County resource guide
Autism Resources in Ingham County, Michigan
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ingham County. Michigan statewide resources also apply.
Ingham County — home to Lansing, East Lansing, and Okemos — is Michigan's capital county and home to Michigan State University, which has a significant autism research presence. Sparrow Health System and Michigan Medicine's Lansing-area services provide developmental evaluation options. The Ingham County CMH agency coordinates Michigan Children's Waiver services. Michigan's Early On program serves children under 3, and Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers18 providers in Ingham County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Jackson · multi-county
Henry Ford Health — Developmental Pediatrics Jackson
Henry Ford Health's Jackson-area services include developmental pediatrics referrals and autism evaluation coordination. The system's Allegiance Health network in Jackson connects families to autism specialists in the Detroit metro when local capacity is limited.
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.
Charlotte · multi-county
MSU Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic — Eaton County Referrals
Eaton County families have convenient access to Michigan State University's Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic in East Lansing, approximately 15 miles east of Charlotte. MSU's clinic offers gold-standard ADOS-2 evaluations conducted by faculty psychologists and doctoral trainees.
East Lansing is about 15 miles from Charlotte — MSU clinic is the closest university-based evaluation resource.
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.
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.
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.
Owosso · multi-county
Centria Autism — In-Home Shiawassee County
Centria Autism provides in-home ABA therapy for Shiawassee County children through its mid-Michigan network. BCBA-supervised services with Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
Jackson · multi-county
Centria Autism — Jackson
Centria Autism provides center-based and in-home ABA therapy in Jackson County. BCBA-supervised programming with Medicaid and private insurance accepted for children and teens with autism.
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.
Charlotte · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers — Lansing/Charlotte Area
Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy with locations in the greater Lansing area serving Eaton County families. Comprehensive autism therapy including ABA, speech, and OT. Accepts most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid.
Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
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.
Jackson · multi-county
Autism Alliance of Michigan — Jackson Area
Autism Alliance of Michigan supports Jackson County families with resource navigation, peer support, and helpline services. Connects families to local providers, school advocacy, and statewide autism community resources.
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.
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.
Charlotte · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Capital Region (Eaton County)
Michigan Alliance for Families' Lansing-area presence serves Eaton County with free IEP advocacy, parent training, and special education rights support. Headquartered in Lansing, MAF is especially accessible for Eaton County families in the greater Lansing metro area.
FREE. Federally funded PTI — headquartered in nearby Lansing.
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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Helpful guides
Guides for Ingham County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Ingham County
Serving families across Ingham County including Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Haslett, Mason, Holt, Meridian Township, Delhi Township, Williamston and Bath and more.
See all Michigan resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Michigan.
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