County resource guide
Autism Resources in Cassia County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Cassia County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Cassia County (Burley, Rupert) is in south-central Idaho in the Mini-Cassia area. Cassia Regional Hospital provides medical services. Cassia County Joint School District provides special education. Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) provides free statewide advocacy. Families seeking specialized evaluations travel to Twin Falls or Boise.
Provider directory
Local Providers13 providers in Cassia County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Burley · multi-county
Cassia Regional Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley provides general pediatric care and coordinates referrals to autism specialists. Full diagnostic evaluations typically require travel to Twin Falls (St. Luke's Magic Valley) or Boise.
Autism evaluations referred to St. Luke's Magic Valley (Twin Falls, ~45 min) or Boise. Request referral from your pediatrician.
Rupert · multi-county
Minidoka Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Minidoka Memorial Hospital in Rupert serves this rural Magic Valley agricultural community. Autism evaluations require travel to Twin Falls (St. Luke's Magic Valley, ~35 min) or Boise. The hospital is the first step for referrals and care coordination.
Autism evaluations referred to St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls (~35 min). Request referral from your primary care provider.
Twin Falls · multi-county
St. Luke's Magic Valley — Pediatric Specialty Clinic
St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls is the primary referral center for autism evaluations in south-central Idaho. Developmental pediatricians see children from Twin Falls, Jerome, Cassia, and Blaine counties.
Serves a large rural catchment. Expect waitlists; ask about telehealth pre-evaluation consultations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Twin Falls · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — South-Central Idaho
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program for children under 3 in south-central Idaho. Free evaluations and services provided in the home or community settings in Twin Falls and surrounding counties.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-refer or ask your pediatrician.
Burley · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — South-Central Idaho
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Cassia County. Free evaluations and services delivered in the home for children birth to age 3.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home service delivery — especially important for rural families.
Shoshone · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — South-Central Idaho (Lincoln County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Lincoln County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. The south-central Idaho regional office serves Lincoln County alongside Gooding and Jerome counties.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery. South-central Idaho regional office covers this area.
Rupert · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — South-Central Idaho (Minidoka County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Minidoka County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children birth to age 3 with developmental concerns.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home service delivery in rural Minidoka County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Burley · multi-county
Idaho Behavioral Health — South-Central Idaho (Telehealth)
ABA services and parent coaching via telehealth for rural south-central Idaho families in Cassia and Minidoka counties. In-person services may require travel to Twin Falls. Idaho Medicaid accepted.
Rural area — telehealth ABA parent coaching is often the most accessible option. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA.
Twin Falls · multi-county
Idaho Behavioral Health — Twin Falls
ABA therapy services in Twin Falls for autistic children and teens. BCBA-supervised, center-based sessions. Idaho Medicaid and major commercial insurance accepted.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Rural families may qualify for telehealth coaching.
Rupert · multi-county
Magic Valley ABA — Telehealth for Minidoka County
Minidoka County's rural agricultural setting makes in-person ABA limited. Telehealth ABA parent coaching is often the most accessible option. Some Twin Falls-based ABA providers offer in-home services that can reach Rupert. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA including telehealth. Twin Falls providers (35 min) may offer in-home services for Minidoka County.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Burley · multi-county
South-Central Idaho Speech Therapy
Speech-language services for Cassia County children, including autism communication support. Limited local availability — some families travel to Twin Falls for more intensive services.
Very rural area — limited specialist availability. Twin Falls (45 min) has significantly more providers.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Rupert · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Minidoka County families including Minidoka County School District. Phone and virtual consultations serve this rural Magic Valley community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Strong agricultural community — IPUL can help families navigate services around farming schedules.
Burley · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) — Statewide
IPUL is Idaho's federally funded PTI center. For Cassia County families, phone and virtual consultations provide IEP support and special education advocacy without needing to travel.
FREE. Virtual and phone services are primary delivery mode for rural areas.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Cassia County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Cassia County
Serving families across Cassia County including Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Declo, Malta, Albion, Oakley, Elba, Almo and Conner Creek and more.
See all Idaho resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Idaho.
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