County resource guide
Kitsap County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kitsap County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Bremerton
Harrison Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Harrison Medical Center (part of CHI Franciscan) offers developmental pediatrics services for Kitsap Peninsula families. Autism evaluations, ADHD assessment, and coordination with school and therapy teams. Accepts most commercial insurance and Apple Health.
Naval families: Tricare covers developmental pediatrics referrals through your PCM at the base clinic.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Silverdale · multi-county
Bridges Autism Center — Silverdale
Center-based ABA therapy on the Kitsap Peninsula with BCBA-led teams. Focuses on early intensive behavioral intervention and school readiness. Washington's ABA insurance mandate applies to all commercial plans.
Naval families covered under Tricare — call to confirm current Tricare authorization process.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Silverdale
Pediatric Therapy Network — Kitsap
Occupational therapy and sensory integration services for children on the Kitsap Peninsula. Addresses sensory processing, fine motor, and self-care goals for autistic children. Accepts commercial insurance and Apple Health.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Bremerton
Family Support Network of Kitsap County
Peer support for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities in Kitsap County. Monthly gatherings, resource fairs, and connections to respite funding through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Tacoma · multi-county
Washington PAVE
Washington State's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and navigation support for families across the state. Knows Washington's special education rules inside out.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. The most important call before any IEP dispute in Washington.
Bremerton
Washington PAVE — Kitsap County Support
Washington PAVE provides free IEP advocacy and special education navigation for Kitsap County families. Particularly experienced with supporting military families navigating school transfers mid-IEP year.
FREE. Helpful for military families who move mid-school year and need IEP continuity support.
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