County resource guide

Branch County, Michigan

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Branch County. Michigan statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

14 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Coldwater · multi-county

Bronson Children's Hospital — Branch County Referral

Bronson Children's in Kalamazoo is the primary autism evaluation center for Branch County families. Multi-disciplinary developmental assessments available approximately 50 miles from Coldwater for comprehensive evaluations.

Ages 0–18

Battle Creek · multi-county

Bronson Children's Hospital — Calhoun Referral Center

Bronson Children's Hospital in Kalamazoo is the primary autism evaluation hub for Calhoun County. Multi-disciplinary teams with developmental pediatricians, neuropsychologists, and speech pathologists serve Battle Creek and surrounding communities.

Ages 0–18

Centreville · multi-county

Bronson Children's Hospital — St. Joseph County Referral

Bronson Children's Hospital in Kalamazoo provides comprehensive autism evaluations for St. Joseph County families. Approximately 30 miles from Centreville, Bronson's multi-disciplinary team offers developmental pediatrics and neuropsychology assessments.

Ages 0–18

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Coldwater

Early On Branch County

Michigan's Early On program in Branch County provides free early intervention for infants and toddlers under age 3. Home-based evaluations, IFSPs, and therapy coordinated through the Branch Intermediate School District.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(517) 279-5910

FREE under IDEA Part C. Contact Branch ISD to self-refer.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Battle Creek · multi-county

Centria Autism — Battle Creek

Centria Autism operates a clinic in Battle Creek providing ABA therapy for Calhoun County children. BCBA-supervised center-based and in-home programs with Medicaid and private insurance accepted.

Ages 0–21

Hillsdale · multi-county

Centria Autism — Hillsdale County

In-home ABA therapy serving Hillsdale County families. BCBA-supervised individualized programs accepting most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid. In-home delivery is critical for this rural south-central Michigan county.

Ages 2–21(877) 755-3227

Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Telehealth supplements in-person services.

Coldwater · multi-county

Centria Autism — In-Home Branch County

Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Branch County children, serving Coldwater and rural areas through its southwest Michigan operations. BCBA-supervised with Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.

Ages 0–21

Centreville · multi-county

Centria Autism — St. Joseph County

Centria Autism provides in-home and community-based ABA therapy for St. Joseph County through its southwest Michigan network. BCBA-supervised services with Medicaid and private insurance accepted.

Ages 0–21

Battle Creek · multi-county

Hopebridge — Battle Creek

Hopebridge's Battle Creek center provides integrated autism therapy including ABA, speech, and OT for Calhoun County children. BCBA-supervised programming with family-centered services.

Ages 0–21

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Battle Creek · multi-county

Autism Alliance of Michigan — Battle Creek

Autism Alliance of Michigan provides resource navigation, peer support, and advocacy for Calhoun County families. Connects families with local providers, financial resources, and the statewide autism community.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(877) 463-2266

FREE helpline.

Coldwater · multi-county

Autism Alliance of Michigan — Branch County

Autism Alliance of Michigan provides helpline resource navigation and peer support for Branch County families. Assists with provider searches, insurance questions, and connecting to southwest Michigan autism support networks.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(877) 463-2266

FREE helpline.

Centreville · multi-county

Autism Alliance of Michigan — St. Joseph County

Autism Alliance of Michigan offers helpline resource navigation and peer support for St. Joseph County families. Connects parents with local providers, Medicaid waivers, and the southwest Michigan autism community.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(877) 463-2266

FREE helpline.

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Coldwater

Branch ISD — Special Education Services

Branch Intermediate School District provides special education evaluation, IEP coordination, and autism support programming for Branch County school-age children. Works with local districts to deliver FAPE under IDEA.

Ages 3–26Accepting new patients(517) 279-5910

Hillsdale · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — South-Central Michigan (Hillsdale County)

Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy and special education support to Hillsdale County families. Statewide PTI expertise in Michigan's special education law and procedures.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 552-4821

FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all 83 Michigan counties.

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