County resource guide
Polk County, Oregon
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Polk County. Oregon statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Dallas · multi-county
Salem Health — Developmental Pediatrics (Polk County)
Developmental pediatric and autism evaluation services through Salem Health, the primary health system serving the greater mid-Willamette Valley. Polk County families in Dallas and Monmouth access Salem Health's specialists in adjacent Marion County — Salem is just 15 miles east of Dallas.
Polk County families typically access Salem Health services in Salem — short drive from Dallas or Independence.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Dallas
Polk County EI/ECSE — Early Intervention
Oregon EI/ECSE early intervention services for children birth through age 5 in Polk County, administered through the Polk County ESD. Home-based developmental therapy, speech, and OT for children with autism or developmental delays. Free under federal IDEA Part C.
Free under IDEA. Contact Polk County ESD for Child Find intake. No cost to families.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Dallas · multi-county
ACI of Oregon — Mid-Willamette Valley
In-home and community-based ABA therapy for Polk County children and families. BCBA-supervised programs serving Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence. Accepts Oregon Health Plan and commercial insurance under Oregon's ABA coverage mandate.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Dallas · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Mid-Valley West Network
Parent support network for Polk County families affiliated with the Autism Society of Oregon. Peer connections spanning Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence, with links to the larger Salem-area autism support community and statewide ASO resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Dallas · multi-county
FACT Oregon — Polk County
Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Polk County families from FACT Oregon, Oregon's federally funded PTI. Helps families in Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence navigate school district IEP evaluations and meetings. Phone and telehealth support available.
FREE. Oregon's federally funded PTI — also covers Western Oregon University families in Monmouth.
McMinnville · multi-county
FACT Oregon — Yamhill County
Free special education advocacy for Yamhill County families from FACT Oregon, Oregon's federally funded PTI. Supports families through McMinnville, Newberg, and other Yamhill County school districts. Phone and telehealth support available.
FREE. Oregon's only federally funded PTI. Available statewide.
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