County resource guide
Erie County, Ohio
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Erie County. Ohio statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Sandusky
Firelands Regional Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky is the primary hospital for Erie County. Families are typically referred to Cleveland Clinic or Akron Children's Hospital for full autism evaluations, approximately one hour east.
Ask your Firelands pediatrician for a referral to Cleveland Clinic Children's developmental pediatrics or Akron Children's autism program.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Sandusky
Erie County Help Me Grow — Early Intervention
Ohio's Help Me Grow program for Erie County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations and therapy services delivered in the home and community for children with developmental delays.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required — call Help Me Grow to start the process.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Sandusky
BlueSprig Autism — Northeast Ohio
BlueSprig Autism provides evidence-based ABA therapy for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Erie County families can access BlueSprig centers in the greater Cleveland and Toledo areas.
Accepts most major insurance including Medicaid. Sandusky is between Cleveland and Toledo — ask about the nearest available center.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Sandusky
Autism Society of Ohio — North Coast Region
The Autism Society of Ohio supports Erie County families through the OhioASD resource directory, peer networks, and family events along the Lake Erie shoreline and greater Sandusky area.
Statewide organization. Visit the website for north coast Ohio chapter activities and support groups.
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 family support for Erie County parents.
FREE statewide PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting, evaluation, or dispute.
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