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 listed

Diagnostic 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.

Ages 0–18(208) 785-4100

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.

Ages 0–18(208) 529-6111

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.

Ages 0–18(208) 239-1000

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(208) 334-5523

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(208) 334-5523

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(208) 334-5523

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(208) 334-5523

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.

Ages 2–12(208) 522-8800

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.

Ages 2–12(208) 522-8800

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.

Ages 2–12(208) 522-8800

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.

Ages 0–18(208) 529-0800

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.

Ages 0–18(208) 525-9292

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.

Ages All ages(208) 239-1000

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.

Ages All ages

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).

Ages All ages

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).

Ages All ages

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.

Ages All ages

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(208) 342-5884

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(208) 342-5884

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual and phone support primary for rural Power County.

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