Autism resources in
Jackson 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.

The county's front door for ongoing developmental disability support, connecting eligible children and adults with autism to a service coordinator, in-home help, skills training, and family assistance. A good first call to understand what long-term services your child may qualify for.

Free developmental evaluations and support for children from birth to age five with delays or disabilities, with autism specialists on the team who help build a plan around your family's daily routines. Anyone, including parents, can refer a child, and there is no cost for eligible families.

A local clinic with developmental-behavioral pediatricians who evaluate and diagnose autism and other special health needs right here in Medford, so families don't have to drive to Portland. Care is team-based and family-centered.

A Medford clinic that has served Rogue Valley families for over a decade, offering neurodevelopmental and behavioral evaluation and treatment including autism. A local option when you want a specialized diagnostic assessment close to home.

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.

A Medford-based, family-led organization that helps Southern Oregon parents raising children with disabilities find their way through resources, peer support, and community connections. They offer navigation, meetups, and educational guides at no cost.

The Southern Oregon Education Service District provides evaluation and special education support for students with disabilities across Jackson County, including a low-incidence program for autism. Their team can help you understand your child's services and connect you with school-based supports.

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 local pediatric clinic in Medford providing physical and occupational therapy for children with autism, developmental delays, and other neurologic conditions. A trusted Jackson County option for hands-on, kid-focused care.

A Medford-based clinic offering one-on-one applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, with day-program, in-home, and community-based options. They can build an individualized plan of up to 25 hours a week.

The public education service district that provides autism evaluations, coaching, and treatment-strategy support for students ages 0 to 21 across Jackson County and nearby counties. Families can reach the autism team directly for guidance.

A Medford pediatric practice offering occupational and feeding therapy for children on the autism spectrum, with a warm, collaborative approach. A good local fit for sensory and daily-living support.

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.

A Medford-based legal aid nonprofit that helps low-income and older Jackson County residents with public benefits, disability, healthcare, and protective services cases at no cost. They can help if a benefit like SSI or Medicaid is denied or you need help navigating the system.

Oregon's Medicaid program offers free health coverage that opens the door to therapies and disability services for eligible children and adults. Because rules for people with disabilities are more complex, you can call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection for help applying.

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.

Region 3 covers Jackson County and Southern Oregon, offering free parent and family support groups plus all-ability play and social gatherings so you can connect with families who get it. There is a local contact just for Jackson and Josephine county families.

A Medford-based nonprofit serving Southern Oregon since 1974, offering community inclusion, creative arts programs, employment support, and residential care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A warm place to help your loved one build connection and independence close to home.

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.

A Medford nonprofit since 1985 that helps adults with disabilities find and keep community jobs through individualized job coaching, and also provides residential support to more than 50 people across Jackson County. A practical resource for adult employment and daily living.