County resource guide
Autism Resources in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Clearfield County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Clearfield County (Clearfield, DuBois) is a rural central Pennsylvania county served by Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital. DuBois Area School District provides special education. Families requiring specialized autism evaluations travel to Penn State Hershey or UPMC Children's Pittsburgh. PEAL Center provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Provider availability here is very limited — the PTI is essential.
Provider directory
Local Providers12 providers in Clearfield County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Clearfield
Penn Highlands Clearfield — Developmental Services
Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital provides pediatric care and developmental screening for Clearfield County families. Complex autism evaluations are frequently referred to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center or UPMC facilities.
For full autism evaluations, families are typically referred to Penn State Hershey or UPMC Children's in Pittsburgh.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Clearfield
Clearfield County Early Intervention Program
Pennsylvania Early Intervention for Clearfield County children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and developmental therapy delivered in home and community settings. Administered through Clearfield County Human Services.
FREE through Pennsylvania Early Intervention. Home-based services available across the county.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Clearfield · multi-county
Behavioral Health Works — Clearfield County
In-home and community-based ABA therapy for children in Clearfield County. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Pennsylvania Medicaid and commercial insurance. Serves a geographically dispersed rural population.
Pennsylvania requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
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.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Clearfield · multi-county
Autism Society of Central PA — Clearfield County Families
Clearfield County autism families connect through central Pennsylvania autism support networks and the statewide Autism Society of PA, with resource navigation and peer support.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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 — Centre County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Centre County families at no cost. Free IEP advocacy and IDEA training for families navigating State College Area School District and surrounding rural Centre County districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Clearfield County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Clearfield County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy and training for families in one of Pennsylvania's most rural counties, where local advocacy resources are scarce.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
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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Helpful guides
Guides for Clearfield 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.
Pennsylvania state guide →Nearby counties in Pennsylvania
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