County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington County, Ohio
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington County. Ohio statewide resources also apply.
Washington County — home to Marietta — is in southeastern Ohio along the Ohio River, bordering West Virginia. The Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities coordinates waiver services. Marietta is a regional hub with some local therapy providers. Help Me Grow is available for children under 3. OCECD provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Immediate resources
Key contacts for Washington County
Phone numbers you can call today — no referral needed for most.
Federally funded PTI center serving Ohio families.
Provider directory
Local Providers5 providers in Washington County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Marietta · multi-county
Nationwide Children's Hospital — Telehealth (Washington County OH)
Nationwide Children's Hospital provides telehealth autism evaluation services for Washington County families in Marietta, Ohio. Marietta sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers on the West Virginia border. Akron Children's Hospital and WVU Medicine in Parkersburg, WV are also accessible for Washington County families. Telehealth from Columbus-based specialists is the most practical pathway for comprehensive autism evaluation.
Parkersburg WV (WVU Medicine) is across the Ohio River and may be practical for some Washington County families. Columbus is ~115 miles northwest. Telehealth strongly recommended.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Marietta
Help Me Grow Ohio — Washington County
Ohio's Part C early intervention for Washington County children birth to age 3. Free evaluations, service coordination, and home-based services through the Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Marietta's position as an Appalachian Ohio Ohio River city means EI services are the most locally accessible developmental support for young children.
FREE. Contact the Washington County DD Board. Do not wait for a diagnosis to request evaluation.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Marietta · multi-county
Centria Healthcare — Marietta / Washington County
In-home ABA therapy serving Washington County and the Marietta area. BCBA-supervised services with Ohio Medicaid and most commercial insurance accepted. The Ohio River border location means some families also access ABA providers in Parkersburg, WV.
In-home model well-suited for Washington County's geographic spread. WV-based providers may also serve this border region.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Marietta · multi-county
Autism Society of Ohio — Washington County / Marietta
Autism Society of Ohio support for Washington County families. Connects Marietta-area families with OhioASD resources and chapter activities in Athens and the Columbus metro.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Marietta
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Free IEP advocacy for Washington County families in Marietta City Schools and the county's rural school districts. OCECD provides statewide phone and virtual support.
FREE. Phone and virtual statewide support.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Washington 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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