Autism resources in
Canyon County.

Free CDC milestone checklists and a Milestone Tracker app help you follow your child's development from 2 months to 5 years, so you know what to watch for and when to act. A gentle first step when you're unsure whether to seek an evaluation.

Based at the University of Idaho, CDHD is the state's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, supporting families through education, research, and community services. It's a trusted hub for information and connection to disability supports across Idaho.

Idaho's statewide early intervention program helps children from birth to age 3 who have a developmental delay or a condition likely to cause one. Services like developmental therapy, speech, and occupational therapy are provided at no cost to families, and you can refer your own child.

This university clinic in Pocatello offers comprehensive autism and neurodevelopmental evaluations, using the gold-standard ADOS-2 assessment, for anyone from 12 months old through adulthood. It's open to the whole community and offers an affordable, high-quality diagnostic option.

A pediatric psychology practice in Coeur d'Alene dedicated exclusively to comprehensive autism evaluations for children and adolescents. They offer families in northern Idaho a specialized place to seek a diagnosis.

This Meridian-based clinic provides early diagnosis and evaluation for children and teens ages 18 months to 18 years. Their focus is on getting families a clear, timely autism diagnosis so support can begin sooner.

Every state has a federally funded Parent Training & Information Center offering free help with IEPs, special-education rights, and early intervention. This hub's directory locates the center that serves your state.

A national nonprofit protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Use their member directory to find a special-education attorney or trained advocate near you when you need help with an IEP or a dispute with a school.

Every state has a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency that offers free legal help when a school isn't following your child's IEP or evaluating them as required. This directory connects you to the office serving your area.

As Idaho's official protection and advocacy agency, Disability Rights Idaho offers free help and legal advocacy when your child faces problems getting the special education and services they're entitled to. They can advise you, help you write letters, and step in when the school isn't listening.

If you and your school disagree about your child's IEP, the state's dispute resolution office offers free facilitation, mediation, formal complaints, and due process hearings to help resolve it. These options are open to any Idaho parent and you don't have to try them in any set order.

IPUL is Idaho's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, where parents who have raised kids with disabilities help you understand IEPs, 504 plans, and your special education rights. Their coaching is free and available to families statewide.

Caldwell's special education department offers a continuum of services from developmental preschool through age 21, plus Child Find screenings to identify children who may qualify. Bring your child's current IEP or ask for a screening to get started.

Idaho's state education agency walks you through your parental rights, IEP meetings, procedural safeguards, and how to file for mediation or a complaint if you disagree with your child's school. Free, official guidance for every Idaho family navigating special education.

If your child attends school in Nampa, this is your local special education team, serving students ages 3-21 with IEPs, therapies, and procedural safeguards available in 11 languages. Reach out to the director's office to start an evaluation or ask IEP questions.

Serving families across Caldwell and south Nampa, Vallivue's team handles evaluations, IEP development, and services under IDEA and Section 504. Call the district office to connect with special education staff about your child's needs.

You matter too. Psychology Today's therapist finder filters for 'caregiver stress' and 'autism family,' and Open Path Collective offers reduced-cost therapy sessions nationwide. You cannot support your child well without also supporting yourself.

This is Idaho's state program connecting kids with autism and developmental disabilities to intervention services like behavioral therapy and skill-building, plus family supports such as respite. Call to apply, check eligibility, or find approved provider agencies near you.

Idaho's Parent Training and Information Center, a nonprofit that helps families navigate developmental disability and autism services, early intervention, and special education with one-on-one guidance and training. A warm first call when you're not sure where to start.

St. Luke's Children's offers pediatric speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy for kids with autism and other developmental needs, with clinics in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, and Twin Falls. A trusted hospital-based option for evaluations and ongoing therapy.

A local autism clinic in Nampa that provides diagnostic evaluations and personalized ABA therapy for children as young as 12 months. They accept Medicaid and many major insurance plans and focus on early support for communication, social, and daily-living skills.

A Nampa-based provider offering ABA therapy, behavior intervention, and early childhood developmental services for children and youth ages 3 to 21. They work closely with families to build practical, positive skills at home and in the community.

