Thank you for your interest in The Direct Services program at The West Virginia Autism Training Center. The Direct Services program is designed to meet the needs of West Virginia residents, regardless of age, with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and those who support them. Direct Servies are delivered through a multi-tier system of support, are community based, and available across the state of West Virginia.
Below and attached you will find information on how to apply for Direct Services and what is required for a registration to be considered complete.
Direct Services Registration:
The registration process must be initiated by the individual diagnosed with an ASD, or by their parent or legally recognized caregiver. To register online and upload the required documents fill out the Online Registration Form.
If you are unable to complete the online form or prefer to send the documentation in via USPS, please mail to our address at:
Autism Training Center
Old Main 316
1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, West Virginia 25755
304-696-2332
Once the completed registration is received, the Family Liaison will contact you and schedule an intake assessment to determine the tier of service (attachment description).
Determining Eligibility and Required Registration materials:
The following qualifications must be met to receive services:
- The registrant must have a clinical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), or Asperger’s Disorder;
- The diagnosis must be provided by a licensed clinical psychologist or a medical doctor. A psychological assessment conducted by a school psychologist or other school therapists cannot be accepted as part of the registration. The diagnosis must be provided by a licensed clinical psychologist or a medical doctor. An assessment conducted by a school psychologist is not a clinical evaluation and cannot, along with other education assessments, be accepted as part of the registration.;
- If the registrant is a minor, his or her parent or legally recognized caregivers must reside in West Virginia. If the registrant is a legally competent adult, the registrant must reside in West Virginia.
If you’d like to learn more about The West Virginia Autism Training Center follow us on our Facebook page, visit our website (www.marshall.edu/atc/) and check out these informative links below!
- West Virginia Autism Training Center – YouTube
- Event Calendar – WV Autism Training Center (marshall.edu)
- WV-Autism-Awareness-Toolkit.pdf (marshall.edu)
Please reach out to us with questions or for assistance any time.
Jackie Clark, Ed.D.
She/her/hers
Director of Direct Services
WV Autism Training Center
Marshall University, Old Main 317E
Voice: 304-696-3881
Fax: 304-696-2846
E-mail: luton1@marshall.edu
Website: https://www.marshall.edu/atc/
“The mission of the West Virginia Autism Training Center is to provide support to individuals with autism spectrum disorders as they pursue a life of quality.”
