County resource guide

Perry County, Pennsylvania

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Perry County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

8 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

New Bloomfield

UPMC Carlisle — Developmental Pediatrics Referral

Perry County families typically access specialist care through UPMC Carlisle in Cumberland County or Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, approximately 30–45 minutes east. The Harrisburg metro area offers the most accessible autism evaluation programs.

Ask your pediatrician for a referral to Penn State Hershey Children's developmental pediatrics — one of Pennsylvania's leading autism programs, about 40 minutes from New Bloomfield.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

New Bloomfield

Perry County Early Intervention Program

Pennsylvania Early Intervention for Perry County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations and in-home therapy services administered through Perry County Human Services.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(717) 582-2131

FREE through Pennsylvania Early Intervention. Home-based services are available throughout Perry County.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

New Bloomfield

BlueSprig Autism — Harrisburg / Capital Region

BlueSprig Autism provides center-based ABA therapy for autistic children. Perry County families are within 30–45 minutes of BlueSprig and other ABA providers in the Harrisburg and Carlisle areas.

Accepts most major insurance. Harrisburg area ABA centers are accessible from New Bloomfield via US-15.

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.

Ages 2–21(877) 755-3227

Pennsylvania requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.

Mechanicsburg · multi-county

Centria Autism — Mechanicsburg

In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Cumberland County families. BCBA-supervised programs accepting commercial insurance under Pennsylvania's ABA insurance mandate and PA Medicaid. Serves the Mechanicsburg and Carlisle communities.

Ages 2–21(877) 755-3227

Pennsylvania requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

New Bloomfield

Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg — Perry County

The Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg serves Perry County families through support groups and family events in the Harrisburg area, approximately 30–45 minutes from New Bloomfield.

Active Harrisburg chapter with family events and support groups — Perry County families are within easy reach.

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Pittsburgh · multi-county

PEAL Center — Cumberland County Families

Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Cumberland County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, IDEA rights training, and navigation support. Particularly valuable for families in the Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, and Carlisle area school districts.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(412) 281-4404

FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Pennsylvania families.

Pittsburgh

PEAL Center — Pennsylvania Parent Training and Information

Pennsylvania's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, special education training, and one-on-one support for Perry County families. Particularly useful for families navigating rural district special education.

Accepting new patients(412) 281-4404

FREE statewide PTI. Call before any IEP meeting, evaluation, or dispute.

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