County resource guide
Autism Resources in Clark, Ohio
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Clark. Ohio statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Springfield · multi-county
Dayton Children's Hospital — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Dayton Children's Hospital provides comprehensive autism evaluations and developmental pediatrics services accessible to Clark County families. Springfield is approximately 25 miles east of Dayton, making Dayton Children's the primary regional evaluation hub for Clark County. Springfield Regional Medical Center can provide initial referrals locally.
Dayton Children's (~25 miles west) is the primary evaluation hub. Cincinnati Children's is also accessible for families needing specialized evaluation.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Springfield
Help Me Grow Ohio — Clark County
Ohio's Part C early intervention program serving Clark County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations, service coordination, and therapy services delivered in natural environments. Administered through Clark County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Contact the Clark County DD Board to initiate evaluation.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Springfield · multi-county
Centria Healthcare — Springfield / Clark County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Clark County. BCBA-supervised with Ohio Medicaid and most commercial insurance accepted. Springfield's location between Dayton and Columbus gives Clark County families relatively good provider access compared to more rural Ohio counties.
Ohio requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Ohio Medicaid also covers ABA.
Urbana · multi-county
Hopebridge — Champaign County
Hopebridge ABA therapy serving Champaign County families. BCBA-supervised with multidisciplinary approach integrating speech and OT. Accepts most commercial insurance and Ohio Medicaid. Urbana's central location means both Columbus and Dayton metro ABA providers are also accessible.
Ohio's ABA insurance mandate covers commercially insured families.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Springfield · multi-county
Autism Society of Ohio — Greater Springfield
Autism Society of Ohio support for Clark County and the greater Springfield area. Connects families with the OhioASD resource directory and chapter events in Dayton and Columbus, both accessible from Springfield.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Marion · multi-county
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Ohio's federally funded PTI serving Champaign County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA rights training, and school district navigation for families in Urbana City Schools and Champaign County local districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Springfield
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Free IEP advocacy and training for Clark County families. OCECD supports families navigating Springfield City Schools and the Clark County school districts' special education processes.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
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