Livingston County, Michigan

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.

Brighton · multi-county

U of M Autism & Communication Disorders Center — Livingston Referrals

Livingston County families have strong access to the University of Michigan Autism & Communication Disorders Center (UMACC) in Ann Arbor, one of the nation's top autism diagnostic programs. UMACC developed the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, the gold-standard diagnostic tools used worldwide. Brighton is approximately 40 minutes from the Ann Arbor campus.

About 40 minutes from Brighton. Worth the drive — UMACC is among the best autism diagnostic programs in the country.

Ann Arbor · multi-county

University of Michigan — Autism & Communication Disorders Center (UMACC)

One of the country's premier autism evaluation and research centers. UMACC at the University of Michigan offers comprehensive assessments and is internationally recognized for developing autism diagnostic tools used worldwide, including the ADOS and ADI-R. An academic gold standard for complex and adult cases.

UMACC developed the ADOS and ADI-R — the gold standard autism diagnostic tools used worldwide. Worth the waitlist.

Howell

Livingston County Community Mental Health

Livingston County CMH coordinates Medicaid-funded ABA therapy, developmental disability services, and respite care for Livingston County residents with autism. The local public entry point for HCBS waiver services in a fast-growing suburban county between Detroit and Lansing.

Medicaid/waiver funded. Call for intake to access ABA and DD waiver services.

Brighton

Autism Family Network — Livingston County

A parent-led support network for autism families in the Brighton/Howell/Fowlerville area. Regular meetups, peer support, and connection to resources for one of Michigan's fastest-growing suburban counties. Helps families bridge the gap between Detroit metro and Lansing resources.

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.