County resource guide
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Adams County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Gettysburg
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital is the primary hospital for Adams County. Baltimore is approximately one hour south via US-15, providing access to Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Children's Center for autism evaluations. Penn State Hershey is also accessible.
Baltimore is closer than Philadelphia for many Adams County families. Ask your pediatrician about Kennedy Krieger Institute referrals — one of the nation's top autism programs.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Gettysburg
Adams County Early Intervention Program
Pennsylvania Early Intervention for Adams County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations and therapy services administered through Adams County Human Services. Delivered in the home and community.
FREE through Pennsylvania Early Intervention. No diagnosis required — call to request a free developmental evaluation.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Gettysburg
BlueSprig Autism — South Central Pennsylvania
BlueSprig Autism provides evidence-based ABA therapy for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Adams County families can access BlueSprig centers in the York and Harrisburg areas, approximately 30–45 minutes away.
Accepts most major insurance including Medicaid. Ask about in-home ABA options if daily travel to York or Harrisburg is a barrier.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Gettysburg
Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg — Adams County
The Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg serves Adams County families with support groups, resource connections, and family events. Gettysburg families are approximately 40 minutes from Harrisburg chapter programming.
Active Harrisburg chapter with family events, support groups, and advocacy resources accessible from Adams County.
York · multi-county
Autism Society of South Central Pennsylvania
Regional Autism Society chapter covering York and Adams counties. Offers monthly support groups for parents, social events for autistic individuals and families, and resource navigation across south-central PA.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Cumberland County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Cumberland County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA rights training, and navigation support. Particularly valuable for families in the Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, and Carlisle area school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
Pittsburgh
PEAL Center — Pennsylvania Parent Training and Information
Pennsylvania's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, special education training, and one-on-one support for Adams County families navigating Pennsylvania's special education system.
FREE statewide PTI. Call before any IEP meeting, evaluation, or dispute — they serve all PA counties.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — York County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving York County at no cost. Provides IEP advocacy training, school district navigation, and one-on-one support. Invaluable for families in rural parts of York County where local advocacy resources are sparse.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
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