10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Hillsboro, OR (2026)

Q: What follows an early-childhood screening that raises concerns in Hillsboro?

Northwest Regional ESD’s referral guidance (https://www.nwresd.org/departments/early-intervention-early-childhood-special-education-ei-ecse/early-intervention-and-early-childhood-special-education/-sortn-FCPhone/-sortd-asc) says an intake specialist reviews a screening questionnaire and answers questions; an evaluation is offered when screening results show delays. The developmental evaluation takes place with parental permission and helps determine eligibility. Ask the Washington County intake team what information to bring and where the appointment will happen before assuming it is at the Hillsboro center.

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Next Path Therapy Center

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Serving Hillsboro, ORAges 0-12

Next Path Therapy Center was created by a mother with two autistic children who understands first hand what it is like to try and navigate care and resources for special needs children. Especially living rurally and trying to coordinate minute to minute services. These services were created to support the more rural areas of our state so that families didn't have to change their entire lives to receive support.

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Exterior entrance to Lindegard Therapy’s Hillsboro clinic at 3669 NE John Olsen Avenue.

Lindegard Therapy - Hillsboro

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Hillsboro, ORAges 3-5

Our Hillsboro clinics are at 3669 NE John Olsen Ave. and 5625 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 200. We provide ABA, speech and occupational therapy, with center and home sessions shaped around each child's goals and family schedule.

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Hillsboro?

Hillsboro is the Washington County seat on the west side of the Portland metro, and its early childhood and school systems split cleanly by age. Northwest Regional ESD serves children from birth until kindergarten and runs an early learning center in Hillsboro. Hillsboro School District handles special education from kindergarten through high school. Many local jobs come with large employer health plans, so the type of plan you have often decides how ABA is covered. Families compare providers in Hillsboro, Beaverton, and the wider west metro.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Hillsboro

For children under kindergarten age, Northwest Regional ESD EI/ECSE provides free screening and evaluation for any child with a suspected delay, followed by Early Intervention or Early Childhood Special Education for eligible children. Hillsboro School District Child Find covers school-age children and directs younger children to the ESD. ABA is a separate medical service. Oregon Health Plan members need a diagnosis, a prescription from a doctor who can diagnose and treat autism, and an OHP-approved provider. For employer coverage, ask for the plan document's section on autism and ABA. The appeal templates help if a claim is denied. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Hillsboro often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in Hillsboro

Who should a Hillsboro parent call before kindergarten versus after?

Before kindergarten, contact Northwest Regional ESD for screening and evaluation. From kindergarten on, contact Hillsboro School District's student services department or the special education contact at your child's school. Put requests in writing and keep copies.

Where is the Northwest Regional ESD early learning site in Hillsboro?

Northwest Regional ESD lists an early learning center on NE Aloclek Drive in Hillsboro. Ask the intake team whether your child's evaluation and services would happen there, at home, or in a community preschool.

Does a self-funded employer plan follow Oregon's insurance rules for ABA?

Not always. Self-funded employer plans are governed mainly by federal law, while fully insured plans follow Oregon insurance rules. Ask HR or the plan which type you have and request the written ABA policy before intake.

What does OHP require before a Hillsboro child starts ABA?

Oregon Health Plan members follow three steps: a diagnosis of autism, a prescription for ABA from a doctor who can diagnose and treat autism, and an assessment from an OHP-approved ABA provider, who then asks OHP to approve a treatment plan and to re-approve it every six months. Ask your coordinated care organization which Hillsboro-area providers are approved.

Can Hillsboro families use Beaverton or Portland ABA clinics?

Yes, if the commute works. US-26 and TV Highway traffic can make a short drive slow at pickup time. Compare each clinic's real start date with in-home availability in Hillsboro.

What follows an early-childhood screening that raises concerns in Hillsboro?

Northwest Regional ESD’s referral guidance says an intake specialist reviews a screening questionnaire and answers questions; an evaluation is offered when screening results show delays. The developmental evaluation takes place with parental permission and helps determine eligibility. Ask the Washington County intake team what information to bring and where the appointment will happen before assuming it is at the Hillsboro center.

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