Ability Support
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Ability Matters - abilitymattersohio.com
An I/O, Level One waiver, and Autism Scholarship Program provider agency emphasizing community inclusion. They offer services to youth ages 16 and up and adults. Their focus is on personal daily living, health and wellness, employment, social, financial, family and spiritual health. 425 Metro Place North, Dublin, Ohio 43017, (614) 956-1229
Autism Internet Modules - autisminternetmodules.org
Teaches families and professionals how to support individuals with autism.
470 Glenmont Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214, (614) 410-0321
Autism Society of Ohio Central Ohio Chapter - autismcentralohio.org
PO Box 272, Worthington, Ohio 43085, (614) 284-6323
Autism Speaks - autismspeaks.org
The nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization,
1 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016, (888) 288-4762 or (888) 772-9050 Spanish only
Bridgeway Academy - bridgewayohio.org
A full-day private school program from early-intervention/preschool through high school for children with developmental disabilities. They are a provider of Ohio’s Autism Scholarship Program, Jon Peterson Scholarship, Title XX (20), Medicaid, Level One, I. O. and Self Waiver. 2500 Medary Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43202, (614) 262-7520
Childhood League Center - childhoodleague.org
Offers early childhood educational services for children under the age of 6 with and without developmental delays. They also provide home-based services and classes for young children with special needs. 674 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215, (614) 253-6933
Disability Rights Ohio - disabilityrightsohio.org
Provides legal advocacy and rights protection throughout Ohio to a wide range of people with disabilities. 200 Civic Center Drive, Suite 300, Columbus, Ohio 43215, (614) 466-7264 or (800) 282-9181
Discovery Riders - discoveryriders.org
We provide equine assisted activities, summer camps and therapies (including Therapeutic Riding, Horsemanship and Equine Assisted Learning) to individuals with special needs, ages 4 years old and up. 1797 State Route 47, East Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311, (937) 935-6545
Easter seals Central & Southeast Ohio - easterseals.com/centralohio
Provides autism, disabilities, and special needs services, including early childhood education, pediatric occupation, physical and speech therapies; adult day and in-home services, respite care for families who need a break from caring for their child with autism, and social skills groups. 3830 Trueman Court, Hilliard, Ohio 43026, (614) 228-5523
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio - escco.org/Campus-BasedTransition.aspx
Students ages 18-22 focus on individualized transition plans to achieve future adult living and career aspirations. The ESC offers three unique programs on the campuses of Columbus State Community College and The Ohio State University, which serve students who have completed or met all graduation requirements and have elected to defer their high school diploma. 2080 Citygate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219, (614) 445-3750
Empower Behavioral Health & Intervention (formerly Haugland) - empowercenters.com
A multi-service, multi-specialty, outpatient clinic offering services for those with psychiatric disorders, autism and developmental delays. They offer counseling, psychological testing, behavioral consultation, ABA treatment, speech, occupational therapy, respite programs and more. Services can be provided at home, in their clinic or at the child’s school. 2540 Billingsley Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235, (614) 470-2018
New Story Schools (formerly Haugland Learning Center) - newstoryschools.com/locations-overview/ohio
Provides individualized educational, behavioral and therapeutic services for youth with autism. All educational costs are covered by the autism scholarship or by school districts. Columbus Campus: 7690 New Market Center Way, Columbus, Ohio 43235, (614) 602-6473, Lancaster Campus: 625 Garfield Avenue, Lancaster, Ohio 43130, Athens Campus: 5196 Washington Road, Albany, Ohio 45710, Autism Intervention Center, 6608 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017, (614) 407-7508
Family Resource Network of Ohio - frnohio.org
Provides a database of programs, organizations, and products for families of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Ohio State University, Nisonger Center, 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210, (614) 293-2134
Food for Good Thought - foodforgoodthought.com
A non-profit that provides employment services, job training and sustained employment supports to individuals with autism. 4185 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214, (614) 447-0424
I Am Boundless - iamboundless.org
Assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health challenges and their families with primary care, dental and behavioral health services. They offer long-term and temporary residential support, in-home and out-of-home respite services, and outpatient behavior health services, vocational habilitation, and more. (800) 409-2729, Worthington Campus/Administrative Office, 445 East Dublin-Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085, (614) 844-3800, Newark Campus, 140 West Church Street, Newark, Ohio 43055, (740) 334-4056, West Carrollton Campus, 700 Liberty Lane, West Carrollton, Ohio 45449, (937) 247-2400
Lettuce Work Nursery - lettucework.org
A non-profit organization that serves young adults with autism. They operate a commercial greenhouse that provides the opportunity for school-to-work transition services, job training and employment for young adults. 14985 Fancher Road, New Albany, Ohio 43054, (740) 913-0495
