Stoker said the office would also like to grow its own specialty to possibly offer other services currently handled in Wilkes-Barre.

"We have been talking with Geisinger and the school districts about the growing need for our services," Stoker said. "At some point, we would like to add to our specialty autism site and include more of the services now offered at the agency, as well as establish some summer programs."

Some of the other services include adoption, outpatient family therapy, and residential treatment.

"We would like to see all clients who qualify for these services," Stoker said. "Not just those with autism."

For more information on the Children's Service Center's services, visit www.cscwv.org.

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