County resource guide
Gratiot County, Michigan
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gratiot County. Michigan statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Stanton · multi-county
Corewell Health — Montcalm Developmental Referral
Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is the primary autism evaluation hub for Montcalm County families. Approximately 45 miles from Stanton, the Grand Rapids campus offers multi-disciplinary developmental assessments for west-central Michigan.
St. Johns · multi-county
Sparrow Clinton Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns is Clinton County's community hospital and the primary local health anchor for developmental referrals. Families are typically routed to Sparrow Health's Child Development Center in Lansing or MSU's ASD Clinic for comprehensive autism evaluations.
For comprehensive autism evaluation, ask for referral to Sparrow Health Child Development Center in Lansing or MSU's ASD Clinic.
Ithaca · multi-county
Sparrow Health System — Developmental Pediatrics Lansing
Sparrow Health System in Lansing provides developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation referrals for Gratiot County families. Approximately 35 miles from Ithaca, Sparrow's multi-disciplinary team is the primary hub for mid-Michigan autism assessment.
Owosso · multi-county
Sparrow Health System — Shiawassee Referral
Sparrow Health System in Lansing is the primary autism evaluation hub for Shiawassee County families, approximately 25 miles from Owosso. Multi-disciplinary developmental assessments and autism specialty follow-up available at the Lansing campus.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Ithaca
Early On Gratiot County
Michigan's Early On program in Gratiot County provides free early intervention for infants and toddlers under age 3. Home-based evaluations, IFSPs, and developmental therapy through the Gratiot-Isabella RESD.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-refer through Gratiot-Isabella RESD.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Alma · multi-county
Centria Autism — In-Home Gratiot County
Centria Autism provides in-home and community ABA therapy for Gratiot County children. BCBA-supervised programming through the mid-Michigan network with Medicaid and private insurance accepted.
St. Johns · multi-county
Centria Autism — Lansing/Clinton Region
In-home ABA therapy serving Clinton County and the greater Lansing-area region. BCBA-supervised individualized programs. Accepts most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid. In-home model is especially practical for families in rural Clinton County.
Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. In-home model works well for rural areas.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Alma · multi-county
Autism Alliance of Michigan — Gratiot County
Autism Alliance of Michigan supports Gratiot County families with helpline resource navigation and peer connections. Assists with finding mid-Michigan providers, Medicaid waiver programs, and advocacy resources.
FREE helpline.
Stanton · multi-county
Autism Alliance of Michigan — Montcalm County
Autism Alliance of Michigan offers helpline services and resource navigation for Montcalm County families. Staff assist with finding west-central Michigan providers, waiver programs, and peer support connections.
FREE helpline.
Owosso · multi-county
Autism Alliance of Michigan — Shiawassee County
Autism Alliance of Michigan provides resource navigation, peer support, and helpline services for Shiawassee County families. Connects families with mid-Michigan providers, school advocacy resources, and statewide autism community networks.
FREE helpline.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Ithaca
Gratiot-Isabella RESD — Special Education
Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District provides special education services, autism evaluations, and IEP coordination for school-age students in Gratiot County school districts.
St. Johns · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Capital Region (Clinton County)
Michigan Alliance for Families serves Clinton County families with free IEP advocacy, special education training, and statewide PTI expertise. Lansing-area location means MAF is highly accessible for Clinton County families seeking advocacy support.
FREE. Federally funded PTI — Lansing headquarters is accessible from Clinton County.
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