County resource guide
Autism Resources in Skagit County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Skagit County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Skagit County (Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes) is in northwest Washington. Skagit Regional Health provides evaluation services. Mount Vernon and Burlington-Edison school districts provide special education. Washington PAVE provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Families access the Seattle metro or Bellingham for more specialized evaluations.
Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in Skagit County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Mount Vernon
Skagit Regional Health — Developmental Pediatrics
Skagit Regional Health provides pediatric developmental services including autism evaluations for families between Everett and Bellingham. Primary care referral typically required. Accepts Apple Health and most commercial insurance plans.
For waitlisted families, ask your pediatrician about telehealth evaluation options through UW or Seattle Children's.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Mount Vernon
Skagit County Birth to Three
IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Skagit County children under 3. Free evaluations and developmental services — no diagnosis required. Services coordinate with school districts at age 3 for a smooth transition to preschool special education.
FREE under federal law. Transition planning starts at age 2.5 — don't wait.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Oak Harbor · multi-county
Centria Autism — Island County / Whidbey Island
In-home ABA therapy serving Island County on Whidbey Island. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Apple Health (Washington Medicaid) and commercial insurance under Washington's ABA mandate. Naval families are served through TRICARE. Home-based delivery is essential given the island geography.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA. Naval families: confirm TRICARE authorization with the provider.
Everett · multi-county
Centria Autism — Snohomish County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy throughout Snohomish County. BCBA-supervised programming for toddlers through teens. Accepts Apple Health (Washington Medicaid) and commercial insurance under Washington's ABA mandate.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Bellingham · multi-county
Northwest Behavioral Consulting — Bellingham
ABA therapy and behavioral consultation serving Whatcom and Skagit County families. Home- and community-based services with BCBA supervision. Washington's insurance mandate covers ABA under all commercial plans.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Burlington · multi-county
Northwest Behavioral Consulting — Skagit County
ABA therapy serving Skagit County with home- and community-based services. BCBA-supervised with individualized programs. This provider also serves Whatcom County to the north. Washington's ABA insurance mandate applies to all commercial plans.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Friday Harbor · multi-county
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.
Oak Harbor · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — Island County / North Puget Sound
Island County autism families connect through the Autism Society of Washington's statewide network and North Puget Sound chapter for peer support, resource navigation, and connections to mainland providers.
Everett · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — Snohomish County / North Sound
Snohomish County autism families connect through the Autism Society of Washington's North Sound chapter for parent support groups, social events, and statewide advocacy. Links to Seattle and Whatcom County resources.
Mount Vernon
Skagit Autism Support Group
Community-led parent support group for families of autistic children and adults in Skagit County. Monthly meetings in Mount Vernon. Connected to the Autism Society of Washington for statewide resources and advocacy.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Mount Vernon
Washington PAVE — Skagit County Support
Free IEP coaching, dispute navigation, and special education training for Skagit County families from Washington's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center.
FREE. The first call to make before any IEP dispute in Washington.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Skagit 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.
Communities served
Cities in Skagit County
Serving families across Skagit County including Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Concrete, La Conner, Lyman, Hamilton, Bay View and Bow and more.
See all Washington resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Washington.
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