County resource guide
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Delaware County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Springfield
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Specialty Care, Springfield
CHOP operates specialty care locations in Delaware County including developmental pediatrics services closer to families in Media and Springfield. Many Delaware County families also access the main CHOP campus in Philadelphia, which is within 20 minutes of most of the county.
Delaware County's proximity to Philadelphia makes CHOP highly accessible. Main campus is ~20 min away.
Upland
Crozer Health — Pediatric Developmental Services
Developmental pediatric evaluations through Crozer Health serving Delaware County residents. Provides local access for families who prefer to stay closer to home rather than traveling to Philadelphia.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Media · multi-county
Centria Autism — Delaware County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Delaware County. BCBA-supervised programs accepting commercial insurance and Pennsylvania Medicaid. Serves the Media, Springfield, and Havertown areas.
Pennsylvania requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Philadelphia · multi-county
Centria Autism — Philadelphia
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in the Philadelphia metro. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance and Pennsylvania Medicaid.
Pennsylvania requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Philadelphia · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Philadelphia
Active Philadelphia chapter with support groups, resource fairs, and community connections. Strong sibling support programming and family social events.
Media · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Philadelphia — Delaware County
The Autism Society of Greater Philadelphia serves Delaware County families with support groups, resource navigation, and family events. Strong connections to CHOP and other Philadelphia metro providers.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center
Pennsylvania's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving western PA, and a key resource for Philadelphia families. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support. Knows Pennsylvania's special education rules inside out.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Delaware County Families
Pennsylvania's statewide PTI serving Delaware County families at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA rights training, and support navigating disputes with school districts. Critical resource before any IEP meeting.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
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