County resource guide
Hancock County, West Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hancock County. West Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Weirton · multi-county
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial — Northern Panhandle Referrals
Hancock County families access developmental evaluations through WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial and Pittsburgh Children's Hospital, approximately 40 miles north. The Weirton-Steubenville metro straddles the Ohio border, giving families cross-state options for autism assessments.
Pittsburgh Children's Hospital is 40 miles north and highly accessible for Hancock County.
Wellsburg · multi-county
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital — Developmental Services
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial in Glen Dale coordinates with the WVU pediatric network to connect Brooke County families with developmental evaluations. Located in the northern panhandle, Pittsburgh's pediatric specialists are within 45 minutes for families needing comprehensive autism assessments.
Northern panhandle hub. Pittsburgh Children's Hospital is accessible for complex evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Weirton
WV Birth to Three — Hancock County
West Virginia's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Hancock County infants and toddlers. Free evaluations and home-based services for children birth through age 3 showing developmental delays.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Wellsburg · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Northern Panhandle
In-home and telehealth ABA therapy available for Brooke County families. BCBA-supervised services under West Virginia's ABA insurance mandate, which requires most commercial plans to cover applied behavior analysis therapy.
WV requires commercial insurance to cover ABA. In-home delivery serves panhandle geography.
Weirton · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Northern Panhandle
In-home ABA therapy serving Hancock County families under West Virginia's commercial insurance mandate for ABA coverage. BCBA-supervised therapy delivered in the home, accommodating the panhandle's geography.
WV ABA insurance mandate applies. Pittsburgh providers may also be accessible.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Wellsburg · multi-county
WV Autism Training Center at Marshall University
Marshall University's Autism Training Center provides statewide family support, including resources and referrals for Brooke County families in the northern panhandle. The center offers consultation, training, and connection to WV's autism provider network.
Statewide resource. Free family support services.
Weirton · multi-county
WV Autism Training Center at Marshall University
Statewide autism support and family resources from Marshall University's Autism Training Center. Serves Hancock County families through consultation and connection to West Virginia's autism provider network.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Wellsburg · multi-county
WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)
West Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and one-on-one support for Brooke County families navigating special education in WV's Brooke County Schools system.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Weirton · multi-county
WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)
Free IEP advocacy for Hancock County families. WVPTI helps families understand their rights under West Virginia's special education law and navigate Hancock County Schools' processes.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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