County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington County, Indiana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington County. Indiana statewide resources also apply.
Washington County — home to Salem — is in southern Indiana. Washington County Hospital provides some healthcare. Salem Community Schools provides special education. Families travel to Louisville, Kentucky or Bloomington for specialized autism evaluation. Indiana's First Steps is available, and IN*SOURCE provides free statewide IEP advocacy.
Provider directory
Local Providers5 providers in Washington County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Salem · multi-county
Daviess Community Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Washington County families in Salem access developmental screenings and referrals through regional hospitals in Bloomington and Louisville for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Salem
First Steps — Washington County Early Intervention
Indiana First Steps provides free in-home early intervention for Washington County children birth to 3. Evaluations available for families with developmental or autism concerns in Salem.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Salem · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy — Jeffersonville Region
Hopebridge serves Washington County families from its Jeffersonville center with ABA therapy and telehealth options. In-home service delivery available for families in Salem.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Salem · multi-county
Autism Society of Indiana — Washington County
Autism Society of Indiana connects Washington County families to peer support and advocacy. Louisville-area and Jeffersonville chapters offer the closest in-person programming for Salem families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Salem · multi-county
IN*SOURCE — Special Education Advocacy
IN*SOURCE provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for Washington County families. Statewide helpline and southern Indiana workshops available.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Washington 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 Indiana resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Indiana.
Indiana state guide →Nearby counties in Indiana
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