County resource guide
Gem County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gem County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Emmett · multi-county
St. Luke's Children's — Boise (Gem County Referral)
Gem County families typically access autism evaluations at St. Luke's Children's Hospital in Boise (~45 min). The Treasure Valley location makes Boise and Nampa providers the most practical options for Emmett-area families.
No dedicated autism diagnostic clinic in Gem County. Boise (45 min) and Nampa (30 min) are the closest options.
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.
Nampa · multi-county
St. Luke's Nampa — Developmental Pediatrics
St. Luke's outpatient pediatric clinic in Nampa offers developmental evaluations for Canyon County families, closely linked to the main Children's Hospital program in Boise. Part of the same multi-disciplinary team.
Closer option for Canyon County families than the main Boise campus. Same waitlist system.
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.
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.
Boise · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Boise
Center-based ABA therapy in the Boise metro. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance under Idaho's ABA insurance mandate.
Idaho requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Emmett · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Treasure Valley (Gem County Families)
Gem County families access ABA therapy from Boise/Nampa-based providers. In-home ABA services can reach Emmett, and some providers offer community-based sessions. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA therapy. In-home services can reduce travel burden for Gem County families.
Nampa · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Nampa
Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy in Nampa for children with autism. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT services available on-site. Accepts Idaho Medicaid and major commercial insurance.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Hopebridge accepts most major plans.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Nampa · multi-county
Therapy Works — Nampa
Outpatient speech-language pathology serving Canyon County children, including autism-specific language delays, AAC, and pragmatic language. Pediatric-focused clinic.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Nampa · multi-county
Developing Minds Therapy — Nampa
Pediatric OT clinic in Nampa offering sensory integration therapy, fine motor, and self-care skill building for autistic children. Uses a sensory gym and DIR/Floortime alongside traditional OT.
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.
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.
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