County resource guide

Roane County, West Virginia

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Roane County. West Virginia statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

11 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Parkersburg · multi-county

Camden Clark Medical Center — Pediatric Referrals (Jackson County)

Camden Clark Medical Center in nearby Parkersburg (Wood County) is the closest hospital with pediatric specialties to Jackson County. Developmental screenings and referrals; comprehensive autism evaluations typically sent to WVU Medicine Children's in Morgantown.

Ages 0–18(304) 424-2111

Jackson County families have ~30-min drive to Parkersburg for pediatric care. WVU Medicine Morgantown is ~2 hrs for comprehensive autism evaluations.

Elizabeth · multi-county

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center — Wirt Referrals

Wirt County is one of West Virginia's smallest counties. Families seeking autism evaluations are typically referred to WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg (Wood County), approximately 25 miles away. Camden Clark is the regional hub for northwest WV.

Ages 0–18(304) 424-2111

Parkersburg (Wood County) is about 25 miles away — the nearest evaluation hub for Wirt County.

Morgantown · multi-county

WVU Medicine Children's — Developmental Pediatrics

Autism and developmental evaluations at WVU Medicine Children's Hospital, West Virginia's academic medical center. The primary comprehensive evaluation program in the state, serving Kanawha County and families statewide.

Ages 0–18(304) 598-4000

West Virginia's academic medical center for pediatric evaluations. Telehealth available for rural families.

Spencer · multi-county

WVU Medicine Stonewall Jackson Memorial — Roane Referrals

Roane County families access developmental evaluation referrals through WVU Medicine Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston (Lewis County) or WVU Medicine Children's in Morgantown. Spencer is centrally located in WV, making multiple WVU Medicine facilities accessible for autism assessments.

Ages 0–18(304) 269-8000

Weston (Lewis County) and Parkersburg (Wood County) are the nearest WVU Medicine hubs.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Spencer

WV Birth to Three — Roane County

West Virginia's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Roane County infants and toddlers. Free evaluations and home-based services for children birth through age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(304) 558-5388

FREE under IDEA Part C.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Spencer · multi-county

Autism Learning Partners — Central West Virginia

In-home ABA therapy serving Roane County families under WV's ABA insurance mandate. BCBA-supervised services delivered in the home for families in Spencer and surrounding communities.

Ages 2–21(888) 648-8326

WV requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Spencer · multi-county

WV Autism Training Center at Marshall University

Marshall University's Autism Training Center provides statewide consultation for Roane County families and educators in central West Virginia. Peer support connections and resource navigation available virtually.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(304) 696-2332

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(304) 624-1436

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Especially important given West Virginia's rural geography and limited specialized providers.

Spencer · multi-county

WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)

Free IEP advocacy for Roane County families. WVPTI helps parents navigate Roane County Schools' special education processes and understand their rights under federal and West Virginia law.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(304) 624-1436

FREE. Federally funded PTI.

Elizabeth · multi-county

WV Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)

Free IEP advocacy for Wirt County families. WVPTI is especially critical for Wirt County, one of WV's smallest counties with very limited local resources for navigating special education.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(304) 624-1436

FREE. Federally funded PTI — especially critical for Wirt County's tiny population.

Clarksburg · multi-county

WVPTI — Special Education Advocacy for Jackson County

Free IEP advocacy and parent training for Jackson County families from West Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(304) 624-1436

FREE. Serves all WV counties. Phone and remote support available.

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