County resource guide
Deschutes County, Oregon
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Deschutes County. Oregon statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Bend · multi-county
St. Charles Health System — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental and autism diagnostic services through St. Charles Health System, the dominant healthcare provider in central Oregon. Located in Bend and serving rapidly growing Deschutes County and surrounding high-desert communities.
St. Charles is central Oregon's regional medical center. Telehealth options available for rural families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Bend
Deschutes County EI/ECSE — Early Intervention
Oregon EI/ECSE early intervention services for children birth through age 5 in Deschutes County. Home visits, developmental therapy, and specialized preschool programming for children with autism and developmental delays.
Free under IDEA. Contact through the Deschutes County ESD for a Child Find screening.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Bend · multi-county
High Desert ABA — Bend
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Bend and Deschutes County. BCBA-supervised programs with naturalistic and play-based methods. Accepts Oregon Health Plan and most commercial insurance plans.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Bend · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Central Oregon Chapter
Central Oregon chapter of the Autism Society of Oregon. Peer support groups, parent meetups, family recreation events, and resource navigation for Bend's fast-growing autism community. Connects to statewide advocacy and policy work.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Bend · multi-county
FACT Oregon — Central Oregon Outreach
FACT Oregon (Family and Community Together) provides free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and family navigation support in Deschutes County. Oregon's federally funded PTI serves all 36 counties including rapidly growing central Oregon.
FREE statewide PTI. Telehealth consultations available for central Oregon families.
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