County resource guide
Skagit County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Skagit County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic 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.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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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