County resource guide
Autism Resources in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Blair County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Blair County (Altoona, Hollidaysburg) is served by UPMC Altoona for healthcare needs. Altoona Area School District provides special education programs. Families seeking comprehensive autism evaluations typically travel to Penn State Hershey or UPMC Children's Pittsburgh. PEAL Center provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate ensures commercial plan coverage.
Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in Blair County
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Diagnostic 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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Helpful guides
Guides for Blair 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.
See all Pennsylvania resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Pennsylvania.
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