County resource guide
Berks County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Berks County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
West Reading
Tower Health — Reading Hospital Pediatric Developmental Services
Reading Hospital, part of the Tower Health system, provides developmental pediatric evaluations for autism in Berks County. Families in the Reading area have access to local evaluations, while many also travel to CHOP for specialized second opinions or more complex assessments.
CHOP is approximately 60 miles away and serves many Berks County families for specialized evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Reading
Berks County Early Intervention Program
Berks County's Early Intervention program for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or autism risk indicators. Evaluations and services are provided at no cost under Pennsylvania's Early Intervention system, with services delivered in the child's natural environment.
FREE through Pennsylvania Early Intervention. Your pediatrician can refer, or call Berks County directly.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Reading · multi-county
Centria Autism — Berks County
In-home ABA therapy serving Reading and surrounding Berks County communities. BCBA-supervised services accepting commercial insurance under Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate and Pennsylvania Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Reading
Autism Society of Berks County
Local Autism Society chapter serving families throughout Berks County. Hosts support groups in Reading and coordinates with the greater Philadelphia chapter for regional events and resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Berks County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and training for Berks County families. Critical resource for navigating the Reading School District and rural Berks County school systems, which can vary widely in special education quality.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Lancaster County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serves Lancaster County families at no cost. Provides IEP advocacy, training on IDEA rights, and one-on-one support for navigating school district disputes. Particularly helpful for rural families far from major urban advocacy organizations.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families statewide.
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