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This page features a collection of social stories developed by the ASERT team to support autistic individuals navigating travel experiences and public events. These resources are designed to help people understand what to expect when staying at a hotel, attending a live performance, or participating in other large events, as well as how to navigate potential sensory sensitivities that may arise.

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Circle Speech Services offers Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Music Therapy services for children and adults

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Summer Camps in Pennsylvania For Individuals With Special Needs

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Summer camps in Pennsylvania for individuals with special needs. Special needs summer programs located in Pennsylvania.

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TechOWL has many programs that can help you get assistive technology for different needs. Please check out our services to learn more.

TechOWL has a statewide lending library with over 1500 devices that anyone in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can use. We offer free demonstrations and consultations to help in the trial process. Connect with us today!

TechOWL provides free presentations and trainings for Pennsylvania organizations, universities, schools, groups, and more. Check out our pre-recorded and asynchronous learning opportunities.

Who We Are

TechOWL is Pennsylvania's designated Assistive Technology Act Program. TechOWL is one of 56 programs in the nation.

Not in PA?

Not from Pennsylvania? Find your state's AT Act program here -> State AT Act Directory

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Phone - 800.204.7428

Email - TechOWL@temple.edu

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Network of Victim Assistance - Bucks County, PA - NOVA

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Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), founded in 1974 and was the first and continues to be the only rape crisis center in Bucks County.

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Neurodiversity affirming individual and family counseling for children, teens and adults. Telehealth and in-person services. (Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Parenting, CBT, DBT, Social Skills).

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In 1906, Mr. Ellis Gimbel and several of Philadelphia's captains of commerce and industry came together to form a country club in Pennsylvania dedicated to golf, baseball, tennis, and the pursuit of happiness through social interaction. They built a fabulous golf course, a dozen tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a sprawling clubhouse. Through their efforts, they formed a family of friends that made Philmont a home away from home. We invite you to experience the best fruits of your labor and enjoy countless updates like any other country club near Huntingdon Valley. Come see what today's Philmont Country Club has to offer!

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Have you been searching for a Country club near Pennsylvania? Philmont Country Club is a top-rated club in Huntingdon Valley in PA with numerous amenities.

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Vision for Equality - Serving People with Disabilities and their Families

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Serving People with Disabilities and their Families

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F.I.N.D.S. Program of Northampton Township

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F.I.N.D.S. PROGRAM (Family Information Network Data System)

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The F.I.N.D.S. program allows residents to voluntarily register any family member that might walk away from their residence and not find their way back home, or make the Police Department aware of a family member's special needs that would be helpful in the event that Police come into contact with their family member.

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Special Needs Life Coach, Yoga & Mindfulness

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Bucks County Office of Developmental Programs - Adults

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Buckingham Green Shopping Center
4950 York Road
Holicong, PA 18928
HOURS: Wednesday - Friday 9am-4pm
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AHA! Studio for Integrated Therapies LLC

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Therapeutic Arts and Counseling Center for the Heart … Mind … Body … Soul

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Action Karate Newtown: Expert Martial Arts Classes for All Levels

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Action Karate Newtown offers exceptional martial arts classes in Richboro, Morrisville, and Levittown. Boost your skills and confidence with our expert instructors.

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Pennsylvania’s Top-Rated ABA Therapy Provider | ABA Centers of PA

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Customized Pennsylvania ABA therapy programs for children and teenagers with autism. Contact ABA Centers of Pennsylvania today for a free consultation.

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1847Financial | Financial Strategies for Individuals, Families and Businesses

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Life's full of surprises, often with financial effect. 1847Financial is a team of financial advisors helping you navigate life with complete confidence.

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Bucks County Intermediate Unit - Birth to age 5

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Challenger Football and Softball Leagues

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Challenger Football Program — Pennsbury Falcons Football

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Non-profit, Community-based Mental Health Agency serving children and adolescents ages 2 to 26 in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Berks Counties.

