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IEP Advocate Providers in Harrisburg
PEAL Center (Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center)
📍 1316 North Third Street
PA Office for Dispute Resolution — ConsultLine (state resource)
📍 Office of Dispute Resolution (state office)
What to Look For in IEP Advocate
IEP advocates help parents navigate the special education system, attend IEP meetings, understand their rights, and ensure children receive appropriate services from school districts.
- ✓Knowledge of IDEA and state special education law
- ✓Experience with your child's disability type
- ✓Clear communication style
- ✓Collaborative approach with schools
- ✓References from other families
Insurance: IEP advocacy is typically not covered by insurance. Costs range from $100-300 per hour. Some advocates offer sliding scale fees. Regional Centers may fund advocacy services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your Regional Office
Dauphin County Mental Health/Autism & Developmental Programs
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📍 100 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Harrisburg 17101
🕐 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Eligibility for services generally depends on residency in Dauphin County, a diagnosed developmental disability or autism spectrum disorder, and meeting specific functional criteria based on assessments. Early Intervention has separate eligibility criteria.
Pennsylvania Resources
Funding Sources
Medicaid/State Program
Contact your state's Medicaid agency for autism-related services and waiver programs.
Private Insurance
Many states mandate autism coverage. Check your plan's benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Intervention
Federally mandated services for children 0-3 with developmental delays.