LEARNING DESIGNED
FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
CHILDREN'S LIVES ARE ENRICHED
BECAUSE OF YOU
A UNIVERSITY BASED
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
INCREASING QUALITY OF LIFE
FOR KIDS WHO NEED IT

Supporting the Needs of Individuals with Autism

The Paula and Anthony Rich Center for the Study and Treatment of Autism is an externally funded unit of Youngstown State University. The primary mission of The Rich Center for Autism is to improve the lives of individuals with autism through innovative educational programs that allow them to reach their full potential and improve their quality of life. The Rich Center for Autism serves as a conduit between the University, educators, health and human service professionals. Children are enrolled in our programs regardless of the ability to pay. Referral, treatment, and support are provided at no cost to families.

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In the News – YSU Researchers Find Robots Assist Rich Center Students

“The results from the first year of data collection are positive and indicate that students made significant gains,” said Karen Larwin, professor of Teacher Education and Leadership Studies at YSU.…

Rich Center Featured in Premier Bank’s Powered by Kindness Campaign

We want to thank our friends at Premier Bank for including us in the Powered by Kindness Campaign. Together we can spread kindness and make our community stronger!  To watch…

Rich Center Teacher Uses ASMV Grant for Tyler Museum

The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley offers mini grants to local teachers annually. This year, the third place winner, Pam Kassos from the Rich Center for Autism, wanted to use the grant…