County resource guide
Wasco County, Oregon
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Wasco County. Oregon statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic 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.
Hood River · multi-county
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Services
Pediatric and primary care services through Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, serving this scenic gorge community of orchards and outdoor recreation. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Providence coordinates referrals to Legacy or OHSU in Portland — about 60 miles west on I-84. Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles is an alternative.
60 min to Portland on I-84 — practical for specialist evaluations. Providence network facilitates referrals.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Hood River · multi-county
Centria Autism — Columbia Gorge
In-home and community-based ABA therapy serving Hood River County and the Columbia Gorge region. BCBA-supervised programs for children and teens. Accepts Oregon Health Plan Medicaid and commercial insurance. Providence network families benefit from coordinated referrals.
The Dalles · multi-county
Oregon Behavior Consultants — Columbia Gorge
In-home and community-based ABA therapy serving Wasco County and the Columbia Gorge corridor. OBC provides BCBA-supervised programs adapted to the rural gorge landscape, with telehealth parent training. Accepts OHP Medicaid and commercial insurance under Oregon's ABA mandate.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Hood River · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Columbia Gorge / Hood River
Parent support network for Hood River County families connected to the Autism Society of Oregon. Links Hood River's tight-knit outdoor community with the Portland-area autism support network via I-84 and with statewide ASO resources and events.
The Dalles · multi-county
Autism Society of Oregon — Columbia Gorge Network
Parent peer support network for Wasco County families affiliated with the Autism Society of Oregon. Connects The Dalles and Columbia Gorge families with statewide ASO resources, peer support, and family events. Regional ties to the Portland metro autism community via I-84.
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.
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.
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