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