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Each regional ELRC office is a one-stop shop for all your early education needs. Whether you are a parent or guardian, seeking information on enrolling a child in a high-quality pre-K program; need help paying for child care; or are a child care provider seeking support or training, our qualified staff is ready to assist.

Region 16 serves Bucks County.

Choose from one of the following services below that fits your needs, or call one of our offices for help.

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Each regional ELRC office is a one-stop shop for all your early education needs. Whether you are a parent or guardian, seeking information on enrolling a child in a high-quality pre-K program; need help paying for child care; or are a child care provider seeking support or training, our qualified staff is ready to assist.

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HUNE is a not for profit organization that provides free bilingual English and Spanish training, technical assistance and individual assistance to families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and to professionals who work with children. This assistance helps families.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy in Newtown, PA | Ivy Rehab

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Our practice in Newtown, PA offers pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy & speech therapy in an encouraging, caring environment. Call us today.

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PA CareerLink® Bucks County | Bucks County, PA

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Learn how the PA CareerLink resource can assist your employment search.

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Pediatric Therapy Near Me in Bucks County, Philadelphia PA

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Best pediatric therapy in Southampton, Philadelphia, Bucks County, PA. Our child development center offers speech, physical, occupational, myofunctional, behavioral therapy to support your child's growth.

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Our Mission: Malvern Community Health Services seeks to support children and adults and their families (fathers and mothers), role models of both genders, caregivers, friends and members of their spiritual community of choice, to have access to individualized, strength-based, trauma informed quality behavioral health supports and services that foster choices so that they may enjoy meaningful relationships and a life worth living in our communities.

Malvern offers expert and caring behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and adults throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.

Our Outpatient Therapy program provides office-based counseling staffed with therapists who work compassionately with both youths and adults.

Our Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS), also known as Wrap Around, is a unique therapeutic program that enables our clinicians to help youths and their families wherever assistance is needed, in the youth's home, school, or community.

We also offer these other programs: School Based Outpatient, School Therapeutic Services, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Adult Autism Waiver services. Through these programs, we provide expert help for those suffering from a variety of mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges.

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Our Mission: Malvern Community Health Services seeks to support children and adults and their families (fathers and mothers), role models of both genders, caregivers, friends and members of their spiritual community of choice, to have access to individualized, strength-based, trauma informed quality behavioral health supports and services that foster choices so that they may enjoy meaningful relationships and a life worth living in our communities.

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Welcome to Merakey one of the largest providers of education and human services in the USA!

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Merakey is a leading developmental behavioral health and education provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the United States of America.

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Founded in 2014, Modern Driver Institute remains the only private driver training school in Pennsylvania that specializes in teaching students with autism, anxiety and other learning differences. Modern Driver Institute is a new way to learn the road. We base our training in the latest educational methodology and the latest scientific research on traffic safety.

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"If you are looking for a place where your child will be immersed in a caring and educational setting, where one is blessed with the joys of playful and positive interaction with peers as well as delight in the wonders of music with a wide variety of instruments to catch your child's attention, MusicWorks is the place for you."

The Goretti Family
May 2019

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Music Therapy for Autism, Special Needs and Seniors

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Music therapy services for children and adults who are challenged by autism, special needs, illness or aging. On and off-site sessions available.

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This unique concept called Sunny Day Camp, was the vision of a Pennsylvania State Trooper, Lieutenant Samantha Minnucci, in 2016 as a way to promote good relations between police and…

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Watch our "About Us" Video

Call Us First

Need assistive technology but not sure how you'll pay for it? That's our job. We know the funding resources in Pennsylvania better than anyone else, and we'll work with you until you get what you need. [ Read Who We Are ]

We Help Pennsylvanians of:

All Ages

All Income Levels

All Disabilities and Health Conditions

All Communities

All Cultural Backgrounds

Para más información en español, contáctenos.

