County resource guide
Autism Resources in Bannock County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Bannock County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Bannock County (Pocatello) is home to Idaho State University, whose Kasiska Division of Health Sciences contributes to local healthcare training. Portneuf Medical Center provides evaluation services. Pocatello School District provides special education. Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) provides free statewide IEP advocacy.
Provider directory
Local Providers17 providers in Bannock County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Pocatello · multi-county
Portneuf Medical Center — Pediatric Services
Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello is the main hospital serving southeast Idaho. Pediatric providers coordinate referrals for autism evaluations, often to Idaho Falls (Bonneville County) or Boise for full diagnostic workups.
Full diagnostic evaluations typically referred to EIRMC in Idaho Falls or specialists in Boise.
American Falls · multi-county
Portneuf Medical Center — Pocatello (Power County Referral)
Power County families in American Falls typically travel to Pocatello (Bannock County, ~30 min) for most healthcare services. Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello is the nearest referral center for autism evaluations. Power County has no dedicated pediatric specialty services locally.
Pocatello (~30 min) is the primary resource hub for Power County. Ask for developmental pediatrics referral at Portneuf Medical Center.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Pocatello · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southeast Idaho
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Bannock County and southeast Idaho. Free evaluations and in-home or community-based services for children under 3.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-refer or ask your pediatrician.
Soda Springs · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southeast Idaho (Caribou County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Caribou County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. The southeast Idaho rural setting means limited local EI providers — early referral is important.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery. Southeast Idaho regional office covers Caribou County.
Malad City · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southeast Idaho (Oneida County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Oneida County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Oneida County's small population means itinerant providers travel from Pocatello.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery. Southeast Idaho regional office serves Oneida County.
American Falls · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southeast Idaho (Power County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Power County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Power County's small population and rural character mean limited local EI providers — early referral is critical.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery. Pocatello/Bannock County is the nearest regional service hub.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Malad City · multi-county
ABA Providers — Pocatello (Oneida County Families)
Oneida County families access ABA therapy from Pocatello-based providers (~1 hr from Malad City). Telehealth ABA parent coaching is also available. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Pocatello is the nearest ABA hub for Oneida County families (~1 hr).
Soda Springs · multi-county
ABA Providers — Pocatello / Bannock (Caribou County Families)
Caribou County families access ABA therapy from Pocatello-based providers (~1 hr from Soda Springs). Telehealth ABA parent coaching is also available and may be more practical for many families. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Pocatello is the nearest ABA hub (~1 hr). Telehealth supplements in-person visits.
American Falls · multi-county
ABA Providers — Pocatello/Bannock (Power County Families)
Power County families access ABA therapy from Pocatello-based providers (~30 min from American Falls). Telehealth ABA parent coaching is also available. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Pocatello is the nearest ABA hub for Power County. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Very rural — telehealth parent coaching supplements in-person therapy.
Pocatello · multi-county
Idaho State University — Autism Spectrum Program
ISU's autism and behavior analysis program provides supervised ABA therapy and assessment services in Pocatello. University training clinics often have shorter waitlists and reduced-cost options.
University clinic — services provided by supervised graduate students. Often more accessible than private clinics.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Pocatello · multi-county
ISU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Idaho State University's clinic offers affordable speech-language evaluations and therapy for the Pocatello community. Autism-related communication, AAC, and language services available.
University clinic — reduced-cost services. Supervised by licensed SLPs.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Pocatello · multi-county
Behavioral Health Services — Southeast Idaho
Community mental health services in Pocatello addressing co-occurring anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges in autistic youth and adults. Accepts Idaho Medicaid.
Idaho Medicaid accepted. Rural telehealth sessions may be available.
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.
Blackfoot · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
Idaho's federally funded PTI center provides free IEP advocacy and parent training for Bingham County school districts including Blackfoot School District. Phone and virtual consultations available statewide.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute. Bingham County has a large LDS farming community — IPUL knows local district dynamics.
American Falls · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Power County families including American Falls School District. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary service delivery mode for this rural county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual and phone support primary for rural Power County.
Soda Springs · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Caribou County District 422 families in Soda Springs. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary access mode for this rural southeast Idaho community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual and phone support primary for Soda Springs families.
Malad City · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Oneida County school district families in Malad City. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary access mode for this small southeast Idaho community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Malad City is a small LDS farming community — IPUL understands rural southeast Idaho school district dynamics.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Bannock County.
School & special education
- Pocatello-Chubbuck School District — Special Education
Pocatello-Chubbuck SD 25 serves Bannock County's largest cities.
Services & benefits
- Idaho IDHW — Bannock County DD Services
Contact Idaho IDHW's Bannock County/Pocatello office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Idaho IDHW — Bannock County DD Services
Contact Idaho IDHW's Bannock County/Pocatello office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Idaho IDHW — Bannock County DD Services
Contact Idaho IDHW's Bannock County/Pocatello office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Bannock 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 Bannock County
Serving families across Bannock County including Pocatello, Chubbuck, Inkom, Lava Hot Springs, Downey, McCammon, Arimo, Swanlake, Mink Creek and Oxford and more.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Idaho.
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