Autism Learning Partners - autismlearningpartners.com/locations/columbus
Serves children ages 2 to 18 years old, 200 East Campus View Boulevard, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43235, (855) 295-3276 or (818) 241-6780, ext. 584
Hopebridge - hopebridge.com/
Focuses on early interventions starting at 15 months to 7 years. Takes Medicaid and private insurance. 6085 Emerald, Dublin, Ohio 43016, (614) 482-4300, hopebridge.com/centers/dublin-oh, 773 Brooksedge Boulevard, Westerville, Ohio 43081, (614) 401-3366, hopebridge.com/centers/westerville-oh
Positive Behavior Consulting - positivebehaviorconsulting.org
Serves children ages 18 months through 12 years old. Takes private insurance.
Gahanna, Ohio 43230, (614) 704-1151
The Learning Spectrum - https://thelearningspectrum.com/
(614) 844-5433
Trumpet Behavioral Health - tbh.com
Serves children ages 18 months through 18 years old. Takes Medicaid and private insurance. 545 Metro Place South, Dublin, Ohio 43017, (855) 824-5669
Gem City Behavioral Solutions - gemcitybehavioral.com
Provides in-home ABA therapy. Serves children ages 2 to 16 years old.
1628 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering, Ohio 45429, (937) 365-7455
Makarios Autism Center - makarios-mac.com
This faith-based, nonprofit learning center services children on the Autism Spectrum in grades K-12. 11573 Lithopolis Road Northwest, Lithopolis, Ohio 43136, (614) 425-0107
Milestones Autism Resources - milestones.org
Provide support, evidence-based methods and coaching for families and professionals to help individuals with autism reach their unique potential.
4853 Galaxy Parkway, Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128, (216) 464-7600
Monarch Boarding Academy - monarchcenterforautism.org/residential
A residential treatment program for individuals ages 8 to 21 with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Youth live at Monarch and receive 24-hour structured care and treatment specifically designed to enhance social, behavioral and academic growth. 22001 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44118, (800) 879-2522 or (216) 320-8502
NCH Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders - nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/center-for-autism-spectrum-disorders
Provides evaluations for children with suspected developmental disabilities and autism, and comprehensive care focusing on evidence-based treatment, education, research, and advocacy for children with the diagnosis of autism, Asperger’s syndrome or other disorders on the autism spectrum. 187 West Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081, (614) 355-7570, To sign up for a class: (614) 355-0662
Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University - nisonger.osu.edu
Offers complete services for children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, including an autism clinic, behavior support services, dental care for children with developmental disabilities, early intervention programs, psychiatric services, special education/transition services. They also have a toy and technology library. 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210, Administration: (614) 685-3192 or (855) 983-9955
Oakstone Academy & Children’s Center for Developmental Enrichment - ccde.org
Serves families by supporting and educating children with autism. Their services include early intervention services, speech and occupational therapy, home-based programs, and psychological services for kids of all ages. Oakstone’s summer social skills program is for children (and their siblings) with autism who attend Oakstone Academy. They also offer a transition to work program for teens with autism. Preschool, 2655 Oakstone Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231, (614) 890-7854
Elementary School, 941 South State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081, (614) 918-4050, Middle School/High School, 939 South State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081, (614) 865-0400, Vocational Building, 5747 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43231, (614) 865-9643
Ohio Center for Autism & Low Incidence - ocali.org/project/learn_about_OCALI/page/contact_OCALI
Serves families and professionals working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, and traumatic brain injuries. Their website has an extensive service and supports database (Nexus) of helpful community resources, as well as a free lending library of books, DVDs, and assistive technology. They publish a parent guide that discusses topics such as screening and diagnosis, accessing educational services, future planning and more. 470 Glenmount Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214, (614) 410-0321 or (866) 886-2254 Toll-free
Ohio Department of Education Scholarship Programs - education.ohio.gov/Scholarships
Includes information about the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program, the U.S. Senate Youth Program, and the Autism Scholarship Program. The Ohio Educational Choice Scholarship Program provides scholarships or vouchers for students from under-performing schools to attend private schools. 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, (614) 728-2743 or (877) 644-6338
Ohio Family 2 Family - ohiof2f.org
Ohio F2F staff are parents of children with special healthcare needs helping other parents. We offer one-on-one support through information and referrals and hold training events for families and professionals. We are an affiliate of the national organization Family Voices. Visit the website for additional contact information.
