An official Autism diagnosis might come with a pamphlet, but it does not come with a handbook. This handy list of resources includes an abundance of early intervention services, therapies, non-profits, support systems and more. Differences can be difficult, but this guide can point families to the right resources at the right time. Every family has a unique journey in life! Cincinnati Family is wishing your family the best on your journey to meeting milestones and surpassing goals, leaps and bounds.
Early Intervention State Services
Help Me Grow (Ohio)
800-755-GROW | helpmegrow.org
Families with concerns about delays or disabilities in children up to age three can seek Early Intervention through the Department of Children & Youth
First Steps (Kentucky)
1-877-41STEPS | chfs.ky.gov
Kentucky’s Early Intervention System provides support and services for families with children birth to three who have developmental delays or disabilities
Therapy Services
ABC Pediatric Therapy
Multiple locations
abcpediatrictherapy.com
Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy as well as specialty services like Feeding Therapy, Torticollis Therapy and more
Ages Accepted: children of all ages
Funding Sources Accepted: In-network for most insurance companies–contact your coverage provider for more information
Applied Behavioral Services
Multiple locations
877-797-1352 | appliedbehavioralservices.com
Speech and Language Pathology, Behavioral Counseling, Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Social Skills Groups, After School 1:1 Focus Sessions
Ages Accepted: children of all ages
Funding Sources Accepted: Medicaid, In-network for most insurance companies–contact your coverage provider for more information
Heidt Center of Excellence by Best Point Education & Behavioral Health
Multiple locations
513-272-2800 | bestpoint.org
Campus-based instruction for grades 6-12, transition program up to age 21, electives, extracurriculars and so much more
Ages Accepted: children of all ages
Funding Sources Accepted: Call for individualized information
Cincinnati Center for Autism
100 Commercial Drive, Fairfield, OH
513-874-6789 | cincinnaticenterforautism.org
CCA offers a school program, appointed based services and summer services
Ages Accepted: 36 months-21 years old
Funding Sources Accepted: Anthem (BCBS), Cigna, Aetna, Humana, UBH, UMR, Medical Mutual, School District Agreements, Autism Scholarship, Private Pay
Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute (COTI)
4400 Carver Woods Drive #300, Blue Ash, OH
513-791-5688 | cintiotinstitute.com
The largest OT private practice in the area with over 30 years of expertise
Ages Accepted: 1-21 years old
Funding Sources Accepted: CareSource, Molina, Paramount, HealthSmart
Elite Kids Therapy
8520 East Kemper Road, Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH | 6860 Tylersville Road, Suite 5, Mason, OH
513-444-0770 | elitekidstherapy.com
Assistance with IEPs, ETRs, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Intervention Teaching and more
Ages Accepted: 2-18 years old
Funding Sources Accepted: Autism Scholarship Provider, Jon Peterson Scholarship Provider, Private Pay, including HSA
The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
513-636-4611 | cincinnatichildrens.org
Testing and Diagnosis, Behavioral Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Group Therapy, Early Intensive Behavior Intervention, Brief Intensive Behavior Treatment Program, Brief Intensive Toilet Training Program, Brief Intensive Feeding Treatment
Ages Accepted: children of all ages
Funding Sources Accepted: most commercial health insurance providers + medicaid
Keystone Pediatric Therapy
8595 Beechmont Avenue, Suite 202, Cincinnati, OH
513-278-7006 | keystonepedtherapy.com
Occupational and Speech Therapy
Ages Accepted: birth to 12 years old
Funding Sources Accepted: Private Pay, can be HSA
KTL Therapy
18 North Fort Thomas Ave., #302, Fort Thomas, KY
859-441-0139 | ktltherapy.com
Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy and additional services
Ages Accepted: children of all ages
Funding Sources Accepted: Private Pay, can be HSA
SMILES Integrative Therapy Services
1120 Cottonwood Drive, Suite 4, Loveland, OH
513-583-8333 | smilestherapy.com
Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Skills Groups, PROMPT Therapy
Ages Accepted: birth to 21 years old
Funding Sources Accepted: Aetna, Anthem, Behavioral Health Systems, CareSource, Concern, Custom Design Benefits, Humana, Medicaid, Medical Mutual and Optum
TherapyWorks Cincinnati
4757 Cornell Road, Unit 4A, Blue Ash, OH
513-489-4919 | therapyworkscincy.com
Ages Accepted: birth-22 years old
Funding Sources Accepted at Ohio Location: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Aetna, Private Pay, Autism Scholarship, Jon Peterson Scholarship, PASSS funding and County Vouchers
Funding Sources Accepted at KY location: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Aetna and Private Pay
ABA Focused Therapy
Anchor ABA, LLC
7264 Columbia Road, Mason, OH
513-816-1512 | anchoraba.live
Providing in-home services in Cincinnati and NKY, Camps at the Mason Clinic and more
Ages Accepted: up to age 10
Funding Sources Accepted: Most insurances accepted for ABA services. For specialty services, training, coaching and other services, private pay is accepted.
