County resource guide
Autism Resources in Clark County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Clark County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Clark County (Vancouver, Camas, Washougal) is part of the Portland-Vancouver metro across the Columbia River from Oregon. PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center provides services. Clark County families have access to OHSU and the entire Portland metro provider network. Washington PAVE provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Washington's ABA insurance mandate applies statewide.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Clark County:
Vancouver Public Schools Special Ed
Serves Vancouver city limits within Clark County.
ESD 112 (Southwest Washington ESD)
ESD 112 supports districts across Clark and surrounding counties.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers6 providers in Clark County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Vancouver
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver is Clark County's primary hospital and the regional hub for pediatric developmental evaluations in southwest Washington. Autism evaluations, developmental pediatrics, and coordination with school and therapy teams. Accepts Apple Health and most commercial insurance.
Portland's OHSU Doernbecher Children's (across the river) also provides comprehensive autism evaluations for Clark County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Vancouver
Clark County Early Intervention — Birth to Three
IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Clark County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and services in home or community settings. No diagnosis required. Clark County's program is one of southwestern Washington's largest.
FREE under federal law. Don't wait for a diagnosis — eligibility is based on developmental delay.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Vancouver · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers — Vancouver
Center-based ABA therapy in Vancouver serving Clark County families. BCBA-supervised programs for toddlers through teens. Accepts Apple Health (Washington Medicaid) and commercial insurance under Washington's ABA mandate.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Vancouver · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — Southwest WA / Clark County
Active Southwest Washington chapter of the Autism Society of Washington. Parent support groups, social events, and resource navigation for Clark County families. Connected to both Washington state resources and Portland-area autism community across the river.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Tacoma · multi-county
Washington PAVE
Washington State's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and navigation support for families across the state. Knows Washington's special education rules inside out.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. The most important call before any IEP dispute in Washington.
Vancouver
Washington PAVE — Clark County
Washington PAVE is the state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, dispute navigation, and special education training for Clark County families navigating Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, and other local school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. The first call before any IEP dispute in Washington.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Clark County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
Helpful guides
Guides for Clark 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 Clark County
Serving families across Clark County including Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Woodland, La Center, Yacolt, Brush Prairie and Hazel Dell and more.
See all Washington resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Washington.
Washington state guide →Nearby counties in Washington
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