County resource guide
Bingham County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Bingham County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
19 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Blackfoot
Bingham Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot provides general pediatric care and coordinates referrals for autism evaluations. Most Bingham County families travel to Idaho Falls (EIRMC, ~20 min) for full developmental assessments. Ask your pediatrician for a referral as the first step.
Full autism diagnostic evaluations typically at EIRMC in Idaho Falls (~20 min). Request referral from your primary care provider.
Idaho Falls · multi-county
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Specialty
EIRMC is the regional referral center for autism evaluations in eastern Idaho. Pediatric specialists and developmental screening serve Bonneville County and a wide rural catchment including Bingham, Butte, and Clark counties.
Primary diagnostic hub for eastern Idaho. Rural families travel significant distances — call early to join waitlist.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Idaho Falls · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Eastern Idaho
Idaho's IDEA Part C program for eastern Idaho. Free evaluations and early intervention services for children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities, including autism spectrum.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Large rural catchment — self-refer immediately if concerned.
Blackfoot · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Eastern Idaho (Bingham County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covering Bingham County. Free developmental evaluations and in-home services for children birth to age 3 with autism or developmental delays.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Services delivered in your home. Bingham County shares eastern Idaho regional office with Bonneville.
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.
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.
Idaho Falls · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Idaho Falls
Hopebridge's Idaho Falls center provides center-based ABA therapy for autistic children. BCBA-supervised with on-site speech and OT services. Idaho Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Hopebridge accepts most major commercial plans.
Blackfoot · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Idaho Falls (Bingham Families)
Bingham County families access center-based ABA therapy at Hopebridge's Idaho Falls location (~20 min from Blackfoot). BCBA-supervised therapy with Idaho Medicaid and major commercial insurance accepted.
Idaho Falls is the nearest ABA center. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Rigby · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Idaho Falls (Jefferson Families)
Jefferson County families access center-based ABA therapy at Hopebridge's Idaho Falls location. The short drive from Rigby makes this a practical option. Idaho Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Idaho Falls (20 min from Rigby) is the nearest ABA center. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Idaho Falls · multi-county
East Idaho Pediatric Therapy — Idaho Falls
Pediatric speech-language therapy in Idaho Falls serving Bonneville County and eastern Idaho. Autism communication, AAC, and feeding therapy available.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Idaho Falls · multi-county
Therapy Plus — Idaho Falls
Pediatric occupational therapy in Idaho Falls. Sensory processing, fine motor skills, and daily living skills for autistic children. Accepts most major insurance and Idaho Medicaid.
Eastern Idaho has limited specialists — contact early and ask about home-visit options for rural families.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Blackfoot · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Eastern Idaho
Parent support, resource navigation, and community connections for autism families in Bingham County through the Autism Society of Idaho's eastern Idaho network. Idaho Falls events are accessible from Blackfoot.
Idaho Falls-area events and resources are most accessible from Blackfoot. Contact Autism Society of Idaho for current meeting schedule.
Rigby · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Eastern Idaho Network
Jefferson County families connect with autism community through the Autism Society of Idaho's eastern Idaho network. Idaho Falls events and resources are accessible from Rigby (~20 min).
Idaho Falls events are accessible from Rigby. Contact Autism Society of Idaho for current meeting schedule.
Rexburg · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Eastern Idaho Network
Madison County families connect with autism community through the Autism Society of Idaho's eastern Idaho network. Idaho Falls events and peer support are accessible from Rexburg (~30 min).
Idaho Falls events are accessible from Rexburg. Large LDS community — local faith communities may also have disability support networks.
American Falls · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Southeast Idaho
Power County families can access Autism Society of Idaho resources and connect with Pocatello-area parent networks. The very small county population means most organized support is found in adjacent Bannock County.
Pocatello events are accessible from American Falls (~30 min). Contact Autism Society of Idaho for current schedule.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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.
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