Autism resources in
Douglas 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.

A local Roseburg clinic with a board-certified developmental-behavioral pediatrician, Dr. Amelia Roth, who diagnoses autism and related conditions in children. Ask your child's primary care provider for a referral to get started.

Your local, no-cost program for children birth through age five. Their team includes autism specialists and service coordinators who can evaluate your child and walk you through every next step. Anyone, including a parent, can make a referral.

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.

Douglas Education Service District supports special education across all 13 school districts in Douglas County, including specialized K-21 evaluations for autism and other complex needs. If your child's school is figuring out an IEP or an evaluation, this local team is a good place to start.

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.

This is Douglas County's official developmental disabilities program, where a case manager helps your family figure out eligibility and connect to the services and supports your child qualifies for. They are a warm first phone call when you are not sure where to start.

If your child is birth to age 5 and you have any worry about how they are developing, this county program will evaluate them at no cost and, if they qualify, provide speech, occupational, physical, and autism-specialist support. No doctor referral is needed, and you can be the one to make the call.

A Roseburg clinic offering occupational, physical, and speech therapy for children from birth to age 18, with a focus on making quality care easier to reach in a rural county. They welcome families regardless of how you pay.

RISE provides early intervention therapies along with in-home support, respite, behavioral services, and employment help for people with disabilities and their families right in Roseburg. A good option if you need support that grows with your child over time.

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.

The ADRC is a free, single place to call for help understanding and applying for public benefits like Medicaid, SNAP, and long-term support services. Their staff can walk you through your options and connect you to local resources, no matter your income.

This is Douglas County's local developmental disability case management office, and it is the doorway to Medicaid-funded services for your child, including in-home supports, respite, and help planning for the future. A case manager works with your family one-on-one to find out what you qualify for and connect you to it.

This Roseburg office offers free legal help to lower-income families, including public benefits denials, disability rights, and school issues like IEPs and wrongful suspensions. If your child has been denied services or you are facing a benefits problem, they can advise or represent you at no cost.

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.

The local Douglas County program brings kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities together for year-round sports like basketball, bowling, swimming, and bocce. Participation is always free for athletes and their families, and it's a joyful way to build friendships and belonging.

Douglas County's own Center for Independent Living, based in Roseburg since 1994, offering peer support, monthly support groups, and community-inclusion programs. If you want to connect with other local families and people who get it, this is a warm, welcoming place to start.

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.

CLCM is the local case management partner for Douglas County adults who qualify for developmental disability services, coordinating things like employment and day supports, in-home help, and residential options. They can walk your family through what adult services are available and how to access them.