County resource guide
Autism Resources in Fremont County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Fremont County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers23 providers in Fremont County
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0 providers in Fremont County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Idaho Falls · multi-county
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Specialty
EIRMC is the regional referral center for autism evaluations in eastern Idaho. Pediatric specialists and developmental screening serve Bonneville County and a wide rural catchment including Bingham, Butte, and Clark counties.
Primary diagnostic hub for eastern Idaho. Rural families travel significant distances — call early to join waitlist.
St. Anthony · multi-county
Madison Memorial Hospital — Fremont County Referral
Fremont County families in St. Anthony access pediatric specialty care primarily through Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg (~20 min south) or EIRMC in Idaho Falls (~45 min). The Teton Range separates Fremont from Wyoming but Idaho Falls is the practical evaluation hub.
Rexburg (~20 min) and Idaho Falls (~45 min) are the nearest evaluation hubs for Fremont County families.
Rexburg · multi-county
Madison Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg provides pediatric care and coordinates referrals for autism evaluations. Most families travel to Idaho Falls (EIRMC, ~30 min) for full developmental assessments. Rexburg's large BYU-Idaho student population means high demand for pediatric services — call early.
EIRMC in Idaho Falls (~30 min) is the regional evaluation hub. Rexburg has a large young/student population — waitlists can be significant.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Idaho Falls · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Eastern Idaho
Idaho's IDEA Part C program for eastern Idaho. Free evaluations and early intervention services for children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities, including autism spectrum.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Large rural catchment — self-refer immediately if concerned.
St. Anthony · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Eastern Idaho (Fremont County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Fremont County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. The eastern Idaho regional office serves Fremont County from Idaho Falls.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery in Fremont County. Eastern Idaho regional office coordinates services.
Rigby · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Eastern Idaho (Jefferson County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covering Jefferson County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children birth to age 3. The rural farming community means early referral is important.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home service delivery in Jefferson County.
Rexburg · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Eastern Idaho (Madison County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Madison County. Free evaluations and in-home early intervention services for children under 3. Rexburg's large young-family population means good familiarity with early intervention services.
FREE under IDEA Part C. BYU-Idaho area has a high concentration of young families — start referral process early as demand is high.
Driggs · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Eastern Idaho (Teton County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Teton County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Teton County's growing resort community means increasing demand — start referral early.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery. Eastern Idaho regional office serves Teton County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
St. Anthony · multi-county
Hopebridge — Idaho Falls (Fremont County Families)
Fremont County families access center-based ABA therapy from Idaho Falls-based providers (~45 min from St. Anthony). Hopebridge's Idaho Falls location is BCBA-supervised with Idaho Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Idaho Falls (~45 min) is the nearest ABA center. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA.
Respite care
Respite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
~3,000 providers nationwide
ARCH National Respite Locator
A free national database of respite providers searchable by state and locality — home care agencies, community-based organizations and state programs. The single best starting point for finding respite anywhere in the country, and it is the tool state agencies themselves point families toward.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Before you pay out of pocket, check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds — respite is covered by nearly every state waiver, and many families never think to ask.
Most states run one
Your state's Lifespan Respite Care Program
Lifespan Respite Care Programs are federally seeded, state-run programs that help families of any age and any disability find and pay for respite — often including vouchers or subsidies that do not depend on having a Medicaid waiver. Most states have one, they are chronically under-used, and they are rarely mentioned by anyone else in the system.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Search for "[your state] Lifespan Respite" or use the ARCH directory. Ask specifically about voucher or subsidy programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Rexburg · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Madison County families including Madison School District 321. Phone and virtual consultations are available — particularly useful for BYU-Idaho student families navigating services for the first time.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Madison County has a high proportion of young families — IPUL can help first-time IEP navigators.
St. Anthony · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Fremont County school district families. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary access mode. St. Anthony is a small agricultural community — IPUL understands rural Idaho school district dynamics.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual consultations primary for Fremont County families.
