Midland County, Michigan

Mount Pleasant · multi-county

CMU Health — Pediatric Developmental Services

CMU Health, the academic health system of Central Michigan University, provides developmental pediatric services and autism referrals in Mount Pleasant. CMU's connection to the university's psychology and special education programs creates a strong academic support network for Isabella County families.

CMU's psychology department may offer evaluation services through training clinics — ask about CMU's clinical psychology program.

Saginaw · multi-county

Covenant HealthCare — Pediatric Developmental Services

Covenant HealthCare is the primary health system in the Saginaw/Bay City region, providing developmental pediatric evaluations for children with suspected autism and developmental delays. Serves Saginaw County and the broader mid-Michigan region as a key diagnostic resource between Flint and Traverse City.

Bay City · multi-county

McLaren Bay Region — Developmental Pediatrics

McLaren Bay Region is Bay County's primary health system and a key diagnostic referral point for autism and developmental delays in the Bay City area. McLaren's mid-Michigan network connects families to developmental specialists across the Saginaw Bay region.

Coordinate with McLaren's developmental team for referrals to Covenant HealthCare or University of Michigan for full autism evaluations.

Midland · multi-county

MidMichigan Health — Pediatric Developmental Services

MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland is the county's primary hospital, providing developmental pediatric evaluations and autism referrals for Midland County families. MidMichigan Health's network connects to specialists in Saginaw and the broader mid-Michigan region.

For comprehensive autism evaluations, MidMichigan typically refers to Covenant HealthCare or University of Michigan.

Midland

Early On Midland County

Michigan's Early On program for Midland County provides free early intervention services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or concerns. Services include speech therapy, OT, developmental therapy, and family support in the Midland area.

FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required to request a free evaluation.

Midland · multi-county

Centria Autism — Mid-Michigan

In-home ABA therapy serving Midland County and surrounding mid-Michigan communities. BCBA-supervised individualized programs. Accepts most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid under the state's ABA coverage requirements.

Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.

Midland

Midland County Community Mental Health Services

Midland County CMH coordinates publicly funded ABA therapy, developmental disability supports, and HCBS waiver services for Midland County families. The local mental health authority and gateway to Medicaid-funded autism services in mid-Michigan.

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

Bay City · multi-county

CAUSE — Coalition Advocacy (Bay City Region)

CAUSE is Michigan's PTI serving families of color, with reach into the Bay City/mid-Michigan region. Free IEP advocacy and culturally responsive special education support for Black, Latino, and other minority families in Bay County.

FREE. Federally funded PTI with focus on culturally responsive services.

Mount Pleasant · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — Central Michigan

Michigan Alliance for Families serves Isabella County families with free IEP advocacy, special education training, and statewide PTI resources. Particularly helpful for families navigating Isabella County ISD's special education programs.

FREE. Federally funded PTI — call before any IEP meeting or dispute.

Saginaw · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — Mid-Michigan

Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy and special education support to families in Saginaw County and the broader mid-Michigan area. Statewide PTI with expertise in Michigan special education law, procedural safeguards, and dispute resolution.

FREE. Federally funded PTI.

Bay City · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — Mid-Michigan (Bay County)

Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy and special education support to Bay County families. As Michigan's statewide federally funded PTI, MAF has deep expertise in Michigan special education procedures and dispute resolution.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.

Midland · multi-county

Michigan Alliance for Families — Midland County

Michigan Alliance for Families serves Midland County with free IEP advocacy, parent training, and special education rights consultation. Statewide PTI with expertise in Michigan's procedural safeguards and dispute resolution processes.

FREE. Federally funded PTI.