County resource guide
Autism Resources in Kootenai County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kootenai County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls) is north Idaho's largest county, part of the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene metro. Families access Spokane, Washington providers including Providence Sacred Heart for specialized evaluations. Coeur d'Alene school district provides special education. Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Idaho's Infant Toddler Program serves young children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers13 providers in Kootenai County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Coeur d'Alene · multi-county
Kootenai Health — Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Kootenai Health's pediatric specialists in Coeur d'Alene provide developmental assessments for North Idaho families. The closest major hospital system for autism evaluations in the Panhandle region.
North Idaho families also frequently cross the border to access Spokane, WA specialists (Sacred Heart Children's Hospital, MultiCare).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Sandpoint · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — North Idaho (Bonner County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Bonner County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. The Panhandle Health District and north Idaho ITP office coordinate services for Sandpoint area families.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home service delivery. Panhandle Health District also provides public health support for early childhood.
St. Maries · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — North Idaho Panhandle (Benewah County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Benewah County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. The north Idaho panhandle regional office coordinates services for St. Maries area families.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home service delivery in Benewah County. North Idaho panhandle regional office serves this area.
Wallace · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — North Idaho Panhandle (Shoshone County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Shoshone County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. The mountainous terrain and scattered population can affect service delivery — early referral is important.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home service delivery. North Idaho panhandle regional office coordinates services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Coeur d'Alene · multi-county
Centria Autism — Coeur d'Alene
Centria Autism provides center-based and in-home ABA therapy in Coeur d'Alene. Serving Kootenai County and surrounding North Idaho communities. Idaho Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Telehealth available for rural Panhandle families.
St. Maries · multi-county
Centria Autism — Coeur d'Alene / Telehealth (Benewah Families)
Benewah County families access ABA therapy from Coeur d'Alene-based providers (~1 hr) or through telehealth ABA parent coaching. Centria Autism serves the north Idaho panhandle region. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Coeur d'Alene (1 hr) has the nearest in-person ABA centers.
Wallace · multi-county
Centria Autism — Coeur d'Alene/Spokane (Shoshone Families)
Shoshone County families access ABA therapy from Coeur d'Alene or Spokane, WA-based providers. Centria Autism and other Spokane-area providers serve the north Idaho panhandle. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA; Washington providers may require Idaho Medicaid cross-state authorization.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Cross-state providers in Spokane may require prior authorization — IPUL can help navigate this.
Coeur d'Alene · multi-county
Life Skills Center of Idaho — Coeur d'Alene
Behavior analysis and skill-building programs for autistic individuals in North Idaho. Serves school-age children through adults. Idaho Medicaid accepted.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Coeur d'Alene · multi-county
North Idaho Speech and Language
Speech-language therapy for children in the Coeur d'Alene area. Specializes in autism-related language delays, AAC device training, and social communication. Many North Idaho families also access Spokane-area providers.
Spokane, WA (30 min away) has significantly more specialists — families may choose to cross state lines for access.
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.
Wallace · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL covers Shoshone County with free IEP advocacy and parent training. The county's historic mining community and rural character mean families may benefit from IPUL's help navigating Kellogg and Wallace school district special education processes.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual support available for remote panhandle communities.
St. Maries · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Benewah County families including St. Maries School District. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary delivery mode for this rural panhandle community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual support primary for rural panhandle communities.
Coeur d'Alene · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) — North Idaho Outreach
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy and training statewide, with dedicated outreach for North Idaho families. Virtual and phone consultations available. Idaho's federally funded PTI center.
FREE. Statewide coverage including rural Panhandle counties.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Kootenai County.
School & special education
- Coeur d'Alene School District — Special Education
Coeur d'Alene School District is the largest in Kootenai County.
Services & benefits
- Idaho IDHW — Kootenai County DD Services
Contact Idaho IDHW's Kootenai County/Coeur d'Alene office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Idaho IDHW — Kootenai County DD Services
Contact Idaho IDHW's Kootenai County/Coeur d'Alene office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Idaho IDHW — Kootenai County DD Services
Contact Idaho IDHW's Kootenai County/Coeur d'Alene office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Kootenai 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.
Communities served
Cities in Kootenai County
Serving families across Kootenai County including Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Hayden, Spirit Lake, Dalton Gardens, Fernan Lake Village, Harrison, Worley and St. Maries and more.
See all Idaho resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Idaho.
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