County resource guide
Franklin County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Franklin County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Preston
Franklin County Medical Center — Pediatric Referrals
Franklin County Medical Center in Preston provides healthcare for this Bear River Valley community in southeast Idaho. Logan, UT (~45 min south) is the primary regional hub, often more accessible than Pocatello, ID (~1.5 hrs). Utah-based providers including Logan Regional Hospital commonly serve Franklin County families.
Logan, UT (~45 min south) is often the most practical evaluation hub for Preston families. Cache County, UT has multiple pediatric specialists. Cross-border care is common here.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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.
Preston · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southeast Idaho (Franklin County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Franklin County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Franklin County families may also access Utah early intervention options in Cache County — Idaho ITP covers Idaho-resident children.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Idaho ITP covers Idaho-resident children regardless of where they receive medical care. Cross-border providers in Cache County UT are common.
Malad City · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southeast Idaho (Oneida County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Oneida County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Oneida County's small population means itinerant providers travel from Pocatello.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery. Southeast Idaho regional office serves Oneida County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Preston
ABA Providers — Logan UT (Franklin County Families)
Franklin County families commonly access ABA therapy from Logan, UT-based providers (~45 min south) given geographic proximity. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide; Utah providers require Idaho Medicaid cross-state authorization. Telehealth parent coaching is also available.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Cross-state providers in Logan UT require prior authorization — IPUL can help navigate this process.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Preston
Autism Society of Idaho — Southeast Idaho / Utah Border Network
Franklin County families may connect with both the Autism Society of Idaho and Utah autism support networks in the Cache Valley (Logan). The Bear River Valley community spans both states, and Logan-area autism resources are often equally accessible.
Preston is on the Utah border — Cache Valley autism resources in Logan UT are equally accessible. Check both Autism Society of Idaho and Autism Society of Utah.
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.
Preston · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Franklin County District 91 families in Preston. Phone and virtual consultations are key for this cross-border community. IPUL advises on Idaho school rights even when families use Utah medical providers.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Cross-border families: IPUL focuses on Idaho school rights regardless of where medical care is received.
Malad City · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Oneida County school district families in Malad City. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary access mode for this small southeast Idaho community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Malad City is a small LDS farming community — IPUL understands rural southeast Idaho school district dynamics.
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