County resource guide
Autism Resources in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Philadelphia County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Philadelphia County's autism services are anchored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) — one of the nation's premier autism programs and an Autism Treatment Network site. The PEAL Center is Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy to families across the state. Pennsylvania requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy, making access significantly broader here than in unregulated states.
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 Philadelphia County:
School District of Philadelphia — Office of Specialized Services
Contact the Office of Specialized Services to request a Child Find evaluation. Submit a written request to start Pennsylvania's evaluation timeline.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers16 providers in Philadelphia County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Center for Autism Research
One of the nation's premier autism programs, CHOP's Center for Autism Research combines cutting-edge research with comprehensive clinical evaluations and treatment. An Autism Treatment Network site and consistently ranked among the best pediatric programs in the country.
Nationally recognized. Expect significant waitlists — ask about their evaluation process and community referrals.
Philadelphia
Einstein Healthcare Network — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatric evaluations at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia. Serves families in north and northeast Philadelphia with accessible evaluation services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Philadelphia
Action Behavior Centers — Philadelphia
ABA therapy for children 18 months–8 years with autism in Philadelphia. Licensed psychologists conduct diagnostic evaluations on-site.
Source: https://www.actionbehavior.com/city/philadelphia
Philadelphia
Ascend Autism Therapy Services
ABA therapy center in Philadelphia with full-day, half-day, and after-school programs for children with autism.
Source: https://ascendautism.com/aba-therapy-center-in-philadelphia-pa/
Philadelphia
Attain ABA Therapy — Philadelphia
ABA therapy clinic at 4646 Umbria St, Manayunk, plus a center at 1326 Chestnut Ave. Serves families across Philadelphia County.
Source: https://www.attainaba.com/behavior-analysis/pennsylvania/philadelphia/
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.
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.
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 Philadelphia County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
Helpful guides
Guides for Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia County
Serving families across Philadelphia County including Philadelphia, Germantown, West Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, Kensington, Fishtown, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill and Roxborough 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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