County resource guide
Jefferson County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Jefferson County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
18 listedDiagnostic 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.
Rigby · multi-county
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Specialty (Jefferson Referral)
Jefferson County families access autism evaluations at EIRMC in Idaho Falls (~20 min from Rigby). EIRMC is the regional pediatric referral center for southeastern Idaho. Ask your primary care provider for a referral to the developmental pediatrics team.
Idaho Falls (20 min) is the nearest evaluation hub. LDS-majority community — IPUL and EIRMC both understand the local family context.
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.
Blackfoot · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Eastern Idaho (Bingham County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covering Bingham County. Free developmental evaluations and in-home services for children birth to age 3 with autism or developmental delays.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Services delivered in your home. Bingham County shares eastern Idaho regional office with Bonneville.
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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Idaho Falls · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Idaho Falls
Hopebridge's Idaho Falls center provides center-based ABA therapy for autistic children. BCBA-supervised with on-site speech and OT services. Idaho Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Hopebridge accepts most major commercial plans.
Blackfoot · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Idaho Falls (Bingham Families)
Bingham County families access center-based ABA therapy at Hopebridge's Idaho Falls location (~20 min from Blackfoot). BCBA-supervised therapy with Idaho Medicaid and major commercial insurance accepted.
Idaho Falls is the nearest ABA center. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Rigby · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Idaho Falls (Jefferson Families)
Jefferson County families access center-based ABA therapy at Hopebridge's Idaho Falls location. The short drive from Rigby makes this a practical option. Idaho Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Idaho Falls (20 min from Rigby) is the nearest ABA center. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA.
Rexburg · multi-county
Idaho Behavioral Health — ABA for Madison County
Madison County families access ABA therapy primarily from Idaho Falls-based providers (~30 min from Rexburg). Telehealth ABA parent coaching is also available for families who cannot make the trip regularly. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA.
Idaho Falls has multiple ABA providers including Hopebridge. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. BYU-Idaho families: insurance coverage varies — verify ABA benefits before starting.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Idaho Falls · multi-county
East Idaho Pediatric Therapy — Idaho Falls
Pediatric speech-language therapy in Idaho Falls serving Bonneville County and eastern Idaho. Autism communication, AAC, and feeding therapy available.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Idaho Falls · multi-county
Therapy Plus — Idaho Falls
Pediatric occupational therapy in Idaho Falls. Sensory processing, fine motor skills, and daily living skills for autistic children. Accepts most major insurance and Idaho Medicaid.
Eastern Idaho has limited specialists — contact early and ask about home-visit options for rural families.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Blackfoot · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Eastern Idaho
Parent support, resource navigation, and community connections for autism families in Bingham County through the Autism Society of Idaho's eastern Idaho network. Idaho Falls events are accessible from Blackfoot.
Idaho Falls-area events and resources are most accessible from Blackfoot. Contact Autism Society of Idaho for current meeting schedule.
Rigby · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Eastern Idaho Network
Jefferson County families connect with autism community through the Autism Society of Idaho's eastern Idaho network. Idaho Falls events and resources are accessible from Rigby (~20 min).
Idaho Falls events are accessible from Rigby. Contact Autism Society of Idaho for current meeting schedule.
Rexburg · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Eastern Idaho Network
Madison County families connect with autism community through the Autism Society of Idaho's eastern Idaho network. Idaho Falls events and peer support are accessible from Rexburg (~30 min).
Idaho Falls events are accessible from Rexburg. Large LDS community — local faith communities may also have disability support networks.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Rigby · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy and parent training for Jefferson County families including Jefferson School District 251. Phone and virtual consultations available — particularly important for the county's rural farming families.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Jefferson County is LDS-majority and rural — IPUL understands the local school district context.
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.
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