BlueSprig Autism
3611 Socialville-Foster Road Suite 101, Mason, OH 45040
513-322-5779 | bluesprigautism.com
ABA therapy
Ages Accepted: children of all ages
Funding Sources Accepted: Aetna, Anthem, BayCare, BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon, Cigna, CMS, ComPsych, First Health, Gulf Coast, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Life Stance, Magellan, Medicaid, Premera, United Healthcare, Volusia, TRICARE
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers
Multiple locations
hopebridge.com
Testing and diagnosis, ABA Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Feeding and Swallowing Therapy, Family Training
Ages Accepted: 15 months to 10 years old
Funding Sources Accepted: most commercial health insurances providers + medicaid
Ruby ABA Therapy
Multiple Locations
513-401-8953 | rubyaba.com
Home, center and school based therapy and support
Ages accepted: infancy to 21 years old
Funding Sources Accepted: Anthem, CareSource, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medical Mutual, Humana, Molina, Buckeye Health Plan, AmeriHealth, Cigna
Support Systems
Blume Counseling
A place of inclusion and customized therapy for parents and special needs families who may need help navigating the special needs journey
Located in Bellevue, KY | 859-474-1080 | blumecounseling.com
The Collaborative IEP
Comprehensive support for navigating special needs school services
603-490-5543 | ashleybarlowco.com
Around Town
All Abilities Sports NKY
allabilitiesnky.com
An all encompassing sports league for children ages 3-15 with special needs.
Big Blue Canopy
11230 Cornell Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH | 513-880-6800 | bigbluecanopy.com
Providing programs and activities like yoga and mindfulness, music therapy, adaptive fitness and movement, dramakinetics and art classes. Big Blue Canopy also offers open gym hours and birthday parties. Therapy sessions include physical, occupational, speech, feeding and group.
All ages welcome.
Lori’s H20 Skills
5610 Wolfpen Pleasant Road, Milford, OH | 513-514-8468 | h2oskills.com
Special Needs Swim Classes for ages three months and older.
Milestones, Inc.
12372 Riggs Road, Independence, KY | 859-694-7669 | milestonesinc.org
Therapeutic Horseback Riding for individuals ages three and older with disabilities
We Rock the Spectrum Cincinnati
4060 E. Galbraith Road, Unit #17, Cincinnati, OH | 513-429-5905 | werockthespectrumcincinnati.com
All ages welcome, events, open play, birthday parties.
$14 Open Play Drop-in, Multi-visit packages available
We Rock the Spectrum NKY
331 Kenton Lands Road, Suit 400, Erlanger, KY | 859-727-9787 | werockthespectrumnorthernkentucky.com
All ages welcome, events, open play, birthday parties.
$14 Open Play Drop-in, Multi-visit packages available
Nonprofits
Autism Connections
513-561-2300 | autismcincy.org
Education, resources, connections, lifelong support
Autism Rocks Cincinnati
autismrockscincy.org
A rocking nonprofit with a rocking FUNdraiser each year
Mothers of Special Children of NKY
859-640-0806 | mscnky.com
Emotional support group for mothers of special needs children, especially those just learning of their child’s disabilities
Northern Kentucky Inclusive Students in Education
nisenky.org
This educational initiative aims to engage and develop learners as empathetic and critical thinkers who collaborate and lead in a global community
Starfire Council Cincinnati
513-281-2100 | starfirecincy.org
Building better lives for people with disabilities through inclusivity and community
Stepping Stones
513-831-4660 | steppingstonesohio.org
Educational and recreation programs for individuals with disabilities including weekend recreation and summer camps
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