The Center for the Study of Autism (CSA) is located in the Salem/Portland, Oregon area. The Center provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions. Much of our research is in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute in San Diego, California.

The mission of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center of the Oregon Health & Science University (CDRC-OHSU) is to ensure that persons in Oregon with developmental disabilities and other chronic disabling conditions are identified and receive exemplary services through programs of public health, clinical service, education and research.

The CDRC Autism Program provides services to children with established or suspected symptoms on the autism spectrum. We provide assessment, diagnoses, recommendations, treatment and ongoing consultation to the families we serve. The clinic is comprised of an interdisciplinary team of clinical psychologists, developmental pediatricians, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, audiologists and social workers who come together to understand the individual differences and needs of each child we meet. We work as a team to provide specific diagnoses and recommendations to families. Our goal is to provide competent interdisciplinary assessment, diagnoses, recommendations, and treatments in a supportive and caring environment, where parents are respected and believed to be their child’s best advocate. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through partnerships with families, professionals, and the autism community.

The Oregon Institute on Disability & Development has a 30 year history of working to improve quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. We embrace the right of the persons with disabilities to determine the course of their lives and to live as fully integrated, contributing members of their communities. We are part of a network of more than 60 University Centers of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities located at major universities throughout the United States. We function as a bridge to connect the knowledge, expertise and resources of the university to persons with disabilities and the service delivery systems of the community.

Oregon Resource

HWRI sponsors research on possible solutions to the health issues resulting from exposure to environmental toxins. Our first clinical trial is a placebo controlled study on the effects of the natural mineral supplement, NCD zeolite and its effect on children with an autism spectrum disorder. We are recruiting nationwide for children from 3 - 11. There is no charge to participate.

Autism Treatment and Research Program; Speech and Language Therapy

Comprehensive Case Management for more able adults; Social Security representation - adults only. Discussion-based adult monthly support group; Both Partners AS couples support group for committed partners; Adult client phone consultation; Information and referral, adult agency advocacy and representation; consultant on best practices in adult counseling