County resource guide
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Armstrong County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Kittanning
UPMC Armstrong — Developmental Pediatrics
UPMC Armstrong in Kittanning serves as the local hub for developmental and autism evaluations in Armstrong County. Part of the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh network, families can access specialist consultations and telehealth connections to Pittsburgh-based autism experts.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Kittanning
Armstrong County Early Intervention
Federally mandated Early Intervention services for Armstrong County children under age 3. Provides in-home developmental therapy, speech, occupational, and physical therapy at no cost to families who qualify. County-based program under Pennsylvania's EI system.
FREE under IDEA Part C for income-eligible families. Call as soon as you have concerns — do not wait for a diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Brookville · multi-county
Behavioral Health Works — Jefferson County
In-home ABA therapy serving Jefferson County and surrounding north-central Pennsylvania. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Pennsylvania Medicaid and commercial insurance. Home delivery is essential in this very rural county.
Pennsylvania requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Telehealth ABA may be primary for some Jefferson County families.
Indiana · multi-county
BlueSprig Autism — Indiana County
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Indiana County. BlueSprig's BCBA-supervised programs cover communication, social skills, and adaptive behavior. Accepts Pennsylvania commercial insurance and Medicaid.
Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate requires commercial plans to cover ABA therapy.
Clarion · multi-county
Trumpet Behavioral Health — Clarion County
Trumpet Behavioral Health provides in-home ABA therapy for children in Clarion County, connecting western rural PA families to BCBA-supervised services. Accepts Pennsylvania Medicaid and most commercial insurance.
Kittanning · multi-county
Trumpet Behavioral Health — Western PA
Trumpet Behavioral Health provides ABA therapy for children in Armstrong County and surrounding western Pennsylvania communities. BCBA-supervised in-home services. Accepts Pennsylvania Medicaid and most commercial insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Kittanning · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Pittsburgh — Armstrong County
The Autism Society of Greater Pittsburgh supports Armstrong County families through its resource network, peer support groups, and family events. Online and in-person connections available for this rural western PA community.
Clarion · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Pittsburgh — Clarion County
The Autism Society of Greater Pittsburgh supports Clarion County families through peer support networks, resource referrals, and community connections in western Pennsylvania.
Indiana · multi-county
Autism Society of Western PA — Indiana County Families
Indiana County autism families connect through western Pennsylvania autism support networks, with resource navigation and connection to Pittsburgh-area providers and state services.
Brookville · multi-county
Autism Society of Western PA — Jefferson County Families
Jefferson County autism families connect through western Pennsylvania autism support networks for peer support, resource navigation, and connection to Clarion and Pittsburgh-area providers.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pittsburgh
PEAL Center — Armstrong County Advocacy
The PEAL Center is Pennsylvania's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving western PA including Armstrong County. Free IEP coaching, training workshops, and one-on-one support for navigating special education rights.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or evaluation request.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Indiana County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Indiana County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy and training for families in Indiana Area and Homer-Center school districts. Indiana County has a mix of rural poverty and university community — PEAL bridges both populations.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Jefferson County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Jefferson County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy and training for families in one of Pennsylvania's most rural and economically challenged counties. Remote support via phone and video is critical here.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote phone and video support available statewide.
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