County resource guide
Autism Resources in Snohomish County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Snohomish County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Snohomish County (Everett, Marysville, Lynnwood) is north of Seattle and part of the metro area. Seattle Children's Hospital is accessible from the south end of the county; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett serves the county locally. Washington PAVE provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Washington's ABA insurance mandate and ESIT early intervention serve county residents.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Snohomish County:
Everett School District Special Ed
Serves Everett city limits within Snohomish County.
ESD 189 (Northwest ESD)
Northwest ESD supports districts across Snohomish and neighboring counties.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Snohomish County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Everett
Providence Regional Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett provides developmental pediatric evaluations for Snohomish County families. Autism evaluations, developmental screening, and coordination with school and therapy teams. A referral from your primary care physician is typically required.
For complex cases, ask about a referral to Seattle Children's Autism Center (~30 miles south).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Everett
Snohomish County Early Intervention — Birth to Three
IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Snohomish County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and services in home or community settings. No diagnosis required. Services transition to school district at age 3.
FREE under federal law. Transition planning starts at age 2.5 — don't wait.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Seattle · multi-county
Centria Autism — Seattle
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in the Seattle metro. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance and Apple Health (Washington Medicaid).
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Seattle · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington
Statewide organization with active King County programs. Support groups, social events, resource navigation, and advocacy with the Washington state legislature.
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.
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.
Everett
Washington PAVE — Snohomish County
Washington PAVE is the state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, dispute navigation, and special education training for Snohomish County families navigating Everett, Mukilteo, Edmonds, and other local districts.
FREE. The first call before any IEP dispute in Washington.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Snohomish County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
Helpful guides
Guides for Snohomish 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 Snohomish County
Serving families across Snohomish County including Everett, Marysville, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mukilteo, Mountlake Terrace, Bothell, Kenmore, Monroe and Lake Stevens and more.
See all Washington resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Washington.
Washington state guide →Nearby counties in Washington
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