Autism resources in
Clackamas County.

Free CDC milestone checklists and a Milestone Tracker app help you follow your child's development from 2 months to 5 years, so you know what to watch for and when to act. A gentle first step when you're unsure whether to seek an evaluation.

FACT Oregon's peer-led support team is made up of parents who have been there, and they can walk you through early intervention, evaluations, special education, and developmental disability services. Spanish-language help is available and the line is free to call.

Run by the Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs at OHSU, ACCESS builds local teams that coordinate medical and educational experts to diagnose autism in young children closer to home. It helps families in many Oregon counties avoid long waits at distant clinics.

OHSU's autism team gives comprehensive evaluations for children and helps figure out whether an autism diagnosis fits, then connects your family to support services. It's the largest autism clinic in Oregon, with locations in Portland and Eugene (a doctor's referral is needed to get started).

Oregon's statewide EI/ECSE system provides free evaluations and support for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (birth to age 5) with developmental delays or disabilities, including autism. You can start with a free developmental screening and find out who to call to refer your child.

Oregon's Office of Developmental Disabilities Services helps children and families access developmental disability supports through their local Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP). Your county's CDDP determines eligibility and guides you through the paperwork and planning at no cost.

This is the free, public early intervention program for Clackamas County children under five with developmental delays or disabilities. Anyone, including a parent, can refer a child for a screening or evaluation, and eligible families get services like home visits and specialized instruction at no cost.

This Portland clinic reviews how your child plays, moves, communicates, and learns, and will specifically evaluate for autism spectrum disorder when needed. Their team of psychologists, developmental providers, and therapists supports children from birth through age 14.

Every state has a federally funded Parent Training & Information Center offering free help with IEPs, special-education rights, and early intervention. This hub's directory locates the center that serves your state.

A national nonprofit protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Use their member directory to find a special-education attorney or trained advocate near you when you need help with an IEP or a dispute with a school.

Every state has a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency that offers free legal help when a school isn't following your child's IEP or evaluating them as required. This directory connects you to the office serving your area.

Disability Rights Oregon is the state's federally designated protection and advocacy organization, offering free, legally based help with special education, early intervention, and school discipline through its Children's Rights Project. Reach out if your child's disability rights at school are being denied.

FACT Oregon is Oregon's statewide Parent Training and Information Center, with a free support line staffed by parents who help you understand IEPs, special education rights, and disability services. They also offer free trainings and toolkits to help you advocate for your child.

When you disagree with your child's school over an evaluation, IEP, or placement, this state agency offers free options like mediation, IEP facilitation, formal complaints, and due process hearings. Staff can walk you through your rights and next steps.

Based at OHSU and staffed by parents of children with special health needs, this center offers free one-to-one support, trainings, and guides on IEPs, 504 plans, and educational advocacy. It's a warm place to start when you're figuring out school services for a child with a health condition or disability.

Clackamas ESD works with all 10 school districts in the county to support kids with autism and other disabilities, from early intervention and free preschool for little ones to specialized classroom services for school-age children. Families can reach out directly for infants and toddlers, and school-age support starts through your child's local district.

The state's education agency can connect you with a specialist assigned to your school district who helps you understand your special education rights and step in when an IEP team can't agree. Call or email and mention your child's district to get pointed to the right person.

You matter too. Psychology Today's therapist finder filters for 'caregiver stress' and 'autism family,' and Open Path Collective offers reduced-cost therapy sessions nationwide. You cannot support your child well without also supporting yourself.

This statewide nonprofit keeps a searchable, map-based directory of Oregon ABA, speech, occupational, physical, music and other therapy providers so you can find help near you. Their team can also answer questions and point you toward the right services.

Oregon's state I/DD office funds long-term supports for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities, including in-home services, employment help, and crisis support through your local county program. Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection to find your county office and start an application.

A sensory-friendly ABA therapy center right in Milwaukie offering center-based and in-home therapy, early intervention, diagnostic services, and parent coaching. Their team of behavior analysts and therapists focuses on evidence-based, personalized care for children with autism.

The county's own team helps families whose child has autism or another developmental disability get connected to case management, in-home supports, and behavior consultation. Services are free, and their intake staff can walk you through eligibility step by step.

ABLE accounts let people with disabilities (onset before age 26) save money tax-free without losing Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This center compares every state's ABLE program so you can pick the best one for your family.

A state Treasury-run savings account that lets your family set aside money for disability-related expenses tax-free without risking SSI, Medicaid, or other benefits. As of 2026 anyone whose disability began before age 46 can open one, and you can start in about 10 minutes.

Through Oregon's Aging and Disability Resource Connection, family caregivers can get respite care to take a needed break, plus counseling, support groups, and help finding local resources. Call the ADRC to see what support you qualify for.

This is Oregon's main door to Medicaid-funded, long-term supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including in-home care, respite, and community services so your child can stay at home. Start by connecting with your local Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) through ODDS.

This is your county's front door to Medicaid-funded disability services, including the K Plan and waiver supports that can help pay for in-home care and respite. Call the intake line to start an eligibility screening for your child or adult family member.

Oregon Health Plan is the state's Medicaid program, and it's the coverage that unlocks many autism-related therapies and long-term supports. You can apply online or by phone through the ONE eligibility center.

The nation's oldest grassroots autism organization. Their National Helpline connects families to information and referrals, and their affiliate finder points you to a local chapter in your area for in-person support and events.

The largest national community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Local chapters offer advocacy, family support, and lifelong services. Use the chapter finder to locate the office nearest you.

Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential referral line for local health and human services in almost every US community — including disability services, respite, food, housing, and financial assistance.

Oregon's statewide autism nonprofit runs free online and in-person support groups for parents, caregivers, autistic adults, and kids, including a Spanish-language parent group and monthly parent discussion meetings. They also offer the "Take a Break on ASO" respite program, which gives caregivers restaurant and movie gift cards plus paid respite care so you can rest.

Your local parks district runs adaptive and inclusive recreation for kids and adults with developmental, learning, or physical disabilities, including sensory-friendly swim times and disability-inclusive camps. A welcoming way to play, move, and connect close to home.

This long-established nonprofit serves Clackamas County families with family support groups, workshops, respite through its Give Parents a Break program, and community events like skate nights and OMSI play labs. A friendly place to find both practical help and other parents who get it.

The ADRC is a free, statewide help line where trained staff talk through your situation and connect you to adult day programs, in-home support, and other long-term services. It's an easy first call when you're not sure where to start with adult or aging-out planning.

Oregon's Office of Developmental Disabilities Services helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities explore careers, get job coaching, and find real work in the community through the state's Employment First approach. It's a good starting point when your young adult is aging out of school and thinking about work.

OSNT is Oregon's long-running pooled special needs trust, giving families an affordable way to set aside money for a loved one with a disability without risking their Medicaid, SSI, or other benefits. It's a trusted option for long-term financial planning when you're worried about what happens after you're gone.

Free, local help from certified specialists who walk you through long-term care planning, in-home supports, and how to apply for Medicaid for an adult with a disability. A good first call when you are not sure where to start with long-term planning.

This is your county's front door for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, connecting your family to a service coordinator who helps plan for employment, residential and in-home support, and life after school. They guide you through eligibility and the services your adult child qualifies for.

A plain-language state guide to the decision-making choices families face as a child turns 18, from guardianship and conservatorship to less-restrictive options like powers of attorney and supported decision-making. It links you to court resources and help in your county.