County resource guide
Autism Resources in Ross County, Ohio
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ross County. Ohio statewide resources also apply.
Ross County — home to Chillicothe — is in south-central Ohio. The Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities coordinates Level One and Transitions waivers. Adena Health System provides some developmental services locally. Families often travel to Columbus for more specialized evaluation and ABA therapy. Help Me Grow is available for children under 3, and OCECD provides free statewide advocacy.
Immediate resources
Key contacts for Ross County
Phone numbers you can call today — no referral needed for most.
Federally funded PTI center serving Ohio families.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Ross County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Waverly · multi-county
Adena Health System — Developmental Referrals (Pike County)
Adena Health System, based in Chillicothe (Ross County), provides the primary regional healthcare infrastructure for Pike County families. Waverly is approximately 20 miles south of Chillicothe. Adena Regional Medical Center can provide initial developmental referrals; comprehensive autism evaluations typically route to Nationwide Children's in Columbus or Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
Chillicothe (~20 miles north) is the nearest regional hub. Columbus (~80 miles) is accessible for Nationwide Children's evaluations.
Chillicothe
Adena Health System — Pediatric Developmental Services
Adena Health System in Chillicothe is the primary regional hospital for Ross County and south-central Ohio. Their pediatric services include developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals. Adena serves a large Medicaid population across the Appalachian fringe of central Ohio. Complex evaluations are often referred to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus (~45 miles north).
Regional hospital for south-central Ohio. Complex autism evaluations referred to Nationwide Children's in Columbus.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Chillicothe
Ross County Help Me Grow — Early Intervention
Ohio's Help Me Grow early intervention for Ross County children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and in-home therapy for children with developmental delays. In-home delivery is especially important for rural and economically distressed families in Ross County.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required — call as soon as developmental concerns arise.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Waverly · multi-county
Autism Society of Ohio — Pike / Ross Region
Autism Society of Ohio support for Pike County families. Connects Waverly-area families with OhioASD resources and chapter activities in Chillicothe and Columbus.
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 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 · multi-county
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Ohio's federally funded PTI serving Pickaway County with free IEP coaching, IDEA rights training, and one-on-one family support. Assists families navigating Circleville City Schools and Pickaway County local school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute.
Chillicothe
Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Ross County's DD Board provides service coordination, eligibility determination, and connection to county and state-funded disability supports. First point of contact for Ohio's DD system for Chillicothe-area families across all life stages. An important gateway given Ross County's significant Medicaid-reliant population.
Ohio county DD Boards are unique. Apply early for HCBS waiver services — waitlists in this region can be long.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Ross 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.
Ohio state guide →Nearby counties in Ohio
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