Autism Resources in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia anchors the Delaware Valley and holds one of the deepest concentrations of autism expertise in the country — a broad set of ABA and pediatric therapy providers, autism-specific schools, and, crucially, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and its Center for Autism Research, an internationally recognized hub for autism diagnosis, care, and research. Philadelphia is also the first city in the U.S. certified as a Sensory Inclusive City through KultureCity, which shows up across its museums and attractions. This guide walks through what's available to Philadelphia families: diagnosis, therapy, schools, community and sensory-friendly activities, and how Pennsylvania's funding programs work.