County resource guide
Autism Resources in Cowlitz County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Cowlitz County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Cowlitz County (Longview, Kelso) is in southwest Washington. PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center provides evaluation services. Longview and Kelso school districts provide special education. Washington PAVE provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Families access Portland-Vancouver providers, about an hour south.
Provider directory
Local Providers7 providers in Cowlitz County
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Diagnostic 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.
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.
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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Helpful guides
Guides for Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz County
Serving families across Cowlitz County including Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Woodland, Kalama, Cathlamet, Rainier, Carrolls, Lexington and Ryderwood and more.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Washington.
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