County resource guide
Autism Resources in Gilliam County, Oregon
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gilliam County. Oregon statewide resources also apply.
Gilliam County (Condon) is one of Oregon's smallest and most rural counties, bordering the Columbia River. Very limited local healthcare requires families to travel to Pendleton or Portland for medical needs and autism evaluations. Condon School District is very small. Oregon FACETS provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Telehealth is essential for Gilliam County families.
Provider directory
Local Providers14 providers in Gilliam County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
The Dalles · multi-county
Mid-Columbia Medical Center — Pediatric & Behavioral Health Services
Pediatric and behavioral health services through Mid-Columbia Medical Center (MCMC) in The Dalles, the primary hospital for Wasco County and the Columbia Gorge region. MCMC coordinates referrals to OHSU Portland or Providence in Hood River for comprehensive autism evaluations. The Dalles serves as the regional hub for the Mid-Columbia.
Mid-Columbia regional hub — OHSU Portland (90 min west on I-84) for comprehensive evaluations.
Condon · multi-county
Mid-Columbia Medical Center — The Dalles (Gilliam Referral)
Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles (Wasco County) is the regional healthcare hub for Gilliam County families. Approximately 35 miles from Condon via US-97, it provides referrals to developmental specialists and serves the Columbia River corridor.
The Dalles is the regional healthcare hub for the Columbia River corridor counties. Plan for travel for specialist evaluations.
Moro · multi-county
Mid-Columbia Medical Center — The Dalles (Sherman Referral)
Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles (Wasco County) is the regional hub for Sherman County families. Moro is approximately 30 miles from The Dalles via Highway 97, making it one of the more accessible remote Oregon counties.
The Dalles is Sherman County's practical healthcare hub for specialist referrals — a short drive via US-97.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Condon
Gilliam County Early Intervention / Gorge ESD
Oregon Early Intervention for Gilliam County children under age 3, delivered through the Gorge Education Service District. In-home evaluations and developmental therapy at no cost for qualifying families in Condon and surrounding communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery is essential in this very rural county.
The Dalles · multi-county
Wasco County EI/ECSE — Early Intervention
Oregon EI/ECSE early intervention services for children birth through age 5 in Wasco County, administered through The Dalles School District and the North Central ESD. Home visits, developmental therapy, and ECSE preschool for children with autism and developmental delays. Free under federal IDEA Part C.
Free under IDEA. Contact North Central ESD for Child Find intake.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Condon · multi-county
OHSU Telehealth — Columbia Gorge / Gilliam County
OHSU provides telehealth behavioral health services for Gilliam County families. Video-based support from Portland-area specialists is the most accessible ongoing mental health option for this remote, very small county.
Moro · multi-county
OHSU Telehealth — Columbia Gorge / Sherman County
OHSU provides telehealth behavioral health services for Sherman County families. With The Dalles just 30 miles away, families also have the option of in-person MCMC services for some care needs.
Heppner · multi-county
OHSU Telehealth — Columbia River / Morrow County
OHSU provides telehealth behavioral health support for Morrow County families. Video-based specialist access from Portland is the most practical ongoing care option for this rural I-84 corridor county.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Fossil · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Central Oregon (Wheeler County)
The Autism Society of Oregon connects Wheeler County families with statewide peer support and central Oregon resources. Virtual peer networks are the primary community option for families in one of Oregon's smallest and most remote counties.
Moro · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Columbia Gorge (Sherman County)
The Autism Society of Oregon connects Sherman County families with Gorge regional resources and statewide peer networks. The Dalles community is the nearest active autism parent network for Sherman County families.
Condon · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Columbia River Corridor
The Autism Society of Oregon connects Gilliam County families to statewide peer support and Columbia Gorge regional resources. Online peer networks are the primary community option for this very small Oregon county.
Heppner · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Columbia River Corridor (Morrow County)
The Autism Society of Oregon connects Morrow County families with statewide peer resources. Online connections are the primary community option, with the Pendleton autism parent community as the nearest active regional network.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
The Dalles · multi-county
FACT Oregon — Columbia Gorge Outreach
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Wasco County families from FACT Oregon, Oregon's federally funded PTI. Helps families in The Dalles and surrounding Gorge communities navigate school district IEP processes. Phone and telehealth support available.
FREE. Oregon's federally funded PTI — telehealth support for the rural gorge region.
Condon
Oregon FACETS — Gilliam County Advocacy
Oregon's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and training by phone and video for Gilliam County families. Expert support for navigating Condon School District's special education process.
FREE. Remote services are essential for one of Oregon's smallest and most remote counties.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Gilliam 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 Oregon resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Oregon.
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