County resource guide
Thurston County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Thurston County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Olympia
Providence Medical Group — Developmental Pediatrics
Providence's Olympia-area developmental pediatrics team evaluates children for autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences. Referrals from a primary care provider are typically required. Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid) and most commercial plans.
Ask your pediatrician for a developmental referral to shorten wait times.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Olympia
Thurston County Birth to Three
IDEA Part C Early Intervention services for Thurston County children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Services are free and provided in natural environments — home, childcare, or community settings. No diagnosis required.
FREE under federal law. Request an evaluation as soon as you have concerns — don't wait for a diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Olympia · multi-county
Learning Tree ABA — Olympia
Center- and home-based ABA therapy serving the South Puget Sound region. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming for early learners and school-age children. Washington state insurance mandate requires commercial insurers to cover ABA.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Olympia
Autism Society of Washington — South Sound Chapter
Local chapter of the Autism Society of Washington offering parent support groups, social events for autistic individuals, and resource navigation in the Olympia/South Sound area.
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.
Olympia
Washington PAVE — Thurston County Support
Washington PAVE is the state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP coaching, dispute navigation, and special education training for Thurston County families. Bilingual Spanish support available.
FREE. Serves all Washington counties. The first call before any IEP dispute.
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