County resource guide
Autism Resources in Whitman County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Whitman County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Whitman County (Pullman, Colfax) is home to Washington State University, which contributes training and clinical resources. Pullman Regional Hospital provides limited services. Pullman School District provides special education. Washington PAVE provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Families access Spokane for specialized evaluations.
Provider directory
Local Providers6 providers in Whitman County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Pullman
Pullman Regional Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Pullman Regional Hospital provides primary and developmental care for Whitman County. For autism evaluations, Pullman families have access to Washington State University's psychological clinic and to Providence Sacred Heart in Spokane (~80 miles northwest). WSU's clinical psychology doctoral program is an important local resource.
WSU's Department of Psychology operates clinical training services — inquire about autism assessment availability through the department clinic.
Pullman
Washington State University — Psychology Training Clinic
WSU's Department of Psychology training clinic provides psychological assessments at reduced cost, supervised by licensed psychologists. Autism evaluations and behavioral support services for Whitman County families — an especially important resource given the limited private diagnostic options in this university town.
University training clinic — reduced-cost option. Availability varies by academic year. Good alternative for families on waitlists.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Colfax
Whitman County Birth to Three
IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Whitman County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and home-based services across the Palouse. No diagnosis required.
FREE under federal law. Home-based services reach families throughout rural Whitman County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Pullman · multi-county
Behavior Care Specialists — Whitman County
In-home ABA therapy serving Whitman County and the Palouse region. BCBA-supervised services accepting Apple Health and commercial insurance. The in-home model serves both Pullman families and those in rural Whitman County communities.
Washington requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Spokane · multi-county
Autism Society of Washington — Inland Empire / Spokane Chapter
Active Spokane chapter of the Autism Society of Washington with regular parent support groups, social events for autistic individuals of all ages, and resource navigation. The regional hub for eastern Washington autism families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pullman
Washington PAVE — Whitman County Support
Free IEP advocacy and special education support from Washington's federally funded PTI for Whitman County families. WSU's academic community provides some local autism knowledge, but PAVE fills the formal advocacy role for school district disputes.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote support available statewide.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Whitman 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.
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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