County resource guide
Licking County, Ohio
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Licking County. Ohio statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Newark
OhioHealth Licking Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Developmental Services
OhioHealth Licking Memorial Hospital provides pediatric developmental services for Licking County families in Newark and Heath. Families in eastern Licking County also frequently travel to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus for specialized autism evaluations.
Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus (~30 miles) is commonly accessed by Licking County families for specialized evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Newark
Licking County Help Me Grow — Early Intervention
Ohio's Help Me Grow early intervention program for Licking County children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and therapy services administered through the Licking County Board of DD. Services provided in natural environments.
FREE under federal law. No diagnosis required — call to request an evaluation for any child under 3.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Newark · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Newark/Licking County
Center-based ABA therapy serving Licking County families in the Newark area. BCBA-supervised with individualized programs. Accepts most commercial insurance and Ohio Medicaid.
Zanesville · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Zanesville/Muskingum County
Center-based ABA therapy serving Muskingum County families in the Zanesville area. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming. Accepts most commercial insurance and Ohio Medicaid.
Ohio's ABA insurance mandate covers commercially insured families.
Mount Vernon · multi-county
Hopebridge — Knox County
Hopebridge center-based ABA therapy serving Knox County families. BCBA-supervised with multidisciplinary approach. Accepts most commercial insurance and Ohio Medicaid. Knox County's rural character means some families may also access services in Columbus or Mansfield.
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.
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.
Newark · multi-county
Autism Society of Ohio — Licking County Families
Licking County families connect through the Autism Society of Ohio's statewide network, with access to the OhioASD resource directory, parent support resources, and regional programming across central Ohio.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Newark
Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Licking County's DD Board coordinates services, determines eligibility, and connects individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to county and state-funded programs. The gateway to Ohio's developmental disability service system for Licking County families.
Ohio county DD Boards are unique. Apply early — HCBS waiver waitlists can be substantial.
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.
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 Muskingum County families at no cost. Free IEP advocacy and IDEA rights training for families navigating Zanesville City Schools and other Muskingum County districts.
FREE. Ohio's 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 serving Knox County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy and IDEA training for families navigating Mount Vernon City Schools and other Knox County districts. OCECD's Marion headquarters is approximately 30 miles from Mount Vernon.
FREE. Ohio's federally funded PTI — OCECD in Marion is close to Knox County families.
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