County resource guide
Autism Resources in Multnomah County, Oregon
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Multnomah County. Oregon statewide resources also apply.
Multnomah County (Portland) is home to OHSU's Institute on Development & Disability — Oregon's federally designated UCEDD and gold standard for autism evaluation. Doernbecher Children's Hospital provides additional pediatric evaluation capacity. Oregon FACETS is the state's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy. Oregon requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Provider directory
Local Providers13 providers in Multnomah County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Hillsboro · multi-county
Legacy Health — Child Development Program
Developmental and autism evaluations at Legacy Health in Washington County, serving the Portland west suburbs including Beaverton and Hillsboro. More accessible waitlists than OHSU for many families.
Alternative to OHSU with potentially shorter wait times.
Lake Oswego · multi-county
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental and autism evaluations at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin, serving the south Portland metro including Clackamas County communities like Lake Oswego and West Linn. Part of Legacy Health's network with referral pathways to OHSU for complex cases.
Legacy network — referrals to OHSU Portland available for complex evaluations.
Portland
OHSU — Institute on Development & Disability
Oregon's premier autism evaluation program at Oregon Health & Science University. The Institute on Development & Disability (IDD) is Oregon's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and offers comprehensive multi-disciplinary autism assessments. Gold standard for complex cases in the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon's UCEDD — federally designated center of excellence. Worth the waitlist for complex or adult cases.
Portland
OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatric evaluations at Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Oregon's only dedicated children's hospital, affiliated with OHSU. Serves Multnomah County and the greater Portland metro.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Portland
Autism Learning Partners — Portland
ABA therapy center at 4620 SE International Way, Portland. Serving Multnomah County since 1988 with 35+ years of evidence-based autism treatment.
Source: https://autismlearningpartners.com/locations/oregon/multnomah-county/portland/
Oregon City · multi-county
BehaviorSpan — Clackamas County
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Clackamas County including Oregon City, Lake Oswego, and Happy Valley. BCBA-supervised individualized programming using naturalistic and play-based methods. Accepts Oregon Health Plan Medicaid and commercial insurance under Oregon's ABA mandate.
Oregon requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Portland · multi-county
Cascade Centers — Portland
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in the Portland metro. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic approach. Accepts most commercial insurance and Oregon Medicaid (OHP).
Oregon requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Portland
Centria Autism — Portland
Comprehensive ABA therapy and autism diagnostic evaluations by licensed psychologists at the Portland NE Avenue location.
Source: https://centriahealthcare.com/location/portland-centria-autism-6135-ne-avenue/
Portland
Climb Behavioral Solutions — Portland
Expert ABA therapy with verbal behavior focus in Portland, Oregon. Serves Multnomah County families.
Source: https://climbaba.com
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Milwaukie · multi-county
Providence Milwaukie Hospital — Pediatric OT & Sensory
Pediatric occupational therapy and sensory integration services through Providence Milwaukie Hospital, serving Clackamas County families in Milwaukie, Gladstone, and Oregon City. SIPT-trained OTs with expertise in sensory processing and autism-related motor challenges.
Providence network spans the Portland metro — referrals across facilities available.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Portland · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon
Oregon's statewide autism organization headquartered in Portland. Support groups, resource navigation, family events, and policy advocacy across Multnomah County and the state.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Hood River · multi-county
FACT Oregon — Hood River County
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Hood River County families from FACT Oregon, Oregon's federally funded PTI. Helps navigate Hood River County School District IEP processes. The county's proximity to Portland means in-person FACT Oregon events are accessible.
FREE. Hood River's I-84 access to Portland means FACT Oregon in-person training is practical.
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 Multnomah County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Oregon ODDS — Multnomah County DD Services
Contact Oregon ODDS for Multnomah County waiver enrollment and developmental disability services.
Adult services
- Oregon ODDS — Multnomah County DD Services
Contact Oregon ODDS for Multnomah County waiver enrollment and developmental disability services.
Respite & support
- Oregon ODDS — Multnomah County DD Services
Contact Oregon ODDS for Multnomah County waiver enrollment and developmental disability services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Multnomah 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 Multnomah County
Serving families across Multnomah County including Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, Maywood Park, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Beaverton and Hillsboro and more.
See all Oregon resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Oregon.
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