Getting an autism diagnosis in Salem usually means choosing between a local evaluation and the hour's drive to Portland — and, for young children, starting free services through Willamette ESD while you wait. Here's how the pieces fit.
OHSU's specialty pediatrics clinic on the Salem Hospital campus (875 Oak St SE), with developmental pediatrics among its rotating services — academic-center evaluation without the Portland drive.
Visit siteOregon's anchor for comprehensive multidisciplinary autism evaluations, about an hour north in Portland; waits commonly run many months, so get on the list early.
Visit siteSalem practice specializing in psychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and families, including assessment for autism spectrum disorder.
Visit siteCentria's Salem team includes licensed psychologists who provide autism diagnostic evaluations — sometimes a faster route for families already considering ABA.
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