County resource guide
Douglas County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Douglas County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
East Wenatchee · multi-county
Confluence Health / Central Washington Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Confluence Health's Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee (Chelan County) is the regional healthcare hub for Douglas County families. Developmental pediatric evaluations and autism assessments about 20 miles from East Wenatchee.
East Wenatchee is directly across the Columbia River from Wenatchee — easy access to full regional hospital services.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
East Wenatchee
Washington ESIT — Douglas County Early Support
Washington's Part C Early Intervention program for Douglas County children under age 3. In-home evaluations and developmental therapy at no cost for qualifying families in East Wenatchee, Bridgeport, and surrounding communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Request evaluation immediately — do not wait for a formal diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Omak · multi-county
Centria Autism — Okanogan County
In-home ABA therapy serving Okanogan County and north-central Washington. BCBA-supervised services accepting Apple Health and commercial insurance. The county's vast geography and sparse population mean in-home and telehealth delivery are the only practical models.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Telehealth ABA is often primary in this vast rural county.
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.
East Wenatchee · multi-county
Learn It Systems — North Central WA
Learn It Systems provides in-home ABA therapy in Douglas County and north-central Washington. BCBA-supervised services. Accepts Apple Health (Washington Medicaid) and most commercial insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
East Wenatchee · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — North Central Region
The Autism Society of Washington connects Douglas County families with north-central WA regional resources and statewide peer support networks. The Wenatchee area community is the primary connection for Douglas County families.
Omak · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — North-Central WA / Okanogan
Okanogan County autism families connect through the Autism Society of Washington's statewide network, with resource navigation and connection to Wenatchee and Spokane-area providers. Peer connection is especially valuable in this isolated region.
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.
East Wenatchee
Washington PAVE — Douglas County
Washington PAVE provides free IEP advocacy and training for Douglas County families. Expert guidance for navigating Eastmont, Bridgeport, and other Douglas County school district special education processes.
FREE. Call before any IEP evaluation or dispute.
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