Autism resources in
Lane 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 free early intervention and early childhood special education program for Lane County, serving children from birth to age five with developmental delays or disabilities. You can call for a free developmental screening, and no insurance or diagnosis is needed to get started.

OHSU's Eugene clinic evaluates and cares for children and young adults with developmental needs, and its autism clinic sees more children with characteristics of autism than any other provider in Oregon. A doctor's referral is needed to start the evaluation process, and wait times can be long, so it helps to get on the list early.

The county office that determines eligibility for intellectual and developmental disability services and connects children and adults to case management and long-term supports. Call to begin the intake and eligibility process for your child.

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 long-standing Springfield-based nonprofit that helps Lane County families navigate services and resolve special education disputes, and offers bilingual (English/Spanish) support. A caring first call when you feel stuck between home and school.

Lane Education Service District supports special education across all Lane County school districts, with parent resources, referral help, and its Life Skills program for students with disabilities. A good starting point when you have questions about your child's services at school.

This is Oregon's state office overseeing special education, and their parent pages walk you through your IEP rights, procedural safeguards, and how to file a complaint or ask for mediation if your child's school isn't following the plan. A good place to start when you want to know exactly what the law says.

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 longtime Eugene nonprofit built for families of children with autism and related disabilities, offering developmental therapies, social skills groups, tutoring, classes, and parent support all in one place. A warm, community-centered option right in Lane County.

The UO's on-campus clinic offers evidence-based speech, language, and hearing therapy, including specialty services for young children (ages 0-5), augmentative communication, and developmental communication needs. Care is provided by supervised graduate clinicians, often at lower cost than private practices.

The University of Oregon's federally designated disability center keeps a local guide to therapy, case management, respite, and support programs for Lane County families. A helpful hub when you're trying to figure out what services exist and how to connect to them.

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.

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.

Free civil legal help for lower-income Lane County families, including problems with disability benefits, the Oregon Health Plan, SSI, and food stamps. If a benefit is denied or cut off, they can advise and sometimes represent you.

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 state autism nonprofit lists local Lane County support groups for parents, kids, teens, and young adults, including online and in-person meetups around Eugene. It's an easy way to find other families who understand your day-to-day.

A city-run program at Hilyard Community Center offering year-round recreation, social events, and adaptive equipment for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. Families can join more than 2,500 activities each year with support built in.

A Eugene-based nonprofit that has celebrated and supported autistic people since 1997 through the arts, camps, social groups, and recreation. They welcome autistic individuals and their families to community activities all year long.

Peer support run by parents who have raised children with mental health or developmental challenges, including local Eugene support gatherings. Their statewide Parent Warmline lets you talk to someone who has been there.

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.

This long-running Eugene nonprofit supports about 700 local adults and children each year, with employment programs that help working-age adults find and keep meaningful jobs in the Eugene-Springfield community. They also run supported living and life-enrichment activities.