County resource guide
Lewis County, West Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lewis County. West Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Buckhannon · multi-county
WVU Medicine Buckhannon — Developmental Referrals
WVU Medicine's Buckhannon clinic provides primary care access for Upshur County families and coordinates referrals to WVU Medicine Children's in Morgantown for autism evaluations. West Virginia Wesleyan College's presence in Buckhannon creates a slightly larger community than many rural WV counties.
Refer to WVU Medicine Children's Morgantown for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Weston · multi-county
WVU Medicine Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
WVU Medicine Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston serves as Lewis County's primary hospital and coordinates referrals to WVU Medicine Children's in Morgantown (about one hour away) for comprehensive autism evaluations. The WVU network connects rural central WV families to academic specialists.
Morgantown WVU Medicine Children's is about 60 minutes. Clarksburg (Harrison County) also nearby.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Weston
WV Birth to Three — Lewis County
West Virginia's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Lewis County infants and toddlers birth through age 3. Free evaluations and home-based services for children with developmental delays or disabilities.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Buckhannon · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Central WV / Upshur
In-home ABA therapy for Upshur County families under WV's ABA insurance mandate. BCBA-supervised services delivered in the home throughout Buckhannon and Upshur County.
WV requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Weston · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Central WV Telehealth
In-home and telehealth ABA therapy serving Lewis County families. BCBA-supervised services under West Virginia's ABA insurance mandate, with in-home delivery addressing the county's rural geography.
WV requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Weston · multi-county
WV Autism Training Center at Marshall University
Marshall University's Autism Training Center supports Lewis County educators and families through statewide consultation, training events, and resource navigation for central West Virginia.
Buckhannon · multi-county
WV Autism Training Center at Marshall University
Marshall University's Autism Training Center serves Upshur County families and educators through statewide consultation, resource navigation, and training. Buckhannon's WV Wesleyan College community adds some local institutional support.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Weston · multi-county
WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)
Free IEP advocacy for Lewis County families. WVPTI provides individualized support for navigating Lewis County Schools' special education processes and understanding parental rights under IDEA.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Buckhannon · multi-county
WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)
Free IEP advocacy for Upshur County families. WVPTI provides individualized support navigating Upshur County Schools' special education system and understanding parental rights under IDEA.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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