County resource guide
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Sullivan County. Pennsylvania statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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Geisinger Wyoming Valley — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Sullivan County is one of Pennsylvania's smallest and most rural counties. Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre is the most accessible major health system for autism evaluations, approximately 45 minutes south via US-220.
Ask your primary care provider for a Geisinger Wyoming Valley developmental pediatrics referral. Telehealth is strongly recommended for initial consultations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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Sullivan County Early Intervention Program
Pennsylvania Early Intervention for Sullivan County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations and in-home therapy services. Home-based delivery is the primary service model in this very rural north-central PA county.
FREE through Pennsylvania Early Intervention. Home-based services are essential given the county's rural nature.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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BlueSprig Autism — Northeast Pennsylvania
BlueSprig Autism provides ABA therapy for children with autism. Sullivan County families typically travel to Wilkes-Barre or Bloomsburg for center-based ABA. In-home ABA is often the most practical option for this very rural county.
Specifically request in-home ABA services — Sullivan County's rural geography makes center travel impractical for daily sessions.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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Autism Society of Pennsylvania — North Central Region
The Autism Society of Pennsylvania supports Sullivan County families with statewide resources and online peer networks. Virtual programming is essential for families in this very remote Pennsylvania county.
Statewide organization. Online resources and virtual support groups are the primary option for Sullivan County's isolated families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Pittsburgh · multi-county
PEAL Center — Lycoming County Families
Pennsylvania's federally funded PTI serving Lycoming County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy and training for families navigating Williamsport Area School District and rural north-central Pennsylvania districts.
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 Sullivan County families. Phone and virtual access is critical for this remote county.
FREE statewide PTI. All services accessible by phone — call before any IEP meeting, evaluation, or dispute.
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