Autism resources in
Multnomah 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 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities division handles eligibility and intake for lifelong supports, including autism, and connects your family with a case manager who helps coordinate care and services. It's a good first call to get connected to county resources.

MECP provides free early intervention and early childhood special education for Multnomah County children from birth to age five who may have a developmental delay or disability. Anyone can make a referral, and the team evaluates your child and delivers services at home, in child care, or in the community.

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.

MESD works alongside your local Multnomah County school district to provide specialized services for students with disabilities ages 5 to 21, from speech and occupational therapy to behavior support and transition planning. They can help make sure the supports written into your child's IEP actually happen 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.

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.

If you're fighting a denial or problem with disability benefits, SSI, or the Oregon Health Plan, this office offers free legal advice and representation to lower-income families in Multnomah County. They can help you navigate public benefits appeals.

This is your local starting point for getting your child or adult family member connected to Medicaid-funded developmental disability services, case management, in-home support, and housing assistance in Multnomah County. Their team helps you apply and figure out what your family qualifies for.

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.

A Portland institution since 1907, Kerr supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential care, inclusive day services, employment, and youth crisis care. A trusted local anchor when families need more intensive support.

This is the county's front door to disability services, offering personalized care coordination and case management for eligible children and adults. Their team can connect your family to funded supports including respite.

The city runs community-based recreation for teens and adults with disabilities, from sensory gyms and adaptive swim to arts classes, social gatherings, and outings across Portland. Personal aides can attend with you free of charge.

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 free, around-the-clock helpline that helps families navigate long-term care, find guardianship services, locate adult care homes, and enroll in government programs. It's a good first call when you're planning years ahead and not sure where to start.

This is the county's front door for adults with autism and developmental disabilities, coordinating case managers who build individual support plans covering employment, day support, residential care, and the shift into adult services. A service coordinator can walk your family through what your young adult qualifies for as they age out of school-based supports.

A state program that helps people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs through counseling, training, assistive technology, and a step-by-step employment plan. It also offers transition services for youth ages 14 to 24 who are preparing to enter the workforce.