County resource guide
Preston County, West Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Preston County. West Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Kingwood · multi-county
WVU Medicine Children's — Preston County Access
Preston County families are well-positioned to access WVU Medicine Children's comprehensive autism evaluations in Morgantown, approximately 45 minutes from Kingwood. The Morgantown campus offers West Virginia's strongest pediatric autism diagnostic program.
Morgantown is about 45 minutes from Kingwood — the closest major evaluation center for Preston County.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Kingwood
WV Birth to Three — Preston County
West Virginia's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Preston County infants and toddlers. Free evaluations and home-based services for children birth through age 3 with developmental delays.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Kingwood · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Morgantown / Preston Area
In-home ABA therapy serving Preston County families under WV's ABA insurance mandate. Proximity to Morgantown makes some Morgantown-based providers accessible, while in-home delivery reaches families throughout the county.
WV requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Kingwood · multi-county
WV Autism Training Center at Marshall University
Marshall University's Autism Training Center serves Preston County families through statewide consultation, training, and resource navigation. Proximity to Morgantown makes Preston County families among the better-positioned rural WV families for accessing resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Kingwood · multi-county
WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)
Free IEP advocacy for Preston County families. WVPTI supports parents navigating Preston County Schools and understanding their rights under IDEA and West Virginia's special education regulations.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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