St. Charles PEDAL Clinic
Diagnostic clinicSt. Charles' multidisciplinary evaluation team in Bend — developmental-behavioral pediatrics, psychology, speech, OT and nutrition — serving Central and Eastern Oregon.
Visit siteGetting an Autism Diagnosis in Bend, Oregon
For a city its size, Bend has a real diagnostic resource in St. Charles' PEDAL clinic — but waits are long everywhere in Oregon. Here's how evaluations work, who can do them, and how to keep moving while you wait.
High Desert ESD EI/ECSE
Early intervention programFree evaluations and early childhood services for children birth through five in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. Anyone can refer; no diagnosis needed.
Visit siteOHSU Doernbecher Autism Program
Hospital diagnostic programOregon's diagnostic hub in Portland. Some Bend families are referred here for complex evaluations; expect waits of many months.
Visit siteCODSN Autism Roadmap
Family support resourceA Central Oregon-specific guide from Bend's disability support network covering what to do before, during and after diagnosis.
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