The Rich Center for Autism

The Rich Center for Autism Our goal is to improve education experiences and outcomes for individuals with autism and families. According the CDC, Autism affects 1 in 36 children.

The Rich Center for the Study and Treatment of Autism is an externally funded unit of Youngstown State University. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through the creation, use, and enhancement of innovative and educational programs specifically designed to assure the attainment of a life of dignity and to enhance the individuals’ opportunity to achieve his or her full potential. Autism is a developmental disability that causes significant social, communication and behavioral problems. Problems with speech, communication, and social interaction are common. Research shows there are effective techniques and therapies to improve the lives, education, and independence for those with autism. Early detection, screening, diagnosis, and treatment, such as those offered at The Rich Center, are the best ways to ensure success for these children. The Rich Center consistently serves about 60 children diagnosed with autism. They range in age from 3-21 years of age. Their education, therapy, and support is provided at no cost to their families thanks to state funding, grants, individual and corporate donors, and fundraising events.

09/08/2026
What a week! It started with our PAR Golf Outing at The Youngstown Country Club, a beautiful course and venue! Thank you...
09/08/2026

What a week! It started with our PAR Golf Outing at The Youngstown Country Club, a beautiful course and venue! Thank you to our title sponsors, NEO Urology Associates Inc. and Dylan’s House, as well as all of our sponsors, hole sponsors, golfers, committee members, and volunteers! You made it an amazing day to support our students!

Then we were excited to see all of our students return for the first day of programming on Tuesday! We're looking forward to a great year!

We closed the week at the 180th Canfield Fair! We had two spots this year, as our volunteers worked our booth in the medical building and we unveiled our mobile sensory unit for the first time! It was a successful soft launch, as we were able to help out those who needed a break and collect data on ways we can add to the vehicle. We are thankful for our project partner, Farber Specialty Vehicles, for delivering the vehicle to meet our soft launch goal of the fair, and will soon pick it back up to begin work on the final touches. We look forward to having it operational and at a community event soon!

And all this as we close in on the final weeks of our basement renovation project! We're looking forward to an exciting September!

Please share and keep an eye out for Landyn, a 17 year old autistic boy, who is still missing.
08/12/2026

Please share and keep an eye out for Landyn, a 17 year old autistic boy, who is still missing.

A missing teen from Vienna has been found safe, family members say.

We are set up at Eastwood Mall Complex for Be My Neighbor Day! We’ll be here 11-2 so come out and see us. We are located...
08/08/2026

We are set up at Eastwood Mall Complex for Be My Neighbor Day! We’ll be here 11-2 so come out and see us. We are located directly across from the aquarium in the center of the mall.

PBS Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Our students had an amazing time on their field trip to Keystone Safari! Thank you to all the families that could attend...
07/22/2026

Our students had an amazing time on their field trip to Keystone Safari! Thank you to all the families that could attend and to our staff for their support throughout the day. 🦒🐅🦓

Financial support for this trip was provided by The Doug Krinsky and Georgia Backus Operating Endowment for The Rich Center held at The Youngstown State University Foundation. Proceeds from the Ante4autism event provided the initial funding for the creation of this endowment. The 2026 event is this weekend! Best of luck and thank you for your ongoing support of our Center!

It's always a great time when The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County comes to visit! This week, we did act...
07/16/2026

It's always a great time when The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County comes to visit! This week, we did activities to celebrate America 250. 🇺🇸

Summer session is in and The Rich Center is doing it's part to bring some color and creativity to the sidewalks at Young...
07/13/2026

Summer session is in and The Rich Center is doing it's part to bring some color and creativity to the sidewalks at Youngstown State University

Just our way of engaging the campus community and having a little fun!

Wishing everybody a safe, happy, and healthy 4th of July! 🎆🇺🇸
07/04/2026

Wishing everybody a safe, happy, and healthy 4th of July! 🎆🇺🇸

Congrats to our very own Rachael Dobson for her participation with Leadership Mahoning Valley and becoming a LMV 2026 gr...
07/01/2026

Congrats to our very own Rachael Dobson for her participation with Leadership Mahoning Valley and becoming a LMV 2026 graduate! The work you do for our community is invaluable!

Address

1 Tressel Way
Youngstown, OH
44555

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+13309411927

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