County resource guide

Caribou County, Idaho

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Caribou County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

11 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Soda Springs

Caribou Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Referrals

Caribou Memorial Hospital in Soda Springs provides general healthcare for this southeast Idaho county known for its geyser and phosphate mining industry. Autism evaluations require travel to Pocatello (Bannock County, ~1 hr) or Idaho Falls (~1.5 hrs). The hospital coordinates referrals.

Ages 0–18(208) 547-3341

Pocatello (~1 hr) is the nearest major evaluation hub. Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello handles pediatric specialty referrals.

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.

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.

Paris · multi-county

Infant Toddler Program — Southeast Idaho (Bear Lake County)

Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Bear Lake County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. The remote southeast Idaho location means itinerant providers may travel from Pocatello — early referral is essential.

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

FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery. Cross-border families: Idaho ITP covers Idaho-resident children regardless of where they receive medical care.

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.

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

FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery. Southeast Idaho regional office covers Caribou County.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

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.

Ages 2–18

Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Pocatello is the nearest ABA hub (~1 hr). Telehealth supplements in-person visits.

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.

Ages 3–21(208) 282-2426

University clinic — services provided by supervised graduate students. Often more accessible than private clinics.

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.

Soda Springs

Autism Society of Idaho — Southeast Idaho Network

Caribou County families access Autism Society of Idaho's statewide network. Pocatello events (~1 hr) are the nearest in-person option. The phosphate mining community in Soda Springs has limited local autism-specific resources.

Ages All ages

Pocatello events are accessible from Soda Springs (~1 hr). Contact Autism Society of Idaho for current schedule.

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Paris · multi-county

Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)

IPUL covers Bear Lake County with free IEP advocacy. Phone and virtual consultations are critical for this remote corner of Idaho, where families may use Utah providers but attend Idaho schools.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(208) 342-5884

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Cross-border families: IPUL advises on Idaho school rights even if medical providers are in Utah.

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(208) 342-5884

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual and phone support primary for Soda Springs families.

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