County resource guide
Benton County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Benton County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Richland · multi-county
Kadlec Regional Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Kadlec (part of Providence) provides developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation services in the Tri-Cities. Serves Benton and Franklin County families. A referral from your pediatrician is typically required. Accepts Apple Health and major commercial plans.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Richland
Tri-Cities Early Intervention Services
IDEA Part C Early Intervention program for Benton County children under 3. Free evaluations and services — speech, OT, developmental therapy — provided at home or in community settings. Spanish-speaking staff available.
FREE. Spanish-speaking staff available to support bilingual families in the Tri-Cities.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Kennewick · multi-county
Ability Behavioral Group — Tri-Cities
ABA therapy provider serving the Tri-Cities area with center- and home-based programs. BCBA-supervised, individualized programming for toddlers through teens. Washington's insurance mandate requires commercial plans to cover ABA.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Kennewick · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — Tri-Cities Chapter
Local chapter providing parent support groups, autism awareness events, and resource connections for Benton and Franklin County families. Active community with both English and Spanish-speaking members.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Kennewick
Washington PAVE — Benton County Support
Washington PAVE is the state's federally funded PTI — free IEP advocacy and special education training for all Washington families including those in rural eastern Washington. Bilingual Spanish support is available.
FREE. Bilingual Spanish services available — ask when you call.
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