County resource guide
Autism Resources in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Montgomery County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Montgomery County is Pennsylvania's second most populous county and is part of the Philadelphia suburbs, giving families access to CHOP's satellite campuses and extensive private ABA, OT, and speech providers. The PEAL Center provides free IEP advocacy statewide. PA's Adult Autism waiver and Early Intervention program serve eligible residents, and Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate ensures commercial plan coverage.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 — Special Education
MCIU 23 coordinates Child Find for Montgomery County districts. Contact the IU or your local school district to request an evaluation. Written referral recommended.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers17 providers in Montgomery County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Ambler · multi-county
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Ambler Specialty Care
CHOP's Ambler specialty care center brings developmental pediatric services into the heart of Montgomery County. Families in Lansdale, Ambler, and Blue Bell access CHOP's nationally ranked autism evaluation services without traveling to Philadelphia. Part of the same clinical program as the main Center for Autism Research campus.
CHOP's suburban outreach makes top-tier evaluation more accessible for Montgomery County families. Ask about location-specific wait times.
Chalfont · multi-county
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Bucks County Specialty Care
CHOP's Bucks County specialty care location in Chalfont brings comprehensive developmental pediatric and autism evaluation services to one of Pennsylvania's most populous suburban counties. Families throughout Bucks County can access the same clinical expertise as the main Philadelphia campus.
CHOP Bucks County is the primary evaluation site for most of the county. Lower Bucks families may prefer the main Philadelphia campus.
Exton · multi-county
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Exton Specialty Care
CHOP's Exton specialty care center serves Chester County with developmental pediatric evaluations and autism diagnostic services. Chester County families in Exton, Malvern, and West Chester can access CHOP's nationally recognized autism expertise locally, with seamless referral to the Center for Autism Research for complex cases.
CHOP Exton is the most accessible CHOP location for Chester County. Ask about wait times versus the main Philadelphia campus.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Norristown
Montgomery County Early Intervention Program
Montgomery County's Early Intervention program for children birth to age 3. One of Pennsylvania's largest county EI programs, with a robust provider network offering developmental evaluations, speech therapy, OT, and special instruction at no cost to eligible families. Services delivered in homes, childcare settings, and community locations.
FREE through Pennsylvania Early Intervention. Montgomery County has one of PA's strongest EI provider networks — multiple agencies available.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Doylestown · multi-county
Centria Autism — Bucks County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Bucks County. BCBA-supervised programs with individualized treatment plans covering communication, adaptive skills, and school readiness. Accepts Pennsylvania commercial insurance under the ABA mandate and Pennsylvania Medicaid. Serves communities throughout Doylestown, Newtown, and Levittown.
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.
Malvern · multi-county
Verbal Behavior Associates — Chester County
Verbal Behavior Associates provides ABA therapy using Verbal Behavior methodology for Chester County children. Center-based and in-home BCBA-supervised services. Serves the West Chester, Malvern, and Downingtown corridor. Accepts Pennsylvania commercial insurance under the ABA mandate.
PA requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
King of Prussia · multi-county
Verbal Behavior Associates — King of Prussia
Verbal Behavior Associates provides intensive ABA therapy using Verbal Behavior methodology in the King of Prussia area. BCBA-supervised center-based programming with individualized treatment plans. Serves the western Montgomery County and Chester County corridor. Accepts Pennsylvania commercial insurance under the ABA mandate.
VBA is a named Pennsylvania provider. PA requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Chalfont · multi-county
CHOP — Speech-Language Pathology, Bucks County
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's speech-language pathology program provides evaluation and therapy for autistic children at Bucks County outpatient locations. Services include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment, social communication therapy, and feeding evaluation.
CHOP's Bucks County location offers SLP services. AAC evaluation often requires a main campus referral.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Norristown · multi-county
CHOP — Occupational Therapy, Montgomery County Locations
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides pediatric occupational therapy including sensory integration assessment and intervention at multiple Montgomery County locations. OT services address sensory processing differences, fine motor skills, and daily living for autistic children across the lifespan.
CHOP has multiple Montgomery County outpatient locations. Ask the referral line for the nearest site with availability.
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.
West Chester · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Philadelphia — Chester County
The Autism Society of Greater Philadelphia actively serves Chester County with parent support groups, resource navigation, and community events. Strong programming in West Chester and Coatesville areas, with connections to CHOP's Chester County locations and southeastern PA service providers.
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.
Lansdale · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Philadelphia — Montgomery County
The Autism Society of Greater Philadelphia serves Montgomery County as one of its core service areas. Regular support groups in Lansdale, Blue Bell, and Norristown provide peer connection for parents and caregivers. Strong programming for families with autistic adults as well as children.
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 — Bucks County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Bucks County families at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA rights training, and school district navigation. Bucks County has a mix of large suburban districts (Council Rock, Centennial) and smaller rural districts — PEAL helps families navigate all of them.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.
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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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Montgomery County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
Helpful guides
Guides for Montgomery 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.
Communities served
Cities in Montgomery County
Serving families across Montgomery County including Norristown, Lower Merion, Upper Merion, Abington, Cheltenham, Horsham, Upper Dublin, Hatfield, Lansdale and Montgomeryville and more.
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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