County resource guide
Cowlitz County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Cowlitz County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Longview · multi-county
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview is the primary hospital for Cowlitz County, providing pediatric care and developmental referrals. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Cowlitz County families are often referred to PeaceHealth Southwest (Vancouver) or Oregon Health & Science University (Portland), both within a 45-minute drive.
Portland, OR is ~45 minutes south — OHSU Doernbecher Children's offers comprehensive autism evaluations for Cowlitz County families willing to cross the state line.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Longview
Cowlitz County Birth to Three
IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Cowlitz County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and services in home and community settings. No diagnosis required — contact as soon as developmental concerns arise.
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.
Longview · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers — Longview
Center-based ABA therapy serving Cowlitz County families in Longview and Kelso. BCBA-supervised programs with individualized treatment plans. 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.
Longview · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — Southwest WA/Cowlitz Chapter
Cowlitz County autism families connect through the Autism Society of Washington's Southwest Washington network, with links to the Vancouver/Clark County chapter and statewide resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Longview
Washington PAVE — Cowlitz County Support
Washington PAVE is the state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, special education training, and one-on-one support for Cowlitz County families navigating Longview, Kelso, and surrounding school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. First call before any IEP dispute in Washington.
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