County resource guide
Minidoka County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Minidoka County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 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.
Rupert · multi-county
Minidoka Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Minidoka Memorial Hospital in Rupert serves this rural Magic Valley agricultural community. Autism evaluations require travel to Twin Falls (St. Luke's Magic Valley, ~35 min) or Boise. The hospital is the first step for referrals and care coordination.
Autism evaluations referred to St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls (~35 min). Request referral from your primary care provider.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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.
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.
Rupert · multi-county
Magic Valley ABA — Telehealth for Minidoka County
Minidoka County's rural agricultural setting makes in-person ABA limited. Telehealth ABA parent coaching is often the most accessible option. Some Twin Falls-based ABA providers offer in-home services that can reach Rupert. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Idaho Medicaid covers ABA including telehealth. Twin Falls providers (35 min) may offer in-home services for Minidoka County.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Burley · multi-county
South-Central Idaho Speech Therapy
Speech-language services for Cassia County children, including autism communication support. Limited local availability — some families travel to Twin Falls for more intensive services.
Very rural area — limited specialist availability. Twin Falls (45 min) has significantly more providers.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Rupert · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Magic Valley
Minidoka County families connect with autism community through the Autism Society of Idaho's Magic Valley network. Twin Falls events and resources are accessible from Rupert (~35 min).
Twin Falls events are accessible from Rupert. Contact Autism Society of Idaho for current meeting schedule.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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.
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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