County resource guide
Columbia County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Columbia County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Dayton · multi-county
Pullman Regional Hospital — Columbia County Referral
Pullman Regional Hospital is the nearest full-service hospital for Columbia County (WA) families and coordinates referrals for developmental pediatric evaluations. Dayton is approximately 25 miles from Pullman.
Pullman and WSU Health are the most accessible developmental resources for Columbia County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Dayton
Washington ESIT — Columbia County Early Support
Washington's Part C Early Intervention program for Columbia County children under age 3. In-home developmental evaluations and therapy at no cost for qualifying families in Dayton and surrounding communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery is essential in this remote rural county.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Walla Walla · multi-county
Ability Behavioral Group — Walla Walla
ABA therapy serving Walla Walla County through center- and home-based programs. BCBA-supervised, individualized programming. Washington's insurance mandate requires commercial plans to cover ABA. Serves Walla Walla's mix of agricultural families and college community (Whitman College, Walla Walla University).
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Pullman · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Whitman County
In-home ABA therapy serving Whitman County and the Palouse region. BCBA-supervised services accepting Apple Health and commercial insurance. The in-home model serves both Pullman families and those in rural Whitman County communities.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Dayton
UW Medicine — Telehealth Behavioral Health (Columbia County)
UW Medicine telehealth provides behavioral health and mental health support for Columbia County families via video. Essential for ongoing support given the county's rural character and distance from major health centers.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Dayton · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — Southeast WA (Columbia County)
The Autism Society of Washington supports Columbia County families through statewide online resources and the southeast WA regional network. Virtual peer support is the most accessible community connection.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Dayton
Washington PAVE — Columbia County
Washington PAVE provides free IEP advocacy and training by phone and video for Columbia County families. Expert support for navigating Dayton School District's special education process.
FREE. Remote services are the primary advocacy support for this rural county.
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