County resource guide
Power County, Idaho
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Power County. Idaho statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Pocatello · multi-county
Portneuf Medical Center — Pediatric Services
Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello is the main hospital serving southeast Idaho. Pediatric providers coordinate referrals for autism evaluations, often to Idaho Falls (Bonneville County) or Boise for full diagnostic workups.
Full diagnostic evaluations typically referred to EIRMC in Idaho Falls or specialists in Boise.
American Falls · multi-county
Portneuf Medical Center — Pocatello (Power County Referral)
Power County families in American Falls typically travel to Pocatello (Bannock County, ~30 min) for most healthcare services. Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello is the nearest referral center for autism evaluations. Power County has no dedicated pediatric specialty services locally.
Pocatello (~30 min) is the primary resource hub for Power County. Ask for developmental pediatrics referral at Portneuf Medical Center.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Pocatello · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southeast Idaho
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Bannock County and southeast Idaho. Free evaluations and in-home or community-based services for children under 3.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-refer or ask your pediatrician.
American Falls · multi-county
Infant Toddler Program — Southeast Idaho (Power County)
Idaho's IDEA Part C early intervention program covers Power County. Free evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Power County's small population and rural character mean limited local EI providers — early referral is critical.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery. Pocatello/Bannock County is the nearest regional service hub.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
American Falls · multi-county
ABA Providers — Pocatello/Bannock (Power County Families)
Power County families access ABA therapy from Pocatello-based providers (~30 min from American Falls). Telehealth ABA parent coaching is also available. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA statewide.
Pocatello is the nearest ABA hub for Power County. Idaho Medicaid covers ABA. Very rural — telehealth parent coaching supplements in-person therapy.
Pocatello · multi-county
Idaho State University — Autism Spectrum Program
ISU's autism and behavior analysis program provides supervised ABA therapy and assessment services in Pocatello. University training clinics often have shorter waitlists and reduced-cost options.
University clinic — services provided by supervised graduate students. Often more accessible than private clinics.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Pocatello · multi-county
ISU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Idaho State University's clinic offers affordable speech-language evaluations and therapy for the Pocatello community. Autism-related communication, AAC, and language services available.
University clinic — reduced-cost services. Supervised by licensed SLPs.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Pocatello · multi-county
Behavioral Health Services — Southeast Idaho
Community mental health services in Pocatello addressing co-occurring anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges in autistic youth and adults. Accepts Idaho Medicaid.
Idaho Medicaid accepted. Rural telehealth sessions may be available.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
American Falls · multi-county
Autism Society of Idaho — Southeast Idaho
Power County families can access Autism Society of Idaho resources and connect with Pocatello-area parent networks. The very small county population means most organized support is found in adjacent Bannock County.
Pocatello events are accessible from American Falls (~30 min). Contact Autism Society of Idaho for current schedule.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Blackfoot · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
Idaho's federally funded PTI center provides free IEP advocacy and parent training for Bingham County school districts including Blackfoot School District. Phone and virtual consultations available statewide.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute. Bingham County has a large LDS farming community — IPUL knows local district dynamics.
American Falls · multi-county
Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
IPUL provides free IEP advocacy for Power County families including American Falls School District. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary service delivery mode for this rural county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual and phone support primary for rural Power County.
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