County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington County, Utah
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington County. Utah statewide resources also apply.
Washington County anchors southern Utah's "Dixie" region, centered on St. George — the fastest-growing metro area in the state. Washington County School District provides special education services across the county. The provider landscape is growing but still thinner than the Wasatch Front; families in St. George often wait longer for evaluations and therapy openings than their Salt Lake counterparts. The Utah Parent Center's statewide services are available here by phone and telehealth, and DSPD's Southwest Region handles waiver intake.
Immediate resources
Key contacts for Washington County
Phone numbers you can call today — no referral needed for most.
Child Find contact for Washington County School District Special Education. Serves the St. George and greater Washington County area.
Free evaluations and services for children under 3 with developmental delays. Call to request an evaluation — no doctor referral required.
Provider directory
Local Providers42 providers in Washington County
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0 providers in Washington County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
St. George
Autism Therapy Services
Locally owned and operated autism specialty practice in St. George with 20+ years serving Southern Utah. Offers autism assessment/diagnostic testing (free screenings and comprehensive testing for young children, using ADOS/ADI), plus ABA therapy, communication therapy, social skills and play skills groups, and school-prep/support programs. Staff include psychology, education, speech-language, and behavior analysis.
Source: https://autismtherapyservices.com/autism-assessment-testing/
St. George
Possibilities ABA — St. George
Comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations and ABA therapy for neurodivergent learners in southern Utah. Center- and home-based options. Accepts Medicaid and most private insurance.
410 E Tabernacle St, St. George. Reported no waitlist for evaluations; comprehensive eval ~$1,200. Source: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/autism-is-a-superpower-possibilities-southern-utah-program-transforms-lives-with-compassionate-care/
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
· multi-county
ABA Cedar Tree
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves all ages; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
· multi-county
ABA Golden Steps UT, LLC
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves up to 13 years; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
· multi-county
ABA Total Care
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves 2 to 12 years; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
Sandy · multi-county
ABA with Iris
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves all ages.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
Salt Lake City · multi-county
Argo ABA
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves up to 21 years; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
Salt Lake City · multi-county
Attain ABA Therapy
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves up to 21 years; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
Salt Lake City · multi-county
Aviation ABA
In-home and school-based ABA therapy for children with autism across the Wasatch Front and southern Utah. Coordinates with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school teams.
Clinic based at 1240 E Stringham Ave, Salt Lake City; services delivered in-home/school across listed counties. Source: https://aviationaba.com/locations/
Salt Lake City · multi-county
Avion ABA UT LLC
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves up to 21 years; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
· multi-county
Chrysalis
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves all ages; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
Salt Lake City · multi-county
EverReach ABA
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves all ages; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
Salt Lake City · multi-county
Gracious Growth ABA
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves 2 to 18 years.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
· multi-county
Hannah's Gift
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves 3 to 21 years; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
· multi-county
Honey Beehavior Analysis
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves all ages; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
· multi-county
Just Parent
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves all ages; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
· multi-county
Kids First Services
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves 2 months; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
Washington
Ryse Behavior Therapy
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves all ages; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
· multi-county
SilverSwing ABA
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves 2 and up; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
St. George · multi-county
Summit Behavior Services
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves 3 to 18 years; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
Provo · multi-county
Zion Behavioral Services LLC
ABA therapy provider listed on the Utah Department of Health CSHCN provider list. Serves all ages; accepts Medicaid.
Listed on Utah CSHCN ABA provider list (updated 8/5/2026). Reported no waitlist at time of listing — call to confirm. Source: https://familyhealth.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Office_CSHCN/pdf/autism/ABAProviders.pdf
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
St. George
Kids First Therapy — Southern Utah
Speech-language pathology serving Southern Utah families. AAC assessments and autism-specific communication therapy.
Verify current availability — therapist capacity varies.
St. George
Red Rock Pediatric Therapies
St. George pediatric speech-language and occupational therapy practice (around 13 licensed SLPs and OTs) with specialties in autism, augmentative/alternative communication (AAC), childhood apraxia of speech, and feeding therapy. Uses neuro-affirming practices; serves birth through school age. Reported address 75 S 100 E Suite 2B, St. George (verify suite).
