County resource guide
Highland County, Ohio
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Highland County. Ohio statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Hillsboro
Highland District Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro is the primary hospital for Highland County. Columbus is approximately one hour north and Cincinnati about one hour south, giving families access to two major children's hospital autism programs.
Ask your pediatrician for a referral to Cincinnati Children's or Nationwide Children's in Columbus — both are approximately equidistant from Hillsboro.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hillsboro
Highland County Help Me Grow — Early Intervention
Ohio's Help Me Grow early intervention for Highland County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations and in-home therapy services for children showing signs of developmental delay.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required — home-based delivery is available throughout Highland County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Hillsboro
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Cincinnati / Columbus Region
Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy for autistic children. Highland County families are within an hour of Hopebridge centers in both the Cincinnati and Columbus metro areas.
Accepts most major insurance. Ask about telehealth ABA to reduce daily travel from rural Highland County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Hillsboro
Autism Society of Ohio — South Central Region
The Autism Society of Ohio supports Highland County families through the OhioASD directory, statewide peer networks, and chapter events in Columbus and Cincinnati accessible from Hillsboro.
Statewide organization. Both Columbus and Cincinnati chapters host events within driving distance of Highland 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 Highland County families.
FREE statewide PTI. Call before any IEP meeting, evaluation, or dispute — essential for rural families.
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