What are the best autism resources in Lewis County?
The Link is your go-to local Lewis County resource center for information and tools to support your success. The Link office is located at Centralia College and offers access to child screening, assessment and diagnosis resources.
Autism Screening Agencies in Lewis County
Lewis County Special Education Co-op 360-748-8844
Growing Together Program 360-736-0086
Northwest Pediatric Center 360-736-6778
INTOT Develpmental Center 360-736-4359
Early Childhood Education Programs
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) 360-736-9391
Lewis County Head Start 360-736-1696
Pope’s Kids Place 360-736-9178
INTOT Develpmental Center 360-736-4359
Growing Together 360-736-0086
As part of the Centralia and Chehalis school districts, the Growing Together Program serves children from birth to three years of age with developmental delays. Families work side by side with therapists and teachers in the individualized therapy sessions and developmental playgroup. Services are provided in a variety of settings, including home and the classroom. Free screenings are available to all children. Please call 360-736-0086 for information.
Family Support
Parent-to-Parent 360-520-9299
The Parent-to-Parent Program motivates and empowers the growth of disadvantaged and disabled individuals by expanding opportunities in employment, education, and affordable housing, for children, youth, & adults in Lewis County.
A formal autism diagnosis is a necessary step if you are seeing early signs. For a more complete process, Autism Speaks provides an online checklist.