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Speech Therapy for Kids with Autism

Bridgeway Academy and Therapy Center

Serves: Children birth to age 21, parents, families, and adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
Bridgeway Academy utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to provide private school-day education from preschool through high school, life skills training, vocational training, and transition to adulthood support. Bridgeway Therapy Center serves Bridgeway Academy students and outpatient clients for music therapy, speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health, and family partnership services. Clinical staff work with families and professionals to assess, diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans in client-centered therapy sessions. They are a provider of Ohio’s Autism Scholarship Program, Jon Peterson Scholarship, Title XX (20), Medicaid, Level One, I. O. and Self Waiver and some insurances.
1350 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
bridgewayohio.org

Brighter Connections Speech and Wellness

Program: In-office services combine feeding therapy and lactation support with body-work/massage for holistic treatment of feeding and myofunctional disorders. Online services include speech-language therapy, feeding therapy, and literacy intervention for dyslexia (Orton-Gillingham method).
Eligibility: Newborn to adult.
Cost: Accepts Medicaid, some commercial insurance plans and self-pay. Accepts Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarships.
Referral: Accepts self-referral or physician referral. Visit the website to schedule a free consultation.
2700 East Main Street, Bexley, Ohio 43209
(740) 490-2414
brighterspeech.com

Casa Speech

Program: Bilingual Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy (OT) provider. Services include developmental evaluations and speech therapy in English and Spanish. OT services are available in English. They also offer summer social groups, and individual parent coaching for new parents.
Eligibility: Children and families in Franklin County.
Cost: Accepts Private insurance, Medicaid, and John Peterson Scholarship funds. They also offer a discount for self/cash pay.
Referral: Families or professionals can visit the website to complete the online referral form.
455 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 299-4554
casaspeech.com

Columbus Area Speech Therapy

Provides mobile pediatric speech therapy, myofunctional therapy, and lactation consulting. In-person services are available for clients in Hilliard, Dublin, and Upper Arlington. Online sessions are available to anyone in Ohio at a discount. Sessions can be at no cost to families through the The Jon Peterson or The Autism Scholarship, and families can use Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for to pay for services. Visit the website and complete the contact form to get started.
columbusareaspeechtherapy.com

Empower Behavioral Health & Intervention (formerly Haugland Therapy Services)

Services: Provides autism diagnostic assessment, center-based autism therapies, and community-based autism therapies. Services include ABA therapy, Occupation therapy (OT), Speech therapy, IEP services/school consultation, transition services, parent and teacher training, mental health services.
Eligibility: Diagnostic testing for children up to age 4. Autism intervention services for individuals Ages 2-21 with autism or developmental disabilities. The Behavioral Health Clinic serves children up to age 17. Provides services throughout Ohio.
Cost: Accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Waiver, Autism Scholarship funds.
empowercenters.com

  • Autism Intervention Centers:
    3400 Snouffer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
    325 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, Ohio 43017
    (614) 407-7508
  • Behavioral Health Clinic & Main Office:
    2540 Billingsley Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
    (614) 470-2018

Lifeworks Autism Services & Milestones Autism Resource Center

Offers a range of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)across the lifespan. Programs include prevocational training, life skills training, and adult supported living. Behavioral health services include Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), psychiatry, psychotherapy, group day treatment, and community or clinic-based ABA. Behavioral Health Respite is available for OhioRISE Aetna members for clients age 5 and older. Medicaid waiver and Autism scholarship is accepted for most services. The Milestones Autism Resource Center offers professional trainings for clinicians, a Provider Directory for autism services, and additional learning materials on the website. The Milestones Help Desk offers personalized guidance for help finding therapies, support groups, funding help, and more.
3205 Fairmount Boulevard, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44118
2525 East Twenty-second Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
22001 Fairmount Boulevard, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44118
ABA: (216) 356-4993
Intake: (216) 320-8623
Main Office: (216) 320-8710
lifeworksautism.org

Mettle Services

Program: Specialized education and comprehensive support services for students with autism spectrum disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, and other academic challenges. Services include school day education, case management, speech therapy, occupational therapy, individual and group counseling, anger management, life skills, and transition to adult support.
Eligibility: Ages 6-22 with Autism diagnosis.
Cost: Accepts and assists with applications for Autism and Jon Peterson Scholarship funds. Accepts all commercial insurance and Medicaid for therapeutic services.
Referral: Families may contact the organization directly.
4661 Sawmill Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 270-3110
mettleservices.com

Monarch Center for Autism

Serves: Ages 3+with Autism in Cleveland, Ohio.
Provides an array of residential, early childhood, educational, transition, pre-vocational, adult, and community programs for individuals with Autism. Education programs include preschool, day school, and high school for ages 5-21 years. They also offer transition education for ages 14-21 to make the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Therapeutic services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA/behavior intervention, and art, music, and recreational therapy. The Monarch Boarding Academy is a residential treatment program providing 24-hour structured care and treatment to enhance social, behavioral and academic growth for residents ages 8-20. The Wuliger Wellness Center offers well child visits, dental care, and patient navigation services in a setting designed to accommodate sensory needs. The Monarch website also has helpful resources such as printable visual schedules and social stories, educational webinars, and helpful articles.
22001 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44118
(216) 320-8945 or (216) 320-8502
monarchcenterforautism.org

Morgan Education Services

Provides specialized academic interventions such as reading, writing, math, Orton-Gillingham and other multisensory programs for grades K-12. Services include one-on-one instruction, ABA therapy, speech-language services, and occupational therapy (OT). In-home, in-school, and virtual support options are available. They provide individualized support with the belief that every child deserves a tailored approach. They accept Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarships and private pay. They do not accept insurance. They currently support families around Ohio and schools in Columbus, Grove City, Worthington, Hilliard, and Dublin.
(937) 806-6810
morganed.com

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD)

Serves: Children 16-30 months for diagnostic screening, Children ages 2-22, Parents, and Families. 
Provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care focusing on evidence-based treatment, education, research and advocacy for children with the diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Services include diagnostic assessment, behavioral intervention, outpatient psychotherapy, and ABA team services. Find details about services and eligibility online. They also host the following programs:

  • Project SEARCH: 9-month workplace internship for Central Ohio students in their last year of high school who have Autism and/or Intellectual Disability with Complex Social and Communication Needs.
  • Triple P Stepping Stones: Individual or group classes for parents with children under 12 years old struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges of ASD.
  • Sibshops: Siblings of children with autism and other developmental delays (ages 6 to 12) participate in fun activities to explore feelings and better understand their sibling.
  • Adolescent Transition Programs: Includes Camp RISE summer program, CARE coping and relaxation group, iWork summer job skills program, and Social Skills Group.
  • Complex Behavior Program: Teaches effective strategies for parents to help reduce dangerous or problematic behavior patterns and build coping skills.

187 West Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 355-7570
nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/center-for-autism-spectrum-disorders

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Occupational, Speech & Physical Therapy Programs

Provides developmental occupational therapy (OT), speech and language therapy, and physical therapy (PT) services. Services are provided at the main hospital and at many clinic locations throughout the community, for children from birth to age 21.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2200
Occupational Therapy: nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/occupational-therapy
Speech Pathology: nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/speech-pathology
Physical Therapy: nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/physical-therapy

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