County resource guide
Ingham County, Michigan
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ingham County. Michigan statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
East Lansing · multi-county
MSU Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic
The Michigan State University Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic provides comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents in the Lansing/East Lansing area. Faculty psychologists and trainees use gold-standard diagnostic tools including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R. Connected to MSU's nationally recognized autism research programs.
University clinic — may have lower-cost evaluation options and shorter waits than private hospital systems.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lansing
Sparrow Health System — Child Development Center
Sparrow Health System's Child Development Center in Lansing offers developmental evaluations and early intervention coordination for young children in Ingham County. Partners with Michigan's Early On program to connect families under age 3 with services quickly.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lansing
Ingham County Community Mental Health
Ingham Community Mental Health (ICHD) coordinates Medicaid-funded ABA therapy, case management, and respite services for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities in Ingham County. As the local CMH authority, they are often the gateway to Michigan's Medicaid waiver services in the Lansing area.
Call first for intake — Medicaid/waiver funded. Gateway to Michigan HCBS waiver services in Ingham County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Lansing · multi-county
Autism Alliance of Michigan — Capital Region
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAOM) is a key statewide advocacy and support organization with programming reaching the Lansing/Capital Region. Provides resource navigation, family support events, and policy advocacy to improve autism services in Michigan.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Lansing · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Lansing Office
Michigan's statewide federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, headquartered in Lansing. Free IEP advocacy, special education workshops, and one-on-one family support across all 83 Michigan counties. Particularly accessible from Ingham County given the Lansing location.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential resource before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Howell · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Southeast Michigan
Michigan Alliance for Families serves Livingston County families through its statewide PTI network. Free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and one-on-one support navigating Michigan's school districts — particularly relevant as Livingston County's rapidly growing suburban districts expand their special education programs.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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