County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington County, Minnesota
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington County. Minnesota statewide resources also apply.
Washington County — home to Woodbury, Cottage Grove, and Stillwater — is a growing suburban county east of St. Paul. Families benefit from access to the Twin Cities provider network and Children's Minnesota for evaluations. Minnesota's Early Intervention program is available through county Early Childhood Special Education. PACER Center provides free IEP advocacy, and CDCS waivers are available for eligible residents. Minnesota requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Washington County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Center City · multi-county
Children's Minnesota — Autism Diagnostic Referral
Children's Minnesota accepts referrals from Chisago County for comprehensive autism evaluations at its Twin Cities campuses. As one of Minnesota's leading pediatric diagnostic centers, it serves the east metro corridor including Chisago County families.
Referral required. High demand — ask about telehealth intake options.
Woodbury
Gillette Children's — East Metro Autism Evaluation Clinic
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare provides autism spectrum disorder evaluations for Washington County children at its east metro clinic in Woodbury. Interdisciplinary assessments with developmental pediatrics and neuropsychology, serving Stillwater, Woodbury, and surrounding communities.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Center City · multi-county
Fraser — ABA Therapy East Metro
Fraser provides ABA therapy and autism services to families in Chisago County through its east metro programming. In-home and clinic-based options with BCBA supervision and coordination from the Twin Cities regional office.
Woodbury
Fraser — Woodbury ABA Therapy Center
Fraser's Woodbury location brings comprehensive ABA therapy and autism support services to Washington County families. BCBA-supervised therapy, social skills programming, and parent training serve children and teens in Woodbury, Stillwater, and the greater east metro.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Woodbury
Speech & Language Associates — Woodbury
Speech & Language Associates provides specialized speech-language therapy for autistic children and adolescents in Woodbury and Washington County. Services include AAC evaluation and training, social pragmatic language groups, and school consultation for east metro families.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Stillwater
Pediatric Therapeutic Services — Stillwater OT & Sensory
Pediatric Therapeutic Services' Stillwater clinic offers occupational therapy and sensory processing treatment for autistic children in Washington County. Sensory gym, fine motor development, self-regulation strategies, and sensory diet planning for families in the Stillwater and Lake Elmo area.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Center City · multi-county
Autism Society of Minnesota — East Metro Support
Autism Society of Minnesota connects Chisago County families to support groups, resource specialists, and community events in the east metro area. Helpline staff can assist with waiver navigation and finding local providers.
FREE.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Minneapolis · multi-county
PACER Center
Minnesota's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center and one of the most respected disability family advocacy organizations in the country. Free IEP advocacy, training, workshops, and one-on-one support. PACER's resources are used nationally. Headquartered in Minneapolis.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. One of the nation's best parent advocacy centers — call before any IEP dispute.
Minneapolis · multi-county
PACER Center — Scott County Families
PACER Center, Minnesota's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, serves all Minnesota families including those in Scott County. Free IEP advocacy, training workshops, and parent-to-parent support. One of the nation's premier disability advocacy organizations.
FREE. Federally funded PTI — serves all MN counties statewide. Call before any IEP dispute.
Woodbury
PACER Center — Washington County Autism Advocacy
PACER Center, Minnesota's federally designated Parent Training and Information Center, serves Washington County families with free IEP advocacy, disability rights education, and parent workshops. PACER's resources help Stillwater and Woodbury families navigate school systems and access benefits.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Washington County.
School & special education
- South Washington County Schools — Special Education
ISD 833 is the largest district in Washington County.
Services & benefits
- Washington County Social Services — Disability Services
Washington County manages HCBS waiver intake and DD services.
Adult services
- Washington County Social Services — Disability Services
Washington County manages HCBS waiver intake and DD services.
Respite & support
- Washington County Social Services — Disability Services
Washington County manages HCBS waiver intake and DD services.
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.
Communities served
Cities in Washington County
Serving families across Washington County including Stillwater, Woodbury, Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Forest Lake, Lake Elmo, Hugo, Mahtomedi, Afton and Scandia and more.
See all Minnesota resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Minnesota.
Minnesota state guide →Nearby counties in Minnesota
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