County resource guide
Autism Resources in Lincoln County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lincoln County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers16 providers in Lincoln County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Helpful guides
Guides for Lincoln 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.
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