County resource guide
Mason County, West Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Mason County. West Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Point Pleasant · multi-county
WVU Medicine Cabell Huntington Hospital — Pediatric Referrals
Mason County families seeking autism evaluations are typically referred to WVU Medicine Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington (Cabell County), the nearest major children's hospital approximately 45 minutes southwest. Cabell's pediatric developmental program serves the tri-state Ohio Valley area.
Huntington (Cabell County) is the nearest major medical hub for Mason County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Point Pleasant
WV Birth to Three — Mason County
West Virginia's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Mason County infants and toddlers from birth through age 3. Free evaluations and home-based services for children with developmental delays including early autism signs.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Point Pleasant · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Ohio Valley
In-home ABA therapy serving Mason County families under West Virginia's ABA insurance mandate. BCBA-supervised services bring therapy to Point Pleasant and surrounding areas, addressing the county's distance from center-based providers.
WV requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Point Pleasant · multi-county
WV Autism Training Center at Marshall University
Marshall University's Autism Training Center serves Mason County families through statewide consultation, training, and peer support connections. The center bridges Mason County families to WV's broader autism support network.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Clarksburg · multi-county
WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)
West Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for WV families. Knows West Virginia's special education regulations — an especially important resource in a state with geographic barriers to services.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Especially important given West Virginia's rural geography and limited specialized providers.
Point Pleasant · multi-county
WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)
Free IEP advocacy for Mason County families. WVPTI provides individualized support navigating Mason County Schools' special education processes and understanding parental rights under IDEA.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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