At a Glance

Our Work

PATF helps Pennsylvanians obtain the assistive technology they need to go to work, be active participants in their communities, and live in their own homes. [ Read What We Do ]

Programs:

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How to Access Funding for Sports Equipment

All people, including people with disabilities, should have the opportunity, if they choose, to play sports. We recently reached out to Keith Newerla to talk about how to access adaptive... [ Read How to Access Funding for Sports Equipment ]

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Need assistive technology but not sure how you'll pay for it? That's our job. We know the funding resources in Pennsylvania better than anyone else, and we'll work with you until you get what you need. [ Read Who We Are ] All Ages All Income Levels All Disabilities and Health Conditions All Communities All Cultural Backgrounds Para más información en español, contáctenos.

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A Caring, Dynamic Team

At Potential, we have respect for people, and show compassion through teamwork and integrity. We invite you to discover why Potential may be a good career fit.

Start a Career at Potential

Let's Get Cooking!

Potential is seeking generous supporters to help make our vision a reality.

An exciting opportunity ...

Potential's FUNdamental Kitchen

Potential's FUNdamental Kitchen will help students increase social skills, improve safety and efficiency, and learn that cooking is "FUN." We aim to raise $75,000 to renovate the kitchen at our Springtime School, providing a safe space for cooking and collaboration. With your support, we know we can drive our mission forward, doubling our kitchen space to create a culinary hub where students can get moving while enhancing their social skills and practicing life skills.

Learn More

Educational Resources

Potential's staff is committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of autism through education and research. Our library of staff-sourced articles and videos is available to professional peers, client families, and others affected by this condition who seek new knowledge.

See All Resources

Need to speak with us directly? We'd be happy to assist you one-on-one to find the best solution.

Contact Us

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Home - Potential - Autism Services in Bucks and Philadelphia Counties

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We offer a customized approach to the evaluation, assessment, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders using innovative, science-based methods.

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Institute on Disabilities - Temple University

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Provided across Pennsylvania by the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development

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Helping provide safe, loving, and nurturing environments, our Children and Family Services empower children and families through family peer support programs, foster care, youth mentoring, advocacy, education, connections to resources in the community.

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This information is not intended to create, and receipt of which does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Persons should not act upon information found on this site without seeking professional counsel. The publications available from DRP are for general informational purposes only. Nothing in any of these publications should be considered legal advice applicable to any particular set of factual circumstances or to any particular legal matter.

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Resources for Advocating for Disability Rights

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These guides may provide useful general information to help you in advocating for yourself or someone else with a disability. These guides may also be helpful for providers of services to people with disabilities.

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Bucks County Developmental Programs Overview Seminar from March 2025

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Bucks County Developmental Programs Overview Seminar from March 2025

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In Kind Sponsor - IMS Technology Services

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Live, Hybrid, Virtual Event Production | Systems Integration | Managed Services | IMS Technology Services

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Award-winning provider of nationwide systems integration solutions, managed services, event staging and production, and hybrid and virtual event design and production. Our success is defined by our clients’ ability to look and sound their very best.

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In Kind Sponsor - Next Generation Productions, Inc.

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At Next Generation Productions, Inc. our mission is to be your valued business partner. We bring innovative thinking and exceptional customer service to all our clients' projects. No matter if it is a 20-person meeting or an event with several thousand attendees across multiple sites, we not only partner with you to ensure that your meeting objectives are met, we look to exceed them. We will be your one stop for all your meeting production needs with a single point of contact to work with on your projects. With business partners all around the globe, we can manage your projects anywhere in the world just as we have done flawlessly on hundreds of
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Next Generation Productions Inc. (NGP-Inc.) (NextGen) (NGP) is a full service corporate event production and planning company, specializing in Project Management, Staging, Audio Visual Support, Speaker Support, Webcasting, Video Conferencing, event design services for Global corporate meetings, International Global event management and planning, Worldwide trade show exhibitions management, multi media, multi-media, video production, interactive motion graphics and animation production for corporate and Pharma clients.

