County resource guide
Boise County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Boise County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Idaho City · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Boise (Boise County Families)
Boise County families access ABA therapy from Boise-based providers (~45 min from Idaho City). Some in-home ABA providers can reach Boise County communities. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. In-home ABA providers in Boise may serve Boise County — ask about service area coverage.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Idaho City · multi-county
Autism Society of the Treasure Valley (Boise County Families)
Boise County families have reasonable access to Boise's Autism Society of the Treasure Valley events and support groups (~45 min drive). Parent support, resource navigation, and family connections serve the broader Boise metro area including nearby Boise County.
Boise events are accessible from Idaho City (~45 min). Mountain road conditions can affect winter travel.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Idaho.
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