Activities, clubs & recreation
Clubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
200+ locations nationwide
ACEing Autism
Weekly Saturday tennis clinics built specifically for autistic children aged 5 to 18, run by volunteers at more than 200 locations across the country, serving over 7,000 players. Sessions run in six-week blocks of an hour. This is the clearest example of the interest-based model working: the sport supplies the structure, the turn-taking and the reason to be there, so the social side happens sideways rather than being the task.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location — around $120 for a six-week session at some sites, with scholarships available. Use the map on their site to find your nearest program, schedule and local contact.
~4,000 camps nationwide
American Camp Association — camp finder
A free searchable directory of close to 4,000 summer camps that can be filtered for camps serving autistic campers, by distance, session length, activities and cost. The best single starting point for finding a day or overnight camp anywhere in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Registration for specialized camps typically opens December–February and popular overnight camps fill within days. Start the funding conversation in autumn.
Nationwide — find your local chapter
Best Buddies
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus employment, leadership and inclusive living programs. Over 4,000 chapters across all 50 states, serving school-age through adult. If what your family wants is a friend rather than an activity, this is the most direct answer in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89BUDDY, to locate your nearest chapter.
Local affiliates across most of the country
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Day and overnight camps run through local Easterseals affiliates, several of them autism-specific, with weekend respite and family camp sessions as well. Many affiliates operate sliding-scale fees, and several camps serve adults alongside children.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between affiliates — check what your nearest one actually runs rather than assuming the national description applies.
Week-long camps hosted nationwide
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle, using adapted roller bikes over a week-long camp that gradually transfers balance to the rider. Learning to ride a bike is a milestone a lot of autistic children are quietly written off for, and this is the program that most reliably delivers it. Camps are hosted by local organizations across the country, so availability is by host town rather than by chapter.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their site for host locations and dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
Local chapters in a number of US cities
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Volunteer-led one-to-one recreation for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities, at no cost to families or carers. The one-to-one model is the point: a volunteer is paired with your child for the session, which makes it workable for people who cannot manage a group setting unsupported.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. Runs through local chapters in a number of US cities rather than everywhere — check whether yours has one.
900+ divisions nationwide
Little League Challenger Division
Baseball for children and adults with a physical or intellectual disability, across more than 900 divisions. The main division serves ages 4–18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in school; the Senior League Challenger Division serves 15 and above with no upper age limit.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the league finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one.
200+ communities
Miracle League
Baseball on purpose-built accessible fields in more than 200 communities. Every player bats and every player scores, so ability differences do not decide the game.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their location list for the nearest field — coverage is good but not universal.
Every state — county-level programs
Special Olympics
Year-round sports training and competition at no cost to the athlete or their family, for children and adults alike. Programs run at county level in every state.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility centers on intellectual disability or a closely related developmental disability. If your child is autistic without an intellectual disability, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after.
Through local clubs and state associations
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, usually with buddy support on the pitch. Run through ordinary local soccer clubs rather than as a separate organization.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Ask your state youth soccer association which local clubs run TOPSoccer — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Fremont 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.
See all Idaho resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Idaho.
Idaho state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Fremont County, Idaho?
We list 11 providers serving Fremont County, covering diagnostic clinics, ABA therapy, advocacy & legal and early intervention (0–3). Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Fremont County accept Medicaid?
1 of the providers we list for Fremont County state that they accept Medicaid, including Hopebridge — Idaho Falls (Fremont County Families). Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Fremont County?
ABA providers serving Fremont County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Fremont County families?
Yes — 2 providers serving Fremont County offer telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Fremont County?
4 providers serving Fremont County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Idaho?
Idaho families can apply to the TEFRA/Katie Beckett, plus state plan HCBS through Children's DD Agencies, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is No waiting list reported, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Fremont County?
If none of the Fremont County providers is the right fit, these Idaho counties currently have the most listed providers: Ada County (25), Gooding County (24), Bonneville County (23), Canyon County (21). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
Nearby counties in Idaho
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Still missing from Fremont County
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