County resource guide
San Juan County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in San Juan County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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Seattle Children's — Telehealth Autism Services
Seattle Children's Hospital offers telehealth autism evaluation and follow-up services for San Juan County families. Because the San Juan Islands require ferry travel to reach mainland Washington, telehealth is the most practical pathway to specialist care.
Ferry-dependent county — telehealth is essential. Plan in-person evaluations during mainland trips when possible.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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Washington ESIT — San Juan County Early Support
Washington State's Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) provides Part C services for San Juan County children under age 3. In-home evaluations and therapy are delivered on the islands to eliminate ferry travel barriers for eligible families.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Island delivery of services — therapists travel to families.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
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Skagit Regional Health — Outpatient Therapy (San Juan Referral)
Skagit Regional Health in Mount Vernon (Whatcom County) is the nearest full-service hospital for San Juan County families and provides outpatient speech-language therapy. Accessible via ferry to Anacortes then a short drive.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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Autism Society of Washington — San Juan Islands
The Autism Society of Washington supports San Juan County families through its statewide online network. Virtual peer support is essential for island families — geography makes in-person group attendance challenging.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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Washington PAVE — San Juan County
Washington PAVE, the state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, provides free IEP advocacy and training to San Juan County families by phone and video. Island geography makes remote advocacy support especially valuable.
FREE. All services by phone or video — ideal for island families.
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