County resource guide
Autism Resources in Delaware County, Ohio
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Delaware County. Ohio statewide resources also apply.
Delaware County — home to Delaware, Powell, and Lewis Center — is one of Ohio's fastest-growing suburban counties, located north of Columbus. Families benefit from direct access to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus for world-class autism evaluation. The Delaware County Board of DD coordinates waiver services. Help Me Grow is available for children under 3. OCECD provides free IEP advocacy statewide, and Ohio's ABA insurance mandate applies.
Immediate resources
Key contacts for Delaware County
Phone numbers you can call today — no referral needed for most.
Federally funded PTI center serving Ohio families.
Provider directory
Local Providers14 providers in Delaware County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Mount Gilead · multi-county
Nationwide Children's Hospital — Central Ohio (Morrow County)
Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus is the primary autism evaluation resource for Morrow County families. Mount Gilead is approximately 50 miles north of Columbus, making in-person visits to Nationwide Children's a practical option. The hospital also offers telehealth for families who prefer it.
Columbus is ~50 miles south. In-person and telehealth available. Nationwide Children's is the go-to for complex cases in central Ohio.
Powell
Nationwide Children's Hospital — Delaware County Outpatient
Nationwide Children's Hospital provides outpatient developmental pediatric services in Delaware County, one of Ohio's fastest-growing counties. Families in Powell and Lewis Center have convenient access to the Nationwide Children's network of autism services without traveling to Columbus.
Delaware County's rapid growth has expanded Nationwide Children's outpatient presence in this area.
Marion · multi-county
Nationwide Children's Hospital — Telehealth (Marion County)
Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus offers telehealth developmental and autism evaluation services for Marion County families. Marion is approximately 45 minutes north of Columbus, making in-person visits to Nationwide Children's a practical option as well. OhioHealth Marion General Hospital provides the local healthcare foundation with referral pathways.
Columbus is ~45 minutes south — Nationwide Children's in-person visits are realistic for most Marion County families. Telehealth also widely available.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Delaware
Delaware County Help Me Grow — Early Intervention
Ohio's Help Me Grow early intervention for Delaware County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations and therapy for children with delays. Administered through Delaware County Board of DD.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required — any child under 3 with developmental concerns qualifies for evaluation.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Columbus · multi-county
Collective Behavioral Therapy
BCBA-owned and operated in-home ABA therapy in Columbus serving Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Pickaway, Fairfield, and Richland counties.
Source: https://www.collectivebehavioraltherapy.com
Columbus · multi-county
Hopebridge — Columbus
Center-based ABA therapy at multiple Columbus metro locations. BCBA-supervised with multidisciplinary approach integrating speech and OT. Accepts most commercial insurance and Ohio Medicaid.
Ohio requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Marion · multi-county
Hopebridge — Columbus / Marion Region
Center-based ABA therapy accessible to Marion County families from Columbus-area Hopebridge locations. In-home ABA services may also be available in Marion. BCBA-supervised with Ohio Medicaid and most commercial insurance accepted. The Columbus metro proximity gives Marion families solid ABA access.
Columbus ABA centers are accessible for Marion County families. In-home options may be available locally.
Marysville · multi-county
Hopebridge — Columbus Metro (Union County Outreach)
Center-based ABA therapy from Columbus-area Hopebridge locations serving Union County families, with potential in-home coverage in Marysville. BCBA-supervised with Ohio Medicaid and most commercial insurance accepted. Union County's proximity to Columbus gives families access to the full Columbus ABA provider ecosystem.
Columbus ABA centers are highly accessible from Marysville (~35 miles). Multiple provider options available.
Powell · multi-county
Hopebridge — Powell/Delaware County
Center-based ABA therapy in the Powell area serving Delaware County's rapidly growing suburban communities. BCBA-supervised with multidisciplinary approach. Accepts most commercial insurance and Ohio Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Marysville · multi-county
Autism Society of Ohio — Central Ohio / Union County
Autism Society of Ohio support for Union County families. Connects Marysville-area families with the Columbus chapter's programming and the OhioASD resource directory. Honda's international workforce has created a particularly diverse autism parent community in Union County.
Columbus · multi-county
Autism Society of Ohio — Columbus
Ohio's statewide autism organization with strong Columbus programming. Support groups, resource fairs, family events, and the OhioASD resource directory.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Delaware
Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Delaware County's DD Board provides service coordination, eligibility determination, and access to county and state-funded disability supports. One of Ohio's most rapidly growing counties, Delaware County DD has expanded services to meet rising demand.
Ohio county DD Boards are a unique state resource. Apply early as Delaware County's rapid growth creates demand for services.
Marion · multi-county
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Ohio's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Ohio families. Knows Ohio's specific special education rules and procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Marion · multi-county
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Ohio's federally funded PTI headquartered in Marion (Delaware County's neighbor) actively serves Delaware County families. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA rights training, and school district navigation for families in one of Ohio's fastest-growing regions.
FREE. Ohio's federally funded PTI — essential for any IEP meeting or dispute.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Delaware County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all Ohio resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Ohio.
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