County resource guide
Elmore County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Elmore County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Boise · multi-county
St. Luke's Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Autism and developmental evaluations at St. Luke's Children's Hospital, the dominant pediatric program in Idaho. Multi-disciplinary team serving Ada County and the broader Treasure Valley region.
Idaho's largest pediatric program. Expect waitlists — ask about telehealth options for rural families.
Mountain Home
St. Luke's Elmore — Pediatric Referrals
St. Luke's Elmore in Mountain Home provides pediatric care for Elmore County including the Mountain Home Air Force Base community. Full autism diagnostic evaluations are referred to Boise (~45 min). Military families should also explore Tricare-covered evaluations through TRICARE providers in the Boise area.
Military families: TRICARE covers autism evaluations and ABA therapy. Boise providers are accessible (~45 min). Ask for developmental pediatrics referral.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Boise · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southwest Idaho
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program for children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and services including speech, OT, and developmental support for families in Ada County and surrounding Treasure Valley communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Ask your pediatrician for a referral or self-refer by calling the regional office.
Mountain Home · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southwest Idaho (Elmore County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Elmore County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Military families at Mountain Home AFB are eligible regardless of TRICARE status.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Military families eligible regardless of insurance status. In-home service delivery.
Emmett · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southwest Idaho (Gem County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Gem County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Same regional office as Ada and Canyon counties.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Services delivered in your home in Gem County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Mountain Home · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Boise (Elmore County Families)
Elmore County families typically access ABA therapy from Boise-based providers (~45 min). Some in-home ABA providers serve Mountain Home. Military families with TRICARE have covered ABA access through TRICARE-contracted providers.
TRICARE covers ABA for military families. Idaho Medicaid also covers ABA. Boise is the nearest major ABA hub.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Boise · multi-county
Autism Society of the Treasure Valley
Boise metro autism organization. Support groups, resource navigation, and family events across Ada and Canyon counties.
Mountain Home · multi-county
Autism Society of the Treasure Valley (Elmore County)
Elmore County families have reasonable access to Boise's Autism Society of the Treasure Valley events (~45 min). Parent support groups, resource navigation, and family events serve the broader Treasure Valley including Mountain Home.
Boise events are accessible from Mountain Home (~45 min). Military families may also find peer support through AFB family support programs.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Boise · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
Idaho's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Idaho families statewide. Knows Idaho's special education regulations inside out.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Idaho.
Emmett · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides statewide IEP advocacy and parent training, including Gem County school districts. Free phone and virtual consultations.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting in Gem County school districts.
Mountain Home · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL serves Elmore County families with free IEP advocacy. Mountain Home School District and AFB-area schools — IPUL can help military families navigate special education continuity across moves and local district processes.
FREE. Military families moving to Mountain Home AFB: IPUL can help with IEP transfer and continuity of services.
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