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A Caring, Dynamic Team

At Potential, we have respect for people, and show compassion through teamwork and integrity. We invite you to discover why Potential may be a good career fit.

Start a Career at Potential

Let's Get Cooking!

Potential is seeking generous supporters to help make our vision a reality.

An exciting opportunity ...

Potential's FUNdamental Kitchen

Potential's FUNdamental Kitchen will help students increase social skills, improve safety and efficiency, and learn that cooking is "FUN." We aim to raise $75,000 to renovate the kitchen at our Springtime School, providing a safe space for cooking and collaboration. With your support, we know we can drive our mission forward, doubling our kitchen space to create a culinary hub where students can get moving while enhancing their social skills and practicing life skills.

Learn More

Educational Resources

Potential's staff is committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of autism through education and research. Our library of staff-sourced articles and videos is available to professional peers, client families, and others affected by this condition who seek new knowledge.

See All Resources

Need to speak with us directly? We'd be happy to assist you one-on-one to find the best solution.

Contact Us

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Home - Potential - Autism Services in Bucks and Philadelphia Counties

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Demolition | TAMCO Construction Inc. | Doylestown, PA

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We offer demolition, high-reach excavation, site work, and more. Locally and minority owned. Over 20 years of experience. Call us to get a free estimate.

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Healthcare market research | Pharmaceutical research | Adelphi Research

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Adelphi Research is a global market research consultancy that inspires action and drives change, providing insights for pharmaceutical and healthcare.

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While all children grow and develop in unique ways, some children experience delays in their development. Children in Pennsylvania with developmental delays and disabilities benefit from a state supported collaboration among parents, service practitioners, and others who work with young children.

Pennsylvania's Early Intervention program provides coaching support and services to families with children, from birth to age five, with developmental delays and disabilities. Early intervention builds upon the natural learning opportunities that occur within the daily routines of a child and their family. It is a coaching modality in which the therapist will teach caregivers the strategies.

Early Intervention is a program that supports services and resources for children that enhance daily opportunities for learning. It is provided in settings where a child would be normally, provides families' independence and competencies, and respects families' strengths, values, and diversity.

Supports and services are designed to meet the developmental needs of children with a disability, as well as the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development in one or more of the following areas:

Physical development, including vision and hearing

Cognitive development

Communication development

Social or emotional development

Adaptive development

Eligibility and Services for Montgomery County (Age 0-3)

Children from birth to age 3 who have been found eligible with developmental delays or disabilities are eligible to receive Early Intervention services.

The services provided to children and their families differ based upon the individual needs and strengths of each child and the child's family. Services may be provided in the child's home, child care center, nursery school, play group, Head Start program, early childhood special education classroom or other settings familiar to the family.

Early Intervention supports and services are embedded in typical routines and activities, within the family, community and/or early care and education settings. This approach provides frequent, meaningful practice and skill-building opportunities.

Forms

You will be asked to complete these forms during the Intake process.

Costs

Early Intervention services are provided at no cost to families. There is no cost for the evaluation or any of the on-going services for a child found eligible for services.

How to Register

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While all children grow and develop in unique ways, some children experience delays in their development. Children in Pennsylvania with developmental delays and disabilities benefit from a state supported collaboration among parents, service practitioners, and others who work with young children.

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Who We Are The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council is a group of people with disabilities, family members, advocates, and state department representatives who work to create favorable conditions for people with developmental disabilities and their families in the Commonwealth. Read How We Work The Council Makes a Better Future by: Funding short-term projects that show new and innovative ways for people with disabilities to participate as respected and valued members of our communities. Encouraging change in communities that embraces the diversity of the disability experience and confronts the stigma encountered by citizens with disabilities. Advocating for improved public policies and services so that people with developmental disabilities may benefit from the opportunities and resources available to all other citizens and community members. Empowering people with disabilities and their families to have a strong voice on matters in Pennsylvania which affect their lives.

