County resource guide
Hocking County, Ohio
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hocking County. Ohio statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Logan
Hocking Valley Community Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan is the primary hospital for Hocking County. Columbus is approximately one hour north via US-33, providing access to Nationwide Children's Hospital for full autism evaluations.
Ask your Hocking Valley pediatrician for a referral to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus — about one hour north on US-33.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Logan
Hocking County Help Me Grow — Early Intervention
Ohio's Help Me Grow program for Hocking County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations and in-home therapy services. Home-based delivery is essential for families in this rural county.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required — in-home services available throughout Hocking County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Columbus
Centria Autism — Columbus Region
Centria Autism provides evidence-based ABA therapy for children with autism. Hocking County families can access Centria centers in the Columbus area, approximately one hour north.
Accepts most major insurance including Medicaid. Ask about in-home ABA services for rural Hocking County as an alternative to daily Columbus travel.
Chillicothe · multi-county
Hopebridge — Chillicothe/Ross County
Hopebridge center-based ABA therapy serving Ross County families in the Chillicothe area. BCBA-supervised with multidisciplinary approach integrating speech and OT services. Accepts most commercial insurance and Ohio Medicaid.
Ohio's ABA insurance mandate covers commercially insured families. Medicaid accepted.
Lancaster · multi-county
Hopebridge — Lancaster/Fairfield County
Center-based ABA therapy serving Fairfield County families in the Lancaster area. BCBA-supervised with multidisciplinary approach. Accepts most commercial insurance and Ohio Medicaid.
Ohio's ABA insurance mandate covers commercially insured families.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Logan
Autism Society of Ohio — Southeast Region
The Autism Society of Ohio connects Hocking County families with the OhioASD resource directory, peer support networks, and Columbus-area chapter events accessible from Logan.
Statewide organization. Columbus chapter events are accessible for Hocking County families via US-33.
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 Fairfield County families at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA rights training, and school district navigation for Lancaster City Schools and other Fairfield County districts.
FREE. Ohio's federally funded PTI — essential for navigating IEP meetings and school disputes.
Marion · multi-county
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Ohio's federally funded PTI serving Ross County families at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA rights training, and school district navigation for families in Chillicothe City Schools and other Ross County districts. Telehealth consultations available.
FREE. Ohio's federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Marion
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Ohio's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Hocking County families. Particularly valuable in rural areas with fewer local advocacy resources.
FREE statewide PTI. Call before any IEP meeting, evaluation, or dispute.
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