County resource guide
Autism Resources in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Allegheny County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) is home to UPMC Children's Hospital, western Pennsylvania's leading pediatric center and an Autism Treatment Network site. The PEAL Center is headquartered in Pittsburgh, making it the fastest source of free IEP advocacy in the county. Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate applies statewide, ensuring broad therapy coverage across commercial plans.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Allegheny County:
Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3 — Special Education
Allegheny IU 3 supports Child Find for districts across Allegheny County including Pittsburgh area. Contact IU 3 or your local school district to begin a referral.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in Allegheny County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Pittsburgh
UPMC Children's Hospital — Autism Center
Comprehensive autism evaluations at UPMC Children's, western Pennsylvania's leading pediatric hospital. Multi-disciplinary team with developmental pediatricians and neuropsychologists. An Autism Treatment Network site.
Autism Treatment Network site. High demand — ask about community-based evaluation alternatives.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Pittsburgh
Allegheny Behavior Analysis Services
1-on-1 play-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Pittsburgh/Allegheny County. BCBA-supervised.
Source: https://www.abaservicespgh.com
Canonsburg · multi-county
BlueSprig Autism — Washington County
Center-based ABA therapy serving Washington County families. BlueSprig's BCBA-supervised programs focus on communication, social skills, and adaptive behavior. Accepts Pennsylvania commercial insurance and Medicaid.
Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate applies to commercial plans.
Greensburg · multi-county
Centria Autism — Westmoreland County
In-home ABA therapy for Westmoreland County children. BCBA-supervised, naturalistic approach. Accepts Pennsylvania Medicaid and most commercial insurance. Serves Greensburg, Latrobe, and surrounding Westmoreland communities.
Pittsburgh
Clinical Innovations — Pittsburgh
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Allegheny County. In-home and center-based services with a focus on naturalistic developmental approaches.
Pennsylvania ABA insurance mandate applies.
Pittsburgh
Helping Hands Family — Pittsburgh
Clinic-based autism services and ABA therapy in Pittsburgh serving families across Allegheny County.
Source: https://hhfamily.com/locations/pittsburgh-pa/
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Pittsburgh
Autism Society of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh chapter offering support groups, resource navigation, and family events across Allegheny County.
Washington · multi-county
Autism Society of Pittsburgh — Washington County Families
The Pittsburgh Autism Society chapter extends services to Washington County families, with support groups and resource navigation for the southwestern Pennsylvania region.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center
Pennsylvania's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving western PA, and a key resource for Philadelphia families. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support. Knows Pennsylvania's special education rules inside out.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Pittsburgh
PEAL Center — Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI, headquartered in Pittsburgh. Free IEP advocacy and training for Allegheny County families. Walk-in appointments available.
FREE. Headquarters here — fastest service for Allegheny County families.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Washington County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Washington County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA training, and school district navigation for southwestern Pennsylvania families. PEAL is headquartered in Pittsburgh, making service particularly accessible for Washington County.
FREE. PEAL's Pittsburgh headquarters makes them highly accessible for Washington County families.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Allegheny County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
Helpful guides
Guides for Allegheny 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.
Communities served
Cities in Allegheny County
Serving families across Allegheny County including Pittsburgh, McKeesport, Bethel Park, Monroeville, Penn Hills, Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Ross Township, Cranberry Township and Plum and more.
See all Pennsylvania resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania state guide →Nearby counties in Pennsylvania
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