County resource guide
Autism Resources in Lane County, Oregon
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lane County. Oregon statewide resources also apply.
Lane County (Eugene, Springfield) is home to the University of Oregon and is Oregon's second most populous county, served by PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center for healthcare. Families access OHSU in Portland or U of O-affiliated resources for specialized autism evaluations. Oregon FACETS provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Oregon's ODDS and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education programs serve eligible residents.
Provider directory
Local Providers6 providers in Lane County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Eugene · multi-county
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center — Pediatric Developmental Services
Developmental and autism evaluations through PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene, Lane County's major regional health system. Serves Eugene and the broader south Willamette Valley with developmental pediatric specialists. Coordinates with OHSU for complex or adult-onset cases.
PeaceHealth is the dominant health system in Lane County. Referral typically required from primary care.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Eugene
Lane County EI/ECSE — Early Intervention
Oregon EI/ECSE early intervention services for children birth through age 5 in Lane County, administered through the Lane Education Service District. Home visits, developmental therapy, and ECSE preschool programming for children with autism and developmental delays in Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding communities. Free under federal IDEA Part C.
Free under IDEA. Contact Lane ESD for Child Find intake.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Eugene · multi-county
Cascade Centers — Eugene
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Eugene and Lane County. BCBA-supervised naturalistic programming for children and teens. Accepts Oregon Health Plan Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans under Oregon's ABA mandate.
Oregon mandates commercial insurance ABA coverage. OHP accepted.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Eugene
University of Oregon — Communication Disorders & Sciences Clinic
University of Oregon's speech-language clinic in Eugene offers speech therapy at reduced cost, supervised by licensed SLPs. Serves Lane County families seeking communication support for autistic children, including AAC evaluation and pragmatic language therapy.
University clinic — reduced-cost services supervised by licensed SLPs. Excellent local option.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Eugene
White Bird Clinic — Behavioral Health & Mental Health
White Bird Clinic in Eugene provides behavioral and mental health services including support for autistic children, teens, and adults experiencing co-occurring anxiety, depression, or crisis. A Eugene institution since 1970 with sliding-scale fees and OHP acceptance. Integrated, community-based care model.
Sliding-scale fees available. Long-standing Eugene community health resource.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Portland · multi-county
Oregon FACETS
Oregon's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Oregon families. Knows Oregon's special education regulations and IEP timelines.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Oregon.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Lane County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Oregon ODDS — Lane County DD Services
Contact Oregon ODDS for Lane County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Oregon ODDS — Lane County DD Services
Contact Oregon ODDS for Lane County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Oregon ODDS — Lane County DD Services
Contact Oregon ODDS for Lane County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Lane 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 Lane County
Serving families across Lane County including Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Florence, Junction City, Coburg, Veneta, Elmira and Harrisburg and more.
See all Oregon resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Oregon.
Oregon state guide →Nearby counties in Oregon
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