County resource guide
Gooding County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gooding County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
28 listedDiagnostic 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.
Gooding · multi-county
North Canyon Medical Center — Gooding County
North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding provides general healthcare for this south-central Idaho county near the Snake River Plain. Autism evaluations require travel to Twin Falls (St. Luke's Magic Valley, ~25 min east) — the Magic Valley is the regional specialist hub.
Twin Falls (~25 min east) is the nearest evaluation hub. St. Luke's Magic Valley handles most specialist referrals for Gooding County families.
Shoshone · multi-county
North Canyon Medical Center — Lincoln County Referral
Lincoln County (county seat: Shoshone, not to be confused with Shoshone County) is a small south-central Idaho county. Families access autism evaluations at St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls (~30 min west). Gooding's North Canyon Medical Center (~10 min) is a closer referral point.
Twin Falls (~30 min west) is the nearest full-service evaluation center. Shoshone (Lincoln County seat) is distinct from Shoshone County in northern Idaho.
Fairfield · multi-county
St. Luke's Magic Valley — Camas County Referral Hub
Camas County is one of Idaho's smallest counties by population (~1,100 residents). Families in Fairfield access autism evaluations at St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls (~1 hr) or Gooding area providers. The Wood River Valley (Blaine County, St. Luke's Wood River) is also accessible.
Twin Falls (~1 hr) is the nearest evaluation hub. Camas County has fewer than 1,200 residents — very limited local services.
Jerome · multi-county
St. Luke's Magic Valley — Jerome County Referral
Jerome County families access autism evaluations at St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls (~15 min drive). The Magic Valley campus serves as the regional diagnostic hub for Jerome and surrounding counties.
Twin Falls (15 min) is the closest full-service diagnostic option. Call St. Luke's Magic Valley directly.
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.
Fairfield · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — South-Central Idaho (Camas County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Camas County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Camas County's tiny population means itinerant providers travel from Twin Falls or the Wood River Valley.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Very small county — itinerant providers travel to Fairfield for in-home services.
Gooding · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — South-Central Idaho (Gooding County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Gooding County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Gooding County's agricultural Magic Valley setting means providers may travel from Twin Falls.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery. South-central Idaho regional office covers Gooding County.
Jerome · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — South-Central Idaho (Jerome)
Idaho's Infant Toddler Program covers Jerome County. Free early intervention services for children under 3 with developmental concerns or autism diagnosis, provided in-home.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
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.
Jerome · multi-county
Idaho Behavioral Health — Magic Valley ABA
ABA therapy accessible to Jerome County families, primarily through Twin Falls-based providers (15 min drive) or in-home services. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA therapy statewide.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Jerome County families have good access to Twin Falls ABA providers.
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.
Gooding · multi-county
Magic Valley ABA — Twin Falls (Gooding County Families)
Gooding County families access ABA therapy from Twin Falls-based providers (~25 min). The short drive makes Twin Falls ABA centers practical for daily therapy. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Twin Falls has the nearest ABA centers for Gooding County (~25 min). Idaho Medicaid covers ABA.
Shoshone · multi-county
Magic Valley ABA — Twin Falls (Lincoln County Families)
Lincoln County families access ABA therapy from Twin Falls-based providers (~30 min). The relatively short drive makes Magic Valley ABA centers accessible for regular therapy. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Twin Falls (~30 min) is the nearest ABA hub. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Twin Falls · multi-county
Magic Valley Speech and Language Pathology
Pediatric speech-language therapy serving the Twin Falls metro area and surrounding Magic Valley communities. Autism-related language delays, AAC, and social communication.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Jerome · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Magic Valley
The Magic Valley chapter serves Jerome County families as part of its broader regional footprint. Parent support, resource navigation, and community events accessible from Jerome.
Twin Falls · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Magic Valley Chapter
Local chapter of the Autism Society of Idaho serving the Twin Falls area. Parent support groups, family events, and resource referrals for Magic Valley families.
Gooding · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Magic Valley Network
Gooding County families connect with autism support through the Autism Society of Idaho's Magic Valley network. Twin Falls events (~25 min) are readily accessible for Gooding County families.
Twin Falls events are accessible from Gooding (~25 min). Contact Autism Society of Idaho for current Magic Valley meeting schedule.
Shoshone · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Magic Valley Network
Lincoln County families connect with autism support through the Autism Society of Idaho's Magic Valley network. Twin Falls events (~30 min west) are accessible for Shoshone-area families.
Twin Falls events are accessible from Shoshone (~30 min). Contact Autism Society of Idaho for current Magic Valley schedule.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Jerome · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL serves Jerome County families through phone and virtual IEP advocacy. Free support for navigating Jerome School District special education processes.
FREE. Federally funded PTI center for Idaho.
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.
Fairfield · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Camas County School District families. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary access mode for this tiny county with one of Idaho's smallest school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Camas County School District is one of Idaho's smallest — IPUL can help families understand their rights in small rural districts.
Gooding · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Gooding County school district families. Phone and virtual consultations are available. Gooding has a large agricultural and dairy-farming community — IPUL understands rural Magic Valley school district dynamics.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual consultations primary for Gooding County families.
Shoshone · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Lincoln County school district families in Shoshone (Lincoln County). Phone and virtual consultations are the primary access mode for this small agricultural community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Note: Lincoln County's seat is Shoshone, not Shoshone County — a common source of confusion. IPUL knows both areas.
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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