County resource guide
St. Clair County, Michigan
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in St. Clair County. Michigan statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lapeer · multi-county
McLaren Lapeer Region — Pediatric Developmental Referrals
McLaren Lapeer Region is the community hospital for Lapeer County, providing pediatric care and developmental referrals. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are typically referred to McLaren Port Huron, Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, or University of Michigan. Lapeer County sits between Flint and Port Huron.
Ask for referrals to McLaren Port Huron or Children's Hospital of Michigan for full autism evaluations.
Port Huron · multi-county
McLaren Port Huron — Pediatric Developmental Services
McLaren Port Huron is the primary hospital for St. Clair County, providing developmental pediatric evaluations and autism referrals for the greater Port Huron area. McLaren's regional network connects families to specialists across Southeast Michigan. Port Huron's location near the Michigan-Ontario border gives families occasional access to Canadian specialist options as well.
For comprehensive autism evaluations, McLaren Port Huron coordinates referrals to Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit or University of Michigan.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Port Huron
Early On St. Clair County
Michigan's Early On program for St. Clair County provides free early intervention for infants and toddlers under age 3. Developmental evaluations, IFSPs, and in-home speech, OT, and developmental therapy in Port Huron and across St. Clair County.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-refer — no physician referral required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lapeer · multi-county
Centria Autism — Lapeer County
In-home ABA therapy serving Lapeer County families. BCBA-supervised individualized programs accepting most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid. In-home model is well suited to Lapeer County's rural communities.
Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Port Huron · multi-county
Centria Autism — Port Huron/St. Clair County
In-home ABA therapy serving St. Clair County and the greater Blue Water region. BCBA-supervised individualized programs accepting most commercial insurance and Michigan Medicaid. In-home delivery is practical across this thumb-region county.
Michigan requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Port Huron
St. Clair County Community Mental Health
St. Clair County CMH coordinates Medicaid-funded ABA therapy, developmental disability services, and HCBS waiver programs for St. Clair County residents with autism. As the county's mental health authority, they are the primary public gateway for autism services in the Port Huron area.
Medicaid/waiver funded. Call for intake to access ABA, respite, and HCBS waiver services.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Port Huron · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — East Michigan (St. Clair County)
Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy, special education training, and statewide PTI resources to St. Clair County families in Port Huron and surrounding communities. MAF's expertise in Michigan's special education system is invaluable before any IEP meeting or dispute.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all 83 Michigan counties.
Lapeer · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Lapeer County
Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support to Lapeer County families. Statewide PTI with expertise in Michigan's special education procedures and dispute resolution.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all 83 Michigan counties.
Sandusky · multi-county
Michigan Alliance for Families — Thumb Region (Sanilac County)
Michigan Alliance for Families provides free IEP advocacy and special education support to Sanilac County families. Statewide PTI with deep knowledge of Michigan's special education law — especially important for families in rural districts with fewer local advocacy resources.
FREE. Federally funded PTI — serves all 83 Michigan counties.
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