County resource guide
Yakima County, Washington
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Yakima County. Washington statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Yakima
MultiCare Yakima Memorial — Developmental Pediatrics
MultiCare's Yakima developmental pediatrics program provides autism evaluations and ongoing developmental support. Bilingual English/Spanish staff serve Yakima's large Spanish-speaking agricultural community. Accepts Apple Health and commercial insurance.
Bilingual services available. For complex cases, a referral to Seattle Children's or UW Autism Center may be arranged.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Yakima
Yakima County Birth to Three
IDEA Part C Early Intervention for Yakima County children under 3. Free developmental evaluations and services in natural settings. Bilingual English/Spanish staff serve the large Spanish-speaking population throughout Yakima Valley.
FREE. Spanish-speaking staff available throughout the program.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Yakima · multi-county
Central Washington ABA Services
ABA therapy serving Yakima Valley families with both center- and home-based options. BCBA-supervised. Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff available. Washington's ABA insurance mandate covers all commercial plans.
Bilingual English/Spanish staff — important resource for Yakima Valley's large Spanish-speaking community.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Yakima
Autism Society of Washington — Yakima Chapter
Local chapter supporting Yakima families with parent peer groups, information sessions, and connections to state and federal resources. Working to expand Spanish-language programming for the Yakima Valley community.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Yakima
Washington PAVE — Yakima County Support
Free IEP advocacy and special education support from Washington's federally funded PTI. Bilingual Spanish services available — critically important for families navigating Spanish-dominant households through English-language IEP meetings.
FREE. Bilingual Spanish advocacy available. Ask for a Spanish-speaking advocate when scheduling.
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