County resource guide
Autism Resources in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Franklin County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Franklin County (Chambersburg) is a south-central Pennsylvania county served by WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital for evaluations. Chambersburg Area School District provides special education programs. PEAL Center provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Families needing comprehensive autism evaluations often travel to Penn State Hershey in Dauphin County. Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate applies statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers5 providers in Franklin County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Chambersburg · multi-county
Penn State Health — Developmental Pediatrics (South Central)
Penn State Health serves Franklin County families through developmental pediatric evaluations and autism assessments accessible via Hershey and Carlisle clinic locations. Comprehensive multi-disciplinary evaluations including psychological testing and behavioral observation.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Chambersburg
Franklin County Early Intervention
Pennsylvania Early Intervention services for Franklin County children under age 3. In-home developmental evaluations and therapy provided at no cost to qualifying families in the Chambersburg, Waynesboro, and Greencastle areas.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Request evaluation immediately — do not wait for a formal diagnosis.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Chambersburg
UPMC Chambersburg Hospital — Pediatric Therapy
UPMC Chambersburg Hospital offers outpatient pediatric occupational and speech therapy for Franklin County children. OT services include sensory processing assessment and sensory diet development for autistic children.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Chambersburg · multi-county
Autism Society of Pennsylvania — South Central Region
The Autism Society of Pennsylvania supports Franklin County families with statewide peer connections and south-central PA regional resources. Parent support groups, information, and referrals for the Chambersburg area.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pittsburgh
PEAL Center — Franklin County Advocacy
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education training to Franklin County families. Expert guidance for navigating Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle-Antrim, and other local school districts.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Franklin 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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