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Children's Behavioral Health Services Bucks County

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Children's Behavioral Health Services Bucks County

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Services

Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) - IBHS is a combination of services and supports that are delivered in the home and community. It is typically recommended for children and adolescents whose behaviors are too severe to be addressed in typical outpatient therapy. ABA Services (Applied Behavioral Analysis) is included in the array of IBHS services.

Case Management Services - Case Management services are non-clinical and work with the child and family to link to needed resources. These services are community-based and will partner with other services and supports that are working with the child and their family.

Family Based Services (FBS) - FBS is a service for children and adolescents at risk of out-of-home placement due to their mental health issues, or who have recently returned from an out-of-home placement. FBS provides family therapy, individual therapy, case management and on call crisis support.

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) - MST is a service to change how the youth (ages 12-17 years old) and their family functions in their natural settings- home, school and neighborhood- in ways that promote positive social behavior while decreasing antisocial behavior (including substance use).

Respite - Respite is a service that provides short-term, temporary care to families who need an interval of relief from the daily challenges of caring for a child with emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental needs. Families are eligible for this service by living in Bucks County with a child aged 3-21 with a mental health diagnosis.

If you are looking for Behavioral Health services for a teenager or young adult between the ages of 16-26, please click here.

Accessing Services - Insurance & Medical Assistance

Some Behavioral Health Services require either commercial (private) insurance or Medical Assistance. Click here for more information on accessing these services with your coverage.

If you do not have insurance coverage and you would like to apply for Medical Assistance, please click here.

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Preschool Early Intervention Bucks County

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Autism Parenting Toolkit p American Autism Association

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100-Day Autism Parenting Toolkit — American Autism Association

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PA Autism Resources for Newly Diagnosed Individual

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This collection of resources is designed to help families who have a family member who was recently diagnosed with autism.

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Autism Speaks has developed a series of tool kits to help people newly diagnosed with autism access services and supports to get started on this new journey.

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Allegheny County Office of Developmental Supports

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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP)
Their ASERT initiative website provides resources for Pa. residents of any age who have autism or who care for a person who has autism.
PUNS Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services(PDF, 164KB) Appeals Options Incident Management
Each Administrative Entity (the Office of Developmental Supports in Allegheny County) has staff dedicated to Incident Management.

To learn more about incidents, and the responses to them, refer to the documents on the MyODP website and / or ask your Supports Coordinator.

On the MyODP website find documents and resources that include:

ODP Announcement 22-048(PDF, 251KB)
Incident Management Family Guide, was released on 4-27-2022 "To ensure Individuals and Families are provided access to Incident Management resources and training reminding providers of their role and responsibilities in sharing information and providing education on this topic."

The announcement includes a link to the course which contains the webcast series Responding to Incidents and two guides, the Incident Management Family Guide - When Something Bad Happens to Someone I Care About or Support and A Guide to Victim's Assistance.

ODS Quality Management Plan
(PDF, 139KB) The Office of Developmental Supports (ODS) Quality Management Plan is based on quality initiative identified by the Office of Developmental Programs. The plan consists of activities designed to meet specific target objective, all of which were developed by ODS committees

Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Reports
The assessments of the quality services are gathered by independent people in the community from individuals receiving services and their families. Find additional information about IM4Q infosheet from the PA Office of Developmental Programs(PDF, 738KB) and on the MyODP website. For copies of reports or to learn more about IM4Q in Allegheny County call the Office of Developmental Supports at 412-436-2750 and ask for the IM4Q Lead Staff.
Your SIS-A and PA Supplement Assessment(PDF, 301KB)

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The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Developmental Supports (ODS) registers eligible Allegheny County residents withIntellectual Disability (ID)AutismDevelopmental Disability (DD) prior to age 9 andMedically Complex Condition (MCC) prior to age...

