County resource guide
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lebanon County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Hershey · multi-county
Penn State Health Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey is the primary destination for Lebanon County families seeking comprehensive autism evaluations. Developmental pediatricians and neuropsychologists provide multi-disciplinary assessments. Located 15 miles from Lebanon.
Lebanon County's proximity to Hershey makes Penn State Health the most accessible regional children's hospital for autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lebanon
Lebanon County Early Intervention
Pennsylvania's county-based Early Intervention program for Lebanon County children under age 3. Free in-home developmental evaluations, speech therapy, OT, and developmental therapy for qualifying children.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Request evaluation immediately — do not wait for a formal diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Reading · multi-county
Centria Autism — Berks County
In-home ABA therapy serving Reading and surrounding Berks County communities. BCBA-supervised services accepting commercial insurance under Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate and Pennsylvania Medicaid.
Harrisburg · multi-county
Centria Autism — Harrisburg
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Dauphin County and the greater Harrisburg area. BCBA-supervised services accepting commercial insurance under Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate and Medicaid. Covers city and suburban Harrisburg families.
Pennsylvania requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Lebanon
Penn State Health Good Samaritan Hospital — Pediatric Therapy
Penn State Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon provides outpatient pediatric OT and speech therapy for Lebanon County children. Services include sensory integration therapy and communication support for autistic children.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Lebanon · multi-county
Autism Society of Pennsylvania — South Central Region
The Autism Society of Pennsylvania serves Lebanon County families through its south-central PA network with peer support, resource navigation, and community events accessible from the Lebanon Valley.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Berks County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and training for Berks County families. Critical resource for navigating the Reading School District and rural Berks County school systems, which can vary widely in special education quality.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Dauphin County / Harrisburg Area
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Dauphin County families at no cost. As the state capital, Harrisburg is home to many state education agency decisions — PEAL is especially valuable here for navigating Pennsylvania Department of Education policies and Harrisburg City School District disputes.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families. Particularly useful for PDE-level advocacy.
Pittsburgh
PEAL Center — Lebanon County Advocacy
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and training for Lebanon County families. Expert support for navigating Lebanon, Annville-Cleona, Cornwall-Lebanon, and other county school districts.
FREE. Call before any IEP evaluation or meeting.
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