Childhood | Avela FIT Kids | Avela FIT Teens
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, learning more about your neurodivergence, or looking for support with daily challenges, Avela Health’s therapy in Montana is personalized, affirming, and shaped around your goals. We help adults develop practical strategies for work, relationships, emotional well-being, and everyday life through evidence-based care.
Learn more about young adult therapy →
Our Outcomes
Proven results across hundreds of families
of families meet their care goals — with an average program length of just 6 months
Based on Avela Health clinical outcomes data
of families see measurable progress toward their goals within 6 months — and 0% deterioration across all months
Based on Clinical Global Impressions (CGI) scale outcomes
parents would recommend Avela to another family
Based on Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey
WHERE WE WORK
Autism evaluations for all of Montana
Because Avela Health is fully virtual, families can access the same care no matter where they live in Montana.
We serve families across the state, including Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, Helena, Kalispell, Belgrade, Havre, and communities throughout rural Montana. Whether you live in a small mountain community or one of Montana’s larger cities, you can connect with the same doctoral-level psychologists and receive the same high-quality care.
Frequently asked questions
Are autism evaluations covered by insurance in Montana?
In many cases, yes. Montana law requires certain health insurance plans to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism for covered children age 18 and younger. Coverage varies by plan, so Avela Health verifies your specific benefits before your first appointment, helping you understand what your plan covers and what costs to expect.
How long does an autism evaluation take?
An Avela Health evaluation takes approximately 4 weeks from the inital appointment to written report, across 2-3 video sessions. That’s compared to a national average wait of six to eighteen months just to get an appointment. There’s no waitlist to join before you start.
Your specific timeline depends on two things: how many visits your psychologist needs to get a full picture, and how quickly you’re able to complete the assessments they send between visits.
Does my child need a diagnosis to start therapy with Avela Health?
If your child or teen doesn’t yet have a diagnosis, we recommend starting with a diagnostic evaluation. Avela Health offers comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming evaluations completed by doctoral-level psychologists. Many families move directly from their evaluation into the program, so you’re not starting over from scratch.
Learn more → Online autism evaluations for children and teens
What does a typical week of therapy look like?
You and your child work with one licensed master’s or doctoral level provider — the same person, every session — over secure video from home. Sessions are built around what’s actually happening in your child’s life right now: the morning routine that’s falling apart, the after-school meltdowns, the social situations they’re avoiding. Frequency depends on your family’s needs, but the Avela FIT™ Kids is intentionally time-bound and targeted rather than open-ended. In between sessions, you’re applying what you’re learning in the real moments — because that’s where the progress happens.
Do you work with my child's school or IEP team?
Yes. Your child’s provider collaborates with their school, IEP team, and any other providers involved in their care — aligning strategies, sharing goals, and making sure what’s working at home translates to what’s happening in the classroom. One of the biggest burdens families carry is being the only person holding the full picture. We help close that gap so you’re not the one translating between every provider and every setting.
Where are Avela Health's clinics in Montana?
Avela Health brings evaluations and therapy directly to you through fully virtual care. There’s no clinic to travel to or need to search for an autism evaluation nearby. Appointments take place over secure video, so families can access care from home, wherever in Montana you call home.