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Montgomery County - Access Developmental Disability Services

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Please contact our Intake Coordinator at 610-278-5666 who will provide an overview of our program and review the eligibility criteria.

To be eligible for services through the Montgomery County Office of Developmental Disabilities, an individual must have one or more of the diagnoses listed below. To determine eligibility for services and supports through our office, the intake coordinator will request the following documentation based on the individual's diagnosis:

Individuals with an Intellectual Disability

A clinical diagnosis of an Intellectual Disability based on a standardized intelligence test which results in a Full Scale IQ score of 70 or below.

An adaptive assessment documenting significant limitations in at least two areas of adaptive functioning skills.

The evaluation must be completed and signed by a developmental pediatrician, licensed psychiatrist or psychologist

Evidence of the onset of Intellectual Disabilities prior to the age of 22.

Individuals with Autism

Enrolled in Medical Assistance

A psychological evaluation providing a clinical diagnosis of Autism based on the results of a standardized diagnostic tool.

An adaptive assessment that documents significant limitations in at least 3 areas of adaptive functioning skills

The evaluation must be completed and signed by a developmental pediatrician, licensed psychiatrist or psychologist

Evidence of the onset of Autism prior to age 22

A medical evaluation form (MA51) completed by a physician recommending ICF/ORC level of care

Individuals ages 0-9 with a Developmental Disability or Global Developmental Delay

Must have a documented developmental disability or a global developmental delay (ages 0-4)

This is a condition of substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition with a high probability of resulting in an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder

The disability is manifested prior to the age of 9

The disability is likely to continue indefinitely

Must be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)

A medical evaluation form (MA51) completed by a physician recommending ICF/ORC level of care

Individuals ages 0-21 with Medically Complex Conditions

Must have a medically complex condition which is a chronic health condition that affects three or more organ systems

Requires medically necessary skilled nursing intervention to execute medical regimens to use technology for respiration, nutrition, medication administration, or other bodily functions.

An adaptive assessment that documents significant limitations in at least 3 areas of adaptive functioning skills

Must be eligible for Medical Assistance (MA)

A medical evaluation (MA51) form completed by a physician recommending ICF/ORC level of care

DP 1090 must accompany the medical evaluation (how to complete the DP1090)

Why Register a Child?

Registering a child with the Office of Developmental Programs will allow them to receive Targeted Support Management (TSM), which is a valuable service that assists individuals with creating a vision of how they want to live an everyday life now and in the future. It includes planning for how to achieve that vision. TSM also helps individuals gain access to needed medical, social, educational and other services. The purpose of TSM is to promote an individual's right to an everyday life utilizing Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination principles.
Please note, registration with our office does not guarantee services and supports. Access to services and supports, with the exception of Supports Coordination, depends on the availability of funds.
Already registered with the Office of Developmental Disabilities? Click here.

Helpful Links for Children's Services

Children ages 0-3

The Montgomery County Office of Early Intervention provides programming for children ages 0-3, including comprehensive evaluations and service coordination to access developmental supports.

Children ages 3-5

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Early Intervention provides programming for children ages 3-5, including comprehensive evaluations and developmental supports.

Children's Behavioral Health/Mental Health

Please refer to the Children's Behavioral Health Services Guide

EPSDT Services ages 0-21

The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. EPSDT is key to ensuring that children and adolescents receive appropriate preventive, dental, mental health, and developmental, and specialty services.

Other Helpful Links

Office of Developmental Disabilities Brochure
ODP Services Overview ( Spanish)
Blog: Red Light, Green Light, Blue Envelope

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How to Access Developmental Disability Services

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City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Services

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) provides services to individuals with the following diagnoses, who meet program eligibility requirements:

Intellectual Disability

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Developmental Disability (age 8 or younger)

Children with Medical Complexities (age 21 or younger)

There services are administered locally by the Bucks County Department of Behavioral Health/Developmental Programs.

Please click the link below for information on eligibility and requesting an intake for ODP services:
Intake & Eligibility

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