County resource guide
Autism Resources in Ada County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ada County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Ada County (Boise) is home to St. Luke's Children's Hospital — Idaho's dominant pediatric program — for developmental evaluations. Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) is the state's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy. Idaho requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy, and Idaho's DD waiver and Infant Toddler Program serve eligible residents.
Provider directory
Local Providers21 providers in Ada County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Boise · multi-county
Northwest Neurobehavioral Health — Autism Diagnostic Clinic
Autism Diagnostic Clinic providing early diagnosis and intervention for children with ASD. Diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and referrals.
Source: https://www.nnhidaho.com/our-services/autism-diagnostic-clinic/
Murphy · multi-county
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center — Owyhee County Referral
Owyhee County is one of the largest counties by area in the continental US with one of Idaho's smallest populations. The county seat is Murphy (pop. ~100). Most healthcare services, including autism evaluations, require travel to Boise (~60+ min, depending on location) or Nampa.
Owyhee County is vast and sparsely populated. Nampa (~1 hr from most areas) and Boise are the nearest evaluation centers. Caldwell and Nampa Canyon County providers also serve this region.
Emmett · multi-county
St. Luke's Children's — Boise (Gem County Referral)
Gem County families typically access autism evaluations at St. Luke's Children's Hospital in Boise (~45 min). The Treasure Valley location makes Boise and Nampa providers the most practical options for Emmett-area families.
No dedicated autism diagnostic clinic in Gem County. Boise (45 min) and Nampa (30 min) are the closest options.
Idaho City · multi-county
St. Luke's Children's Hospital — Boise (Boise County Families)
Boise County (county seat: Idaho City) is a small mountainous county ~45 minutes northeast of Boise. Families access full autism evaluations at St. Luke's Children's Hospital in Boise, Idaho's premier pediatric program. The drive is manageable for most families in good weather.
Mountain road from Idaho City to Boise can be affected by winter conditions. Telehealth initial consultations help avoid unnecessary trips.
Boise · multi-county
St. Luke's Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Autism and developmental evaluations at St. Luke's Children's Hospital, the dominant pediatric program in Idaho. Multi-disciplinary team serving Ada County and the broader Treasure Valley region.
Idaho's largest pediatric program. Expect waitlists — ask about telehealth options for rural families.
Nampa · multi-county
St. Luke's Nampa — Developmental Pediatrics
St. Luke's outpatient pediatric clinic in Nampa offers developmental evaluations for Canyon County families, closely linked to the main Children's Hospital program in Boise. Part of the same multi-disciplinary team.
Closer option for Canyon County families than the main Boise campus. Same waitlist system.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Boise · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southwest Idaho
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program for children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and services including speech, OT, and developmental support for families in Ada County and surrounding Treasure Valley communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Ask your pediatrician for a referral or self-refer by calling the regional office.
Idaho City · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southwest Idaho (Boise County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Boise County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Boise County shares the southwest Idaho regional office with Ada and Canyon counties.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home service delivery. Boise County is mountainous — providers may travel from Boise.
Mountain Home · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southwest Idaho (Elmore County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Elmore County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Military families at Mountain Home AFB are eligible regardless of TRICARE status.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Military families eligible regardless of insurance status. In-home service delivery.
Emmett · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southwest Idaho (Gem County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Gem County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Same regional office as Ada and Canyon counties.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Services delivered in your home in Gem County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Boise
Autism Behavior Services Inc — Boise
1:1 ABA therapy for children in Boise and surrounding areas. In-home, school, community, and telehealth services.
Source: https://autismbehaviorservices.com/offices/boise-office/
Boise · multi-county
Caravel Autism Health — Boise
Diagnostic evaluations and personalized ABA therapy for children 12+ months in Boise, Ada County. BCBA-supervised with Medicaid and insurance accepted.
Source: https://caravelautism.com/autism-center/boise/
Nampa · multi-county
Centria Autism — Nampa
Centria Autism offers center-based and in-home ABA therapy in the Nampa area. BCBA and RBT-staffed. Works with Idaho Medicaid and private insurance.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Centria can assist with prior authorization.
Nampa · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Nampa
Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy in Nampa for children with autism. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT services available on-site. Accepts Idaho Medicaid and major commercial insurance.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Hopebridge accepts most major plans.
Meridian · multi-county
Opal Autism Centers — Meridian
Personalized autism services in Treasure Valley with diagnostic evaluations, home-based therapy, and school collaboration with West Ada District.
Source: https://opalautism.com/contact/meridian-idaho/
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Nampa · multi-county
Therapy Works — Nampa
Outpatient speech-language pathology serving Canyon County children, including autism-specific language delays, AAC, and pragmatic language. Pediatric-focused clinic.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Nampa · multi-county
Developing Minds Therapy — Nampa
Pediatric OT clinic in Nampa offering sensory integration therapy, fine motor, and self-care skill building for autistic children. Uses a sensory gym and DIR/Floortime alongside traditional OT.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Boise · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
Idaho's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Idaho families statewide. Knows Idaho's special education regulations inside out.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Idaho.
Emmett · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides statewide IEP advocacy and parent training, including Gem County school districts. Free phone and virtual consultations.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting in Gem County school districts.
Mountain Home · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL serves Elmore County families with free IEP advocacy. Mountain Home School District and AFB-area schools — IPUL can help military families navigate special education continuity across moves and local district processes.
FREE. Military families moving to Mountain Home AFB: IPUL can help with IEP transfer and continuity of services.
Idaho City · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Boise County School District families. Phone and virtual consultations are convenient for Idaho City area families who would otherwise need to travel to Boise.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Idaho City is a small historic gold rush town — IPUL understands small rural school district dynamics.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Ada County.
School & special education
- Boise School District — Special Education
Boise School District is the largest district in Ada County.
Services & benefits
- Idaho IDHW — Ada County DD Services
Contact Idaho IDHW's Ada County/Boise office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Idaho IDHW — Ada County DD Services
Contact Idaho IDHW's Ada County/Boise office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Idaho IDHW — Ada County DD Services
Contact Idaho IDHW's Ada County/Boise office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Ada 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.
Communities served
Cities in Ada County
Serving families across Ada County including Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Garden City, Eagle, Star, Kuna, Middleton and Hidden Springs and more.
See all Idaho resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Idaho.
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