County resource guide
Autism Resources in Kittitas County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kittitas County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Kittitas County (Ellensburg) is home to Central Washington University, which contributes training resources. Kittitas Valley Healthcare provides limited services. Ellensburg School District provides special education. Washington PAVE provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Families access Yakima or Seattle for specialized evaluations.
Provider directory
Local Providers6 providers in Kittitas County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Ellensburg
Kittitas Valley Healthcare — Developmental Referrals
Kittitas Valley Healthcare in Ellensburg serves as the healthcare hub for Kittitas County. Provides referrals for autism evaluations to Seattle Children's Hospital or Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Telehealth specialist consultations available.
Ellensburg is about 90 minutes from Seattle and 60 minutes from Wenatchee — both are more accessible than many rural WA counties.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Ellensburg
Washington ESIT — Kittitas County Early Support
Washington's Part C Early Intervention for Kittitas County children under age 3. In-home developmental evaluations and therapy at no cost for qualifying families in Ellensburg, Cle Elum, and surrounding communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Request evaluation immediately.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Yakima · multi-county
Central Washington ABA Services
ABA therapy serving Yakima Valley families with both center- and home-based options. BCBA-supervised. Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff available. Washington's ABA insurance mandate covers all commercial plans.
Bilingual English/Spanish staff — important resource for Yakima Valley's large Spanish-speaking community.
Ellensburg
Spectrum ABA — Central WA / Kittitas County
Spectrum ABA provides in-home and telehealth ABA therapy for Kittitas County families. BCBA-supervised services. Accepts Apple Health (Washington Medicaid) and most commercial insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Ellensburg
Autism Society of Washington — Central WA / Kittitas County
The Autism Society of Washington connects Kittitas County families to central WA regional resources and statewide peer networks. Ellensburg's Central Washington University community contributes to an active local autism parent network.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Ellensburg
Washington PAVE — Kittitas County
Washington PAVE provides free IEP advocacy and training for Kittitas County families. Expert support for Ellensburg and Cle Elum-Roslyn school district special education processes.
FREE. Call before any IEP evaluation or meeting.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Kittitas 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.
See all Washington resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Washington.
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