Autism Resources in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver families live in an unusual spot on the autism-services map: Washington funding, Oregon geography. Clark County sits inside the Portland metro, so many families end up using Portland providers — OHSU's Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) chief among them — while their insurance, Medicaid, and waiver systems all run on Washington rules. That combination is genuinely workable, but it rewards families who understand both halves. This guide walks through what's available on each side of the Columbia: diagnosis, therapy, schools, community and sensory-friendly activities, and how Washington's funding programs work from Vancouver.