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