County resource guide
Autism Resources in Jackson County, Michigan
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Jackson County. Michigan statewide resources also apply.
Jackson County — home to Jackson, Grass Lake, and Brooklyn — is in south-central Michigan. Henry Ford Jackson Hospital provides some developmental services. The Starr Commonwealth and Lifeways CMH agency coordinates Michigan's Children's Waiver. Michigan's Early On program is available for children under 3. Michigan Alliance for Families provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and families often travel to Lansing or Ann Arbor for specialized evaluation.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Jackson 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.
Jackson · multi-county
University of Michigan C.S. Mott — Jackson Referral
University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor accepts referrals from Jackson County for comprehensive autism evaluations. Approximately 40 miles from Jackson, Mott offers multi-disciplinary assessments including neuropsychology and developmental medicine.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Jackson
Early On Jackson County
Michigan's Early On program in Jackson County provides free early intervention for infants and toddlers under age 3. Home-based developmental evaluations, IFSPs, and therapy through the Jackson County ISD.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-refer through Jackson ISD.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Telehealth supplements in-person services.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all 83 Michigan counties.
Adrian · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Southeast Michigan (Lenawee County)
Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy, special education training, and parent support to Lenawee County families. Statewide PTI with deep knowledge of Michigan's special education system.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Jackson 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.
See all Michigan resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Michigan.
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