County resource guide
Clinton County, Ohio
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Clinton County. Ohio statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Wilmington
Clinton Memorial Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington is the primary hospital for Clinton County. Families are typically referred to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, about one hour south, for autism evaluations.
Ask your pediatrician for a referral to Cincinnati Children's Hospital developmental pediatrics — one of the top autism programs in the country.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Wilmington
Clinton County Help Me Grow — Early Intervention
Ohio's Help Me Grow early intervention for Clinton County children birth to age 3. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy services. Administered through the Clinton County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis needed — call to start the referral process.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Dayton
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Southwest Ohio
Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy for autistic children. Clinton County families can access Hopebridge centers in the Dayton and Cincinnati metro areas.
Hopebridge accepts most major insurance. Ask about telehealth ABA options if travel to Dayton or Cincinnati is a barrier.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Wilmington
Autism Society of Ohio — Southwest Region
The Autism Society of Ohio connects Clinton County families with statewide support resources, the OhioASD directory, and southwest Ohio peer networks and family events.
Statewide organization. Check the website for Dayton-area chapter events accessible from Clinton County.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Marion
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Ohio's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Provides free IEP advocacy, special education training, and one-on-one support for Clinton County families.
FREE statewide PTI. Call before any IEP meeting, evaluation, or dispute.
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