County resource guide
Autism Resources in Roscommon County, Michigan
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Roscommon County. Michigan statewide resources also apply.
Roscommon County — home to Roscommon and Houghton Lake — is in north-central Michigan in the lake country. Families typically travel to Gaylord, Cadillac, or Traverse City for specialized autism evaluation and ABA therapy. The Northern Lakes CMH authority coordinates Michigan's Children's Waiver. Michigan Alliance for Families provides free statewide IEP advocacy.
Provider directory
Local Providers26 providers in Roscommon County
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0 providers in Roscommon County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Houghton Lake · multi-county
Houghton Lake Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Roscommon County families in Houghton Lake and Roscommon access developmental evaluations through MyMichigan and MidMichigan Health referral networks. CMU Health in Mount Pleasant (~50 miles south) and Munson Medical Center in Traverse City (~55 miles north) are the nearest evaluation hubs.
Midway between Traverse City and Mount Pleasant — families choose based on insurance network and waitlist.
West Branch · multi-county
MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch — Developmental Referrals
MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch is the community hospital for Ogemaw County. Developmental pediatric evaluations are referred to CMU Health in Mount Pleasant (~50 miles south) or Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw. West Branch sits at the gateway to Michigan's Au Sable River country.
CMU Health in Mount Pleasant (~50 miles south) is a good referral option for Ogemaw County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Grayling · multi-county
Early On Michigan — Crawford County
Early On Michigan provides free birth-to-3 developmental services in Crawford County through the Crawford AuSable School District and regional ISD partnerships. Serves families in Grayling and surrounding forested north-central Michigan communities.
Early On Michigan — statewide Part C referral line (1-800-EARLYON); anyone may refer, including parents. Statewide contact verified August 2026.
Houghton Lake
Early On Roscommon County
Michigan's Early On program for Roscommon County provides free birth-to-3 developmental services. In-home evaluations, IFSPs, and therapy across Houghton Lake, Roscommon, and surrounding northcentral Michigan communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
West Branch · multi-county
Centria Autism — Ogemaw County
In-home ABA therapy serving Ogemaw County families. BCBA-supervised programs accepting most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid. In-home delivery covers West Branch and surrounding northcentral Michigan communities.
Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Houghton Lake · multi-county
Centria Autism — Roscommon County
In-home ABA therapy serving Roscommon County families. BCBA-supervised programs accepting most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid. In-home model serves both lake-area communities and rural interior Roscommon County.
Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Houghton Lake · multi-county
North Country CMH — Roscommon County
North Country Community Mental Health serves Roscommon County with Medicaid-funded developmental disability supports, ABA therapy, and HCBS waiver programs. Gateway to publicly funded autism services in this north-central Michigan resort community.
Medicaid/waiver funded. Call for intake.
West Branch · multi-county
Ogemaw County CMH — Developmental Disability Services
Ogemaw County CMH coordinates Medicaid-funded ABA therapy, developmental disability supports, and HCBS waiver programs for county residents with autism. The public gateway for autism services in this northcentral Michigan county.
Medicaid/waiver funded. Call for intake.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Grayling · multi-county
Northeast Michigan CMH — Crawford County
Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health serves Crawford County with developmental disability services and autism support. Grayling, the county seat and home to Camp Grayling, is the main community served in this north-central Michigan forested county.
Respite care
Respite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
~3,000 providers nationwide
ARCH National Respite Locator
A free national database of respite providers searchable by state and locality — home care agencies, community-based organizations and state programs. The single best starting point for finding respite anywhere in the country, and it is the tool state agencies themselves point families toward.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Before you pay out of pocket, check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds — respite is covered by nearly every state waiver, and many families never think to ask.
Most states run one
Your state's Lifespan Respite Care Program
Lifespan Respite Care Programs are federally seeded, state-run programs that help families of any age and any disability find and pay for respite — often including vouchers or subsidies that do not depend on having a Medicaid waiver. Most states have one, they are chronically under-used, and they are rarely mentioned by anyone else in the system.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Search for "[your state] Lifespan Respite" or use the ARCH directory. Ask specifically about voucher or subsidy programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Grayling · multi-county
Autism Alliance of Michigan — North-Central Michigan (Crawford)
Autism Alliance of Michigan provides helpline resource navigation for Crawford County families in Grayling, assisting with Medicaid waivers, provider referrals, and peer support in this rural north-central Michigan county.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Grayling · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — North-Central Michigan (Crawford)
Michigan's statewide PTI delivers free IEP advocacy and training by phone and virtually for Crawford County families in Grayling. Remote services are the primary advocacy resource for families in this rural forested north-central county.
