Autism Resources in Marquette County, Michigan
11 providers in Marquette and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Marquette County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Marquette County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
UP Health System — Marquette Developmental Pediatrics
Marquette, MI · serves several counties
UP Health System in Marquette is the Upper Peninsula's leading medical center and primary hub for developmental pediatrics and autism diagnostic evaluations. As the largest city in the UP, Marquette serves as the major referral destination for autism evaluations for families across the entire Upper Peninsula.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Early On Michigan — Marquette County
Marquette, MI · serves several counties
Early On Michigan delivers free birth-to-3 developmental services in Marquette County through Marquette-Alger RESA. Serves families in Marquette, Negaunee, Ishpeming, and the broader central Upper Peninsula iron-mining region.
Early On Michigan — statewide Part C referral line (1-800-EARLYON); anyone may refer, including parents. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Mental health
1 providerTherapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Upper Peninsula CMH — Marquette County
Marquette, MI · serves several counties
The regional CMH serving Marquette County provides developmental disability evaluations, autism case management, and behavioral health supports. Northern Michigan University's presence in Marquette also supports student practicum placements in behavioral services.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Marquette-Alger RESA — Special Education
Marquette, MI · serves several counties
The Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency coordinates autism evaluations and IEP programming for Marquette County students. Provides UP-regional autism classroom supports for school-age children in Marquette, Negaunee, Ishpeming, and surrounding iron-range communities.
Also serving Marquette County
These 19 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Marquette County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
2 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Baraga County Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
L'Anse, MI · serves several counties
Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse provides local healthcare for this remote western Upper Peninsula county on Keweenaw Bay. Autism evaluations are typically referred to Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium or UP Health System in Marquette. Baraga County includes portions of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.
Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium and UP Health System in Marquette are the primary referral hubs. Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Health may serve enrolled tribal members.
UP Health System — Alger County Developmental Referrals
Munising, MI · serves several counties
Alger County families in Munising are served primarily through UP Health System in Marquette (~45 miles west), the Upper Peninsula's leading diagnostic and specialty care hub. Pictured Rocks country's remote setting means most autism evaluation travel goes west toward Marquette.
UP Health System Marquette (~45 min) is the primary specialist hub for Alger County.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Early On Marquette-Alger RESA — Alger County
Munising, MI · serves several counties
Michigan's Early On program for Alger County is administered through the Marquette-Alger RESA. Free birth-to-3 developmental services including speech, OT, and developmental therapy delivered in-home across the Munising area and surrounding communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
Respite care
2 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, MI
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, MI
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
2 providersParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Alliance of Michigan — UP/Baraga County
L'Anse, MI · serves several counties
Autism Alliance of Michigan provides helpline navigation and peer support for Baraga County families. The AIM helpline connects families with statewide resources, Medicaid waiver assistance, and virtual peer support in one of Michigan's most isolated communities.
Autism Alliance of Michigan — Upper Peninsula Outreach
Munising, MI · serves several counties
Autism Alliance of Michigan provides statewide resource navigation and peer support for Alger County families. Marquette events are the nearest in-person autism community option. Helpline assistance for insurance appeals and provider searches available statewide.
Advocacy & legal
2 providersLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Michigan Alliance for Families — Upper Peninsula (Alger County)
Munising, MI · serves several counties
Michigan Alliance for Families serves Alger County with free IEP advocacy and special education support. Phone and virtual consultations serve families in this remote Upper Peninsula tourist county. Critical before any IEP dispute in small UP school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Michigan Alliance for Families — Upper Peninsula (Baraga County)
L'Anse, MI · serves several counties
Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy for Baraga County families. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary support mode. Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community School families may need additional navigation for tribal education rights.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations essential for remote UP counties.
Activities, clubs & recreation
10 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, MI
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, MI
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, MI
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, MI
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, MI
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, MI
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
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Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, MI
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, MI
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, MI
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, MI
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
Not sure which kind of therapy you need?
Start with our plain-language guide to ABA, speech and OT — what each one is, and questions to ask on the first call.
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About autism services in Marquette County
Marquette County — home to Marquette, Negaunee, and Ishpeming — is the Upper Peninsula's largest city region. UP Health System–Marquette is the dominant hospital and provides some developmental evaluation services. Northern Michigan University contributes to regional professional training. The Pathways CMH authority coordinates Michigan's Children's Waiver. Michigan Alliance for Families provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and Marquette serves as the UP's primary regional hub for autism-related services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Marquette 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.
Michigan state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Marquette County, Michigan?
We list 11 providers serving Marquette County, covering parent & family support, diagnostic clinics, early intervention (0–3), advocacy & legal and mental health. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Are there telehealth autism services for Marquette County families?
Yes — 2 providers serving Marquette County offer telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Marquette County?
1 provider serving Marquette County delivers services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Michigan?
Michigan families can apply to the Habilitation Supports Waiver (HSW), a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Multi-year; priority goes to crisis and institutional transition, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Marquette County?
If none of the Marquette County providers is the right fit, these Michigan counties currently have the most listed providers: Antrim County (25), Oakland County (23), Osceola County (23), Macomb County (21). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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- Which dentist here has managed a cleaning without it becoming a fight?
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