County resource guide
Garfield County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Garfield County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 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.
Clarkston · multi-county
WSU Health — Pullman (Asotin County)
Washington State University Health Sciences in Pullman provides developmental and behavioral health services for Asotin County families. Clarkston is 30 miles from Pullman and the WSU clinics offer developmental assessments and referrals.
WSU Health and Pullman Regional Hospital are the closest developmental pediatric resources for the Clarkston-Asotin area.
Pomeroy
WSU Health / Pullman Regional Hospital — Garfield County Referral
Garfield County is Washington's least populous county. Pullman (20 miles from Pomeroy) and WSU Health Sciences are the nearest developmental health resources. Most autism evaluations require travel to Pullman or Spokane.
Garfield County has approximately 2,000 residents. Telehealth and travel to Pullman are the primary options for developmental services.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Pomeroy
Washington ESIT — Garfield County Early Support
Washington's Part C Early Intervention program for Garfield County children under age 3. In-home services are the most accessible early autism support in this tiny rural county where specialists do not practice locally.
FREE under IDEA Part C. The most accessible early intervention pathway in Washington's smallest county.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Clarkston · multi-county
Behavior Frontiers — Southeast WA / Asotin
Behavior Frontiers provides ABA therapy in southeastern Washington including Asotin County. BCBA-supervised in-home services. Accepts Apple Health (Washington Medicaid) and most commercial insurance.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Pomeroy
UW Medicine — Telehealth Services (Garfield County)
UW Medicine telehealth provides behavioral health and mental health support for Garfield County families by video. Telehealth is the most practical option for ongoing support in this remote, very small county.
Telehealth is the realistic pathway for ongoing behavioral health services in Garfield County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Pomeroy · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — Rural Southeast WA (Garfield County)
The Autism Society of Washington connects Garfield County families to statewide online resources and peer networks. With only around 2,000 county residents, virtual peer support is the primary community connection.
Clarkston · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — Southeast WA (Asotin County)
The Autism Society of Washington connects Asotin County families with southeastern WA regional resources. The Clarkston-Lewiston, Idaho area has an active autism parent community across the state line.
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.
Pomeroy
Washington PAVE — Garfield County
Washington PAVE provides free IEP advocacy and training by phone and video for Garfield County families. Expert support for the Pomeroy School District's special education process.
FREE. All services by phone or video — essential for this tiny, remote county.
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