A Treasure Valley pediatric therapy practice offering speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy, with Nampa and Caldwell among the communities they serve. A good option for kids who need hands-on developmental support close to home.

A pediatric rehabilitation clinic right in Nampa offering physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy tailored to each child, including kids with developmental disabilities and sensory needs. Part of the St. Luke's hospital system, so care is coordinated and close to home.

ABLE accounts let people with disabilities (onset before age 26) save money tax-free without losing Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This center compares every state's ABLE program so you can pick the best one for your family.

Idaho ABLE lets people with a disability that began before age 46 save money for disability-related expenses without losing SSI, Medicaid, or other benefits. The State Independent Living Council offers free help setting up an account and understanding the program.

Idaho's Medicaid program provides home- and community-based services and support for children under 18 with developmental disabilities so they can stay with their families. Call the Developmental Disability Program office to ask about eligibility and start an application.

Idaho Medicaid's home and community based services for children with developmental disabilities include respite care that gives caregivers a chance to rest, plus skill-building, behavioral, and family supports. It is a key path to funded respite in Idaho.

Idaho Legal Aid offers free civil legal help to low-income families applying for or appealing SSI and Social Security disability. They walk you through the process, deadlines, and what to expect at a hearing.

This state Medicaid program covers children with long-term disabilities or complex medical needs who live at home, even when family income is above the usual Medicaid limits. It looks at your child's needs rather than only your paycheck.

SSI provides monthly payments to children and adults with disabilities who have limited income and resources. You can apply or ask questions by phone; the closest Social Security office to Canyon County is in Boise.

The nation's oldest grassroots autism organization. Their National Helpline connects families to information and referrals, and their affiliate finder points you to a local chapter in your area for in-person support and events.

The largest national community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Local chapters offer advocacy, family support, and lifelong services. Use the chapter finder to locate the office nearest you.

Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential referral line for local health and human services in almost every US community — including disability services, respite, food, housing, and financial assistance.

This state council advocates for people with developmental disabilities and their families and helps them find and direct the services and supports they need. A good starting point for understanding your rights and the systems that serve your child.

RISE provides respite care, family education (including autism-specific training), community-based supports, and recreation for Idaho children with developmental disabilities. Their respite gives caregivers a real break while kids are cared for by trained staff.

A statewide program offering year-round sports, fitness, health screenings, and community for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 2 and up. It's a joyful way for your child to build friendships, confidence, and belonging.

LINC is Southwest Idaho's Center for Independent Living, with a local office right in Caldwell that serves Canyon County families. They offer peer support, independent-living skills, recreation opportunities, and friendly help navigating disability services.

The City of Nampa's parks department offers 'Splash of Inclusion' sensory swim sessions in a calm, low-stimulation setting, with lifeguards trained in sensory integration and adaptive aquatics. It is a gentle, local way to enjoy the water close to home.

RISE runs respite care so caregivers can take a much-needed break, plus recreational and community programs that help children with autism and developmental disabilities join in local activities and make friends. Their Nampa office serves families across Canyon County.

A state council focused on independence, inclusion, and long-term planning for Idahoans with developmental disabilities, offering guidance, training, and connections to services across the lifespan. A helpful starting point for families mapping out adult and long-term supports.

Idaho's state agency that helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job, with special programs for transition-age students moving from high school into work. Counselors offer career guidance, job coaching, training, and workplace support in offices across all 44 counties.

A state-funded program offering long-term job coaching, transportation to work, and ongoing work support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need help staying employed after vocational rehab ends. Families usually reach it through a referral from Idaho Vocational Rehabilitation.

The state program that connects adults with developmental disabilities to Medicaid supports like day habilitation, supported employment, residential help, and self-directed 'My Voice, My Choice' services. This is also where your family applies when a young adult ages out of children's DD services into the adult system.

When your adult child needs help making decisions, this official court program walks you through guardianship and conservatorship, with required training, forms, and a coordinator in every judicial district to answer questions.

This state agency helps young adults and adults with autism prepare for, find, and keep a job through counseling, training, and job-placement support. The Nampa office serves families right here in Canyon County.