Autism Services Center
| Autism Services Center | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | 10 6th Ave W, Huntington, West Virginia 25701, USA |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Behavioral health Autism services |
| History | |
| Opened | 1979[1] |
| Links | |
| Website | autismservicescenter |
Autism Services Center (ASC) is a behavioral health center in Huntington, West Virginia that focuses on autism services.
History
Ruth C. Sullivan founded the Autism Services Center in 1979 after serving as the co-founder and first president of the Autism Society of America.[1][2][3] Dustin Hoffman’s character in Rain Man, Raymond Babbitt, was heavily influenced by Joseph Sullivan, a patient of the Autism Services Center and the son of Ruth C. Sullivan.[4][5] In 1988, the premiere of Rain Man was held in Huntington, with some proceeds going to ASC; the organization used the funds to buy a group home.[3]
In 2025, the Autism Services Center opened an applied behavior analysis therapy center in St. Albans, West Virginia.[6]
Services
Services include, but are not limited to:[7][8]
- Applied Behavioral Analysis Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- School Consultation
- Speech Therapy
- Waiver Services
The center also has a limited residential program for adults who are unable to live independently.[8]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Autism Services Center - History". Autism Services Center. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Roth, Kristyn (2021-09-17). "Passing of the Autism Society's Co-Founder and First Elected President Ruth Sullivan". Autism Society of America. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ a b Seaton, Carter (2018-09-27). "The Pioneer". Huntington Quarterly Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Treffert, David. "Rain Man, the Movie. Rain Man, Real Life". SSM Health. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ "Joseph's Story". Autism Services Center. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Dicristofaro, Joesph (May 28, 2025). "New autism therapy center opens in St. Albans, addressing regional need for local services". WCHS. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Autism Services Center". WSAZ. April 23, 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ a b "Autism Services Lacking for West Virginia Families". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. April 6, 2016. Retrieved 2025-06-24.