Ohio’s Interagency Work Group on Autism - iwg-autism.org
Coordinates state efforts to help kids with autism. Their website has education and development resources for babies and toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Visit the website for contact information. Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Recreation Unlimited - recreationunlimited.org
Offers summer day, overnight and weekend camps throughout the year for youth with disabilities. They have specialized camps for children with autism, Prader-Willi Syndrome, epilepsy, and other disabilities. Their year-round weekend respite care camps have on-site nursing and provide an environment for indoor and outdoor fun. 7700 Piper Road, Ashley, Ohio 43003, (740) 548-7006
Red Treehouse - redtreehouse.org
This online resource supporting the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of children and young adults, prenatal to age 25. The website helps families find resources, organizations and events to meet their specific needs and challenges. Users can customize profiles by location (counties within Ohio), age ranges and topics of interest. 10415 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Sesame Street in the Communities - sesamestreetincommunities.org
Offers providers and parents resources to help children thrive and deal with some common issues that affect children’s lives. Explore topics related to health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and school readiness. Managing Asthma, Autism, Divorce, Parents in Prison, Eating Well, Grief, Handling Emergencies
To view their additional toolkit: sesamestreet.org/toolkits
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of Ohio - safy.org/ohio
Their services help youth from infant to age 18 and older throughout Ohio. They also offer free classes to support parents and guardians of youth participating in SAFY programs. Columbus Office: 4615 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43232, (614) 729-2024 or (888) 590-7239
The Learning Spectrum - thelearningspectrum.com
Program: services for kids with autism, in and out of the school setting, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, music therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, behavioral health, support groups, summer camps, educational services and more. Eligibility: ages 2 ½ through 22
Central - 125 Dillmont Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43235
North East - 3060 Johnstown Utica Rd, Johnstown, OH 43031, (740) 759-7099
South - 122 Washington Street, Ste 401, Canal Winchester, OH 43110, (614) 834-1114
Behavioral Health - 1277 Worthington Woods Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43085, (614) 844-5433
The O.S.U. Center for Autism Services & Transition - wexnermedical.osu.edu/primary-care/adult-autism-center
Offers clinical services for adult and transition-age-youth patients with autism. Available services include primary care with physicians, medical assistants, a nurse and a social worker who have experience working with youth and adults with autism, clinical pharmacy consultation for medication questions and medication monitoring, and in-office lab and procedural care. OSU Wexner Medical Center’s Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, 3691 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026, (614) 688-9220
YMCA of Central Ohio - ymcacolumbus.org
In their YMCA Stable Families coordinated service program, families with children (from Pre-K to 12th grade) who live in Franklin County have access to a service coordinator who can help in increasing household income, obtaining/maintaining safe and stable housing, and increasing the academic achievement of school-aged children.
YMCA Stable Families: (614) 636-3208, ymcacolumbus.org/stable-form
YMCA Locations & Contacts: ymcacolumbus.org/locations