County resource guide
Blair County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Blair County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Altoona
UPMC Altoona — Developmental Pediatrics
UPMC Altoona provides developmental pediatric services for Blair County and the surrounding central Pennsylvania region. Part of the UPMC network, Altoona families can access UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh for specialized autism evaluations when needed.
UPMC Children's in Pittsburgh (~90 miles west) is a common referral for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hollidaysburg
Blair County Early Intervention Program
Pennsylvania Early Intervention for Blair County children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and developmental therapy for eligible children. Administered through Blair County Human Services.
FREE through Pennsylvania Early Intervention. No diagnosis required for an evaluation.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Johnstown · multi-county
BlueSprig Autism — Johnstown
Center-based ABA therapy in the Johnstown area serving Cambria County. BlueSprig provides BCBA-supervised programs covering communication, social skills, and adaptive behavior. Accepts Pennsylvania commercial insurance and Medicaid.
Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate applies to commercial plans.
Altoona · multi-county
Trumpet Behavioral Health — Altoona
Center-based ABA therapy in Altoona serving Blair County. Trumpet Behavioral Health uses naturalistic teaching methods within BCBA-supervised programs. Accepts commercial insurance under Pennsylvania's ABA mandate and Medicaid.
Pennsylvania requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Huntingdon · multi-county
Trumpet Behavioral Health — Huntingdon County
In-home and community-based ABA therapy serving Huntingdon County. Trumpet Behavioral Health uses naturalistic teaching within BCBA-supervised programs. Accepts commercial insurance under Pennsylvania's ABA mandate and Medicaid. Home-based services are especially important in this rural county.
Pennsylvania requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Huntingdon · multi-county
Autism Society of Central PA — Huntingdon County
Huntingdon County autism families connect through central Pennsylvania autism networks for peer support, resource navigation, and connection to Blair County and Pittsburgh-area providers.
Altoona · multi-county
Autism Society of Western PA — Blair County Families
Blair County autism families connect through regional western Pennsylvania autism networks. Parent support groups, resource navigation, and connection to UPMC Altoona and Pittsburgh-area providers.
Johnstown · multi-county
Autism Society of Western Pennsylvania — Cambria County Families
Western Pennsylvania autism families in Cambria County connect through Pittsburgh-area autism organization programming and regional support groups. Provides resource navigation for families navigating limited local provider availability.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Blair County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Blair County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA training, and school district navigation for families in Altoona, Hollidaysburg, and rural Blair County communities.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Cambria County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Cambria County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA training, and school district navigation. Johnstown is one of Pennsylvania's most economically challenged areas — PEAL provides critical support for families with limited local resources.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Huntingdon County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Huntingdon County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy and IDEA training for families in one of Pennsylvania's most rural and isolated counties. Remote support via phone and video is especially important here.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
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