West Branch · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — North-Central Michigan (Ogemaw County)
Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy for Ogemaw County families. Statewide PTI expertise for families navigating West Branch-Rose City Area Schools and other county districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Houghton Lake · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — North-Central Michigan (Roscommon County)
Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy for Roscommon County families. Statewide PTI expertise for families navigating Houghton Lake Community Schools and Roscommon Area Public Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Grayling · multi-county
North Central Michigan College Autism Access — Crawford County
The Crawford AuSable and Roscommon Area school districts coordinate special education, autism evaluations, and IEP services in Crawford County with regional ISD oversight. Serves school-age students in Grayling through north-central Michigan regional programs.
Activities, clubs & recreation
Clubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
200+ locations nationwide
ACEing Autism
Weekly Saturday tennis clinics built specifically for autistic children aged 5 to 18, run by volunteers at more than 200 locations across the country, serving over 7,000 players. Sessions run in six-week blocks of an hour. This is the clearest example of the interest-based model working: the sport supplies the structure, the turn-taking and the reason to be there, so the social side happens sideways rather than being the task.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location — around $120 for a six-week session at some sites, with scholarships available. Use the map on their site to find your nearest program, schedule and local contact.
~4,000 camps nationwide
American Camp Association — camp finder
A free searchable directory of close to 4,000 summer camps that can be filtered for camps serving autistic campers, by distance, session length, activities and cost. The best single starting point for finding a day or overnight camp anywhere in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Registration for specialized camps typically opens December–February and popular overnight camps fill within days. Start the funding conversation in autumn.
Nationwide — find your local chapter
Best Buddies
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus employment, leadership and inclusive living programs. Over 4,000 chapters across all 50 states, serving school-age through adult. If what your family wants is a friend rather than an activity, this is the most direct answer in the country.
A national programme 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 1-800-89BUDDY, to locate your nearest chapter.
Local affiliates across most of the country
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Day and overnight camps run through local Easterseals affiliates, several of them autism-specific, with weekend respite and family camp sessions as well. Many affiliates operate sliding-scale fees, and several camps serve adults alongside children.
A national programme 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 affiliates — check what your nearest one actually runs rather than assuming the national description applies.
Week-long camps hosted nationwide
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle, using adapted roller bikes over a week-long camp that gradually transfers balance to the rider. Learning to ride a bike is a milestone a lot of autistic children are quietly written off for, and this is the program that most reliably delivers it. Camps are hosted by local organizations across the country, so availability is by host town rather than by chapter.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their site for host locations and dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
Local chapters in a number of US cities
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Volunteer-led one-to-one recreation for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities, at no cost to families or carers. The one-to-one model is the point: a volunteer is paired with your child for the session, which makes it workable for people who cannot manage a group setting unsupported.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. Runs through local chapters in a number of US cities rather than everywhere — check whether yours has one.
900+ divisions nationwide
Little League Challenger Division
Baseball for children and adults with a physical or intellectual disability, across more than 900 divisions. The main division serves ages 4–18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in school; the Senior League Challenger Division serves 15 and above with no upper age limit.
A national programme 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.
200+ communities
Miracle League
Baseball on purpose-built accessible fields in more than 200 communities. Every player bats and every player scores, so ability differences do not decide the game.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their location list for the nearest field — coverage is good but not universal.
Every state — county-level programs
Special Olympics
Year-round sports training and competition at no cost to the athlete or their family, for children and adults alike. Programs run at county level in every state.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility centers on intellectual disability or a closely related developmental disability. If your child is autistic without an intellectual disability, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after.
Through local clubs and state associations
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, usually with buddy support on the pitch. Run through ordinary local soccer clubs rather than as a separate organization.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Ask your state youth soccer association which local clubs run TOPSoccer — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Roscommon 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 Roscommon County, Michigan?
We list 14 providers serving Roscommon County, covering parent & family support, ABA therapy, early intervention (0–3), diagnostic clinics and advocacy & legal, plus 1 more. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Roscommon County accept Medicaid?
2 of the providers we list for Roscommon County state that they accept Medicaid, including Centria Autism — Ogemaw County and Centria Autism — Roscommon County. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Roscommon County?
ABA providers serving Roscommon County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Roscommon County?
3 providers serving Roscommon County deliver 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 Roscommon County?
If none of the Roscommon County providers is the right fit, these Michigan counties currently have the most listed providers: Antrim County (31), Oakland County (28), Wayne County (25), Macomb County (23). 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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