Source: https://redrockpediatrictherapies.com/our-therapists/
Salt Lake City · multi-county
Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association (USHA)
State association with a provider directory for finding licensed speech-language pathologists in Utah with autism experience.
Use their provider search to find SLPs near you.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
St. George
PEAK Therapy — St. George
Pediatric occupational and speech therapy in St. George. Sensory integration focus. Serves Washington County and surrounding areas.
Feeding therapy
Feeding therapy for food selectivity, texture aversions, and mealtime challenges.
St. George
Prickly Pear Pediatric Therapy
St. George pediatric clinic (321 N Mall Dr. Bldg N, St. George 84790) providing speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and feeding therapy for children. Specializes in childhood apraxia of speech, speech delays, and Gestalt Language Processing; experienced with nonverbal autistic children. Serves ages 18 months to 18 years across Southern Utah.
Source: https://pricklypearkids.com/
Respite care
Respite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
Statewide · multi-county
DSPD respite — and Utah's Caregiver Compensation program
DSPD funds respite delivered in your home, in the respite provider's home or in a specialized facility. Utah also now runs Caregiver Compensation, an ongoing program under which parents, step-parents, legal guardians and spouses providing extraordinary care to a qualifying family member can be PAID for it — a genuinely unusual arrangement that began in 2024 and that many eligible families still have not heard of.
Caregiver Compensation and respite are separate things and you may qualify for both. The Utah Parent Center gives free help with DSPD paperwork.
~3,000 providers nationwide
ARCH National Respite Locator
A free national database of respite providers searchable by state and locality — home care agencies, community-based organizations and state programs. The single best starting point for finding respite anywhere in the country, and it is the tool state agencies themselves point families toward.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Before you pay out of pocket, check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds — respite is covered by nearly every state waiver, and many families never think to ask.
Most states run one
Your state's Lifespan Respite Care Program
Lifespan Respite Care Programs are federally seeded, state-run programs that help families of any age and any disability find and pay for respite — often including vouchers or subsidies that do not depend on having a Medicaid waiver. Most states have one, they are chronically under-used, and they are rarely mentioned by anyone else in the system.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Search for "[your state] Lifespan Respite" or use the ARCH directory. Ask specifically about voucher or subsidy programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Salt Lake City · multi-county
Autism Council of Utah
Statewide coalition connecting families to resources, advocating for autism services, and coordinating provider networks. Hosts annual conferences and publishes the Utah provider directory.
Logan · multi-county
Utah Parent Center
Utah's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) under IDEA. Free IEP advocacy, dispute resolution support, and training for families statewide. This is the single most valuable call you can make.
FREE. Federally funded. Know your rights before every IEP meeting.
Activities, clubs & recreation
Clubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
Draper · multi-county
Special Olympics Utah
12227 S. Business Park Drive, Bldg. 5, Suite 100W, Draper, UT 84020
The Utah state program, offering year-round training and state competition at no cost to athletes or their families. Sports include athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, cheerleading, cycling, dance, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, snowshoeing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Serves children and adults.
Eligibility centers on intellectual disability. If your family member is autistic without an intellectual disability, ask about fit before signing up.
200+ locations nationwide
ACEing Autism
Weekly Saturday tennis clinics built specifically for autistic children aged 5 to 18, run by volunteers at more than 200 locations across the country, serving over 7,000 players. Sessions run in six-week blocks of an hour. This is the clearest example of the interest-based model working: the sport supplies the structure, the turn-taking and the reason to be there, so the social side happens sideways rather than being the task.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location — around $120 for a six-week session at some sites, with scholarships available. Use the map on their site to find your nearest program, schedule and local contact.
~4,000 camps nationwide
American Camp Association — camp finder
A free searchable directory of close to 4,000 summer camps that can be filtered for camps serving autistic campers, by distance, session length, activities and cost. The best single starting point for finding a day or overnight camp anywhere in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Registration for specialized camps typically opens December–February and popular overnight camps fill within days. Start the funding conversation in autumn.
