Autism Resources in West Virginia
A statewide guide to autism services across West Virginia — for families in Charleston, Morgantown, Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling, and communities across the state's rural counties.
West Virginia has real strengths — WVU's Center for Excellence in Disabilities as a statewide hub, the WV Birth to Three early intervention program, an autism insurance mandate dating to 2011, and Medicaid coverage of ABA. It also faces some of the country's hardest rural-access challenges: a largely rural, mountainous geography, provider shortages, a long-standing waiver waiting list, and long travel distances for many families.
We won't pretend West Virginia's system is easy to navigate. This page tries to be honest about both the resources and the gaps.
We've written this as a starting point. West Virginia readers who know specifics better than we do — tell us what we got wrong or missed.
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West Virginia at a glance
Early intervention program
Insurance mandate
Medicaid waivers (3)
- Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Waiver
- Children with Disabilities Community Services Program (CDCSP)
- Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW)
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Support organizations
West Virginia's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, based in Morgantown. Statewide resource for autism evaluation, family support, training, a services directory, and the Mind the Gap support group for families on waiting lists.
Disability Rights of West VirginiaWest Virginia's federally designated protection and advocacy organization. Legal advocacy for West Virginians with disabilities.
WV Parent Training and Information (WV PTI)West Virginia's federally designated Parent Training and Information Center. Free support for families navigating special education, disability services, and transitions.
Community Autism Resources and Education Systems (CARES)A West Virginia nonprofit increasing access to evidence-based autism services, with education, advocacy, and monthly and summer inclusive family events.
West Virginia Autism Training Center (Marshall University)Marshall University center providing training, family support, and the College Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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