County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington County, Oregon
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington County. Oregon statewide resources also apply.
Washington County (Beaverton, Hillsboro) is part of the greater Portland metro and benefits from OHSU and Oregon FACETS for evaluations and free IEP advocacy. Legacy Health provides a more accessible evaluation alternative for families facing long OHSU waitlists. Oregon's ABA insurance mandate applies statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers9 providers in Washington 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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
St. Helens · multi-county
Centria Autism — Northwest Oregon
In-home and community-based ABA therapy serving Columbia County and the lower Columbia River corridor. BCBA-supervised programs for children and teens. Accepts Oregon Health Plan Medicaid and commercial insurance. Proximity to Portland allows access to Portland-area providers as well.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Lake Oswego · multi-county
Pediatric Therapy Network — Lake Oswego
Speech-language pathology for children with autism, including AAC, pragmatic language, and social communication. Serves Clackamas County families in Lake Oswego, West Linn, and Tualatin. Child-centered, play-based therapy approach with family coaching components.
Specializes in pediatric speech and AAC. Accepts most commercial insurance.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Newberg · multi-county
Providence Newberg Medical Center — Behavioral Health
Behavioral health and mental health services for children and adolescents through Providence Newberg Medical Center. Serves the Newberg and Dundee areas of Yamhill County, with referral pathways to Providence's larger Portland network for autism-specific care.
Providence network spans Portland metro — can coordinate care across counties.
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.
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.
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 Washington County.
School & special education
- Hillsboro School District — Special Education
Hillsboro SD is the largest district in Washington County, OR.
Services & benefits
- Oregon ODDS — Washington County DD Services
Contact Oregon ODDS for Washington County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Oregon ODDS — Washington County DD Services
Contact Oregon ODDS for Washington County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Oregon ODDS — Washington County DD Services
Contact Oregon ODDS for Washington County waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Washington 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 Washington County
Serving families across Washington County including Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Forest Grove, Cornelius, King City, North Plains and Banks 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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