Nationwide — find your local chapter
Best Buddies
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus employment, leadership and inclusive living programs. Over 4,000 chapters across all 50 states, serving school-age through adult. If what your family wants is a friend rather than an activity, this is the most direct answer in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89BUDDY, to locate your nearest chapter.
Local affiliates across most of the country
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Day and overnight camps run through local Easterseals affiliates, several of them autism-specific, with weekend respite and family camp sessions as well. Many affiliates operate sliding-scale fees, and several camps serve adults alongside children.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between affiliates — check what your nearest one actually runs rather than assuming the national description applies.
Week-long camps hosted nationwide
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle, using adapted roller bikes over a week-long camp that gradually transfers balance to the rider. Learning to ride a bike is a milestone a lot of autistic children are quietly written off for, and this is the program that most reliably delivers it. Camps are hosted by local organizations across the country, so availability is by host town rather than by chapter.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their site for host locations and dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
Local chapters in a number of US cities
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Volunteer-led one-to-one recreation for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities, at no cost to families or carers. The one-to-one model is the point: a volunteer is paired with your child for the session, which makes it workable for people who cannot manage a group setting unsupported.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. Runs through local chapters in a number of US cities rather than everywhere — check whether yours has one.
900+ divisions nationwide
Little League Challenger Division
Baseball for children and adults with a physical or intellectual disability, across more than 900 divisions. The main division serves ages 4–18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in school; the Senior League Challenger Division serves 15 and above with no upper age limit.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the league finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one.
200+ communities
Miracle League
Baseball on purpose-built accessible fields in more than 200 communities. Every player bats and every player scores, so ability differences do not decide the game.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their location list for the nearest field — coverage is good but not universal.
Every state — county-level programs
Special Olympics
Year-round sports training and competition at no cost to the athlete or their family, for children and adults alike. Programs run at county level in every state.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility centers on intellectual disability or a closely related developmental disability. If your child is autistic without an intellectual disability, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after.
Through local clubs and state associations
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, usually with buddy support on the pitch. Run through ordinary local soccer clubs rather than as a separate organization.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Ask your state youth soccer association which local clubs run TOPSoccer — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Washington County.
School & special education
- Washington County School District — Special Education
Serves the St. George area.
- Washington County School District — Child Find— (435) 673-3553
Child Find contact for Washington County School District Special Education. Serves the St. George and greater Washington County area.
- Utah Baby Watch Early Intervention — Washington County— 1-800-550-4887
Free evaluations and services for children under 3 with developmental delays. Call to request an evaluation — no doctor referral required.
Early intervention & therapy
- Utah Baby Watch Early Intervention — Washington County— 1-800-550-4887
Free evaluations and services for children under 3 with developmental delays. Call to request an evaluation — no doctor referral required.
Services & benefits
- DSPD — Southwest Region
Serves Washington County and surrounding southwest Utah.
Adult services
- DSPD — Southwest Region
Serves Washington County and surrounding southwest Utah.
Respite & support
- DSPD — Southwest Region
Serves Washington County and surrounding southwest Utah.
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 St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Ivins, La Verkin, Toquerville, Santa Clara and Springdale and more.
See all Utah resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Utah.
Utah state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Washington County, Utah?
We list 30 providers serving Washington County, covering ABA therapy, advocacy & legal, diagnostic clinics, respite care and speech therapy, plus 3 more. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Washington County accept Medicaid?
17 of the providers we list for Washington County state that they accept Medicaid, including ABA Cedar Tree, ABA Golden Steps UT, LLC, ABA Total Care and Argo ABA, plus 13 more. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Washington County?
ABA providers serving Washington County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Washington County?
2 providers serving Washington County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Utah?
Utah families can apply to the DSPD Home and Community-Based Services Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is 3–7 years, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Washington County?
If none of the Washington County providers is the right fit, these Utah counties currently have the most listed providers: Utah County (79), Salt Lake County (74), Davis County (54), Weber County (46). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
Nearby counties in Utah
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