County resource guide
Chelan County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Chelan County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Wenatchee
Confluence Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Confluence Health is the primary health system for Chelan and Douglas counties, providing developmental pediatric evaluations for autism and related conditions from its Wenatchee base. Families with complex needs are referred to Seattle Children's or UW Autism Center.
Confluence covers a broad area of north-central Washington. Seattle Children's telehealth is available for some families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Wenatchee
Chelan County Birth to Three
IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Chelan County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and services in the child's natural environment. No diagnosis required — services can begin before age 3.
FREE under federal law. Contact as soon as developmental concerns arise.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Wenatchee · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers — Wenatchee
Center-based ABA therapy in Wenatchee serving Chelan County. BCBA-supervised programs for toddlers through teens. Accepts Apple Health and most commercial insurance plans under Washington's ABA mandate.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Wenatchee · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — North-Central WA Chapter
Parent support and resource navigation for autism families in Chelan and Douglas counties. Monthly meetings in Wenatchee with connection to statewide Autism Society programming and eastern Washington providers.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Wenatchee
Washington PAVE — Chelan County Support
Free IEP advocacy and special education navigation from Washington's federally funded PTI. Covers Wenatchee and the surrounding north-central Washington region, with bilingual Spanish support available.
FREE. Serves all Washington families. First call before any IEP dispute.
For providers
Be the first featured provider in Chelan County
Featured listings include your logo, extended description, a direct contact button, and top placement above standard listings. Families searching for help in Chelan County see you first.
Missing a provider? Submit a listing — it's free →
See all Washington resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Washington.
Washington state guide →