County resource guide
Autism Resources in Bibb County, Alabama
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Bibb County. Alabama statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers17 providers in Bibb County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Birmingham · multi-county
Children's of Alabama — Autism Program (Chilton County access)
Children's of Alabama in Birmingham is the premier pediatric autism evaluation center for Chilton County families. Located on I-65 between Birmingham and Montgomery, Clanton offers easy freeway access to Birmingham — often a 45-minute drive for comprehensive Autism Treatment Network evaluation.
Clanton is roughly 45 minutes south of Birmingham via I-65.
Centreville
Children's of Alabama — Telehealth Autism Services
Bibb County families access autism evaluations and follow-up care through Children's of Alabama telehealth and in-person services in Birmingham, about 40 miles north. An Autism Treatment Network site, Children's of Alabama is the definitive evaluation destination for central Alabama families.
Centreville is ~40 miles from Birmingham. Children's of Alabama telehealth reaches all Alabama counties.
Tuscaloosa · multi-county
DCH Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Developmental Services
DCH Regional, Tuscaloosa's primary hospital, provides developmental and behavioral pediatric evaluations for children in Tuscaloosa County. Families can often get evaluations here before pursuing the longer wait at Children's of Alabama in Birmingham.
Marion · multi-county
UAB Medicine — Developmental Pediatrics Telehealth (Perry County)
Perry County is one of Alabama's most impoverished counties. UAB Medicine telehealth provides Perry County families in Marion with access to Birmingham-based developmental pediatricians and autism evaluation teams without the two-plus hour round trip.
Telehealth first; in-person Birmingham for complex assessment.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Centreville
Alabama Early Intervention (AEI) — Bibb County
Alabama's Part C Early Intervention program for Bibb County children birth to age 3. Free developmental services including OT, speech, PT, and service coordination delivered at home or in childcare settings.
FREE. No diagnosis required to request an EI evaluation. Start here for any developmental concern before age 3.
Centreville
Community Service Programs of West Alabama (CSP) — Bibb County Office
Non-profit with a physical office at 200 Second Street, Centreville, AL 35042. Functions as the regional Part C early intervention coordinator for Bibb County. Provides direct therapy services at no cost to eligible families (OT, speech-language pathology, PT, nursing, assistive technology, family counseling) for children under age 3 with developmental delays or diagnosed conditions including autism. Covers Bibb, Greene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties.
Source: https://www.cspwal.com/service-areas
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Tuscaloosa · multi-county
Autism Behavioral Therapy — Tuscaloosa (Greene County access)
ABA therapy in Tuscaloosa accessible to Greene County families. Tuscaloosa is the closest city with established autism treatment infrastructure for western Black Belt counties. In-home services may be available in Greene County for qualifying families.
Ask about in-home therapy delivery to reduce travel burden.
Centreville · multi-county
Hopebridge — Birmingham Area
Center-based ABA therapy accessible to Bibb County families from Birmingham-area Hopebridge locations. BCBA-supervised multidisciplinary program accepting commercial insurance and Alabama Medicaid.
Alabama requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Birmingham · multi-county
Hopebridge — Birmingham South (Chilton County access)
ABA therapy from Hopebridge's Birmingham locations accessible to Chilton County families. Center-based programs with BCBA supervision. The I-65 corridor makes Birmingham-area providers practical for Clanton families.
Tuscaloosa · multi-county
Hopebridge — Tuscaloosa
Center-based ABA therapy clinic in Tuscaloosa serving children with autism. BCBA-supervised, multidisciplinary approach. Accepts most commercial insurance and Alabama Medicaid.
Alabama requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Centreville
Bibb Medical Center Outpatient Therapy
Hospital-based outpatient therapy department physically located in Centreville. Offers occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and physical therapy. Explicitly lists children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder among the patient populations served. Hours: Mon–Fri 8 am–4:30 pm.
Source: https://www.bibbmed.com/outpatient-therapy
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Brent
Indian Rivers Behavioral Health — Bibb County Office
Physical Bibb County office of the community mental health center that legally serves Bibb, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa counties (formally the Mental Health Board of Bibb, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa). Located at 2439 Main Street, Brent, AL 35034. Offers child and family mental health services and dedicated clinical programs for individuals with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 am–5 pm, Fri 8 am–noon. After-hours crisis: 205-391-3131.
Source: https://mh.alabama.gov/at_biz_dir/indian-rivers-behavioral-health/
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Centreville
Autism Society of Alabama — Bibb County
Autism Society of Alabama support for Bibb County families. Connects Centreville-area families with Birmingham chapter programming, family events, and statewide advocacy.
Marion · multi-county
Autism Society of Alabama — Perry County / Black Belt
Autism Society of Alabama statewide support for Perry County families in Marion. Peer connection, resource navigation, and referrals to Birmingham-area chapter programming for one of Alabama's most rural autism communities.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Centreville
Alabama Parent Education Center (PEACH)
Alabama's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Bibb County families. PEACH staff know Alabama special education law and can accompany families to IEP meetings.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Birmingham · multi-county
Alabama Parent Information Network (APIN) — Chilton County
Free IEP and special education advocacy for Chilton County families from Alabama's federally funded PTI. Guidance on evaluation rights, IEP development, and school district negotiations for families in Clanton and rural Chilton County communities.
FREE. Statewide service.
Birmingham · multi-county
Alabama Parent Information Network (APIN) — Perry County
Free IEP advocacy from Alabama's federally funded PTI center for Perry County families. Provides phone and video support for navigating IDEA rights in rural Perry County, where school district special education capacity is very limited.
FREE. Critical resource for families in under-resourced districts.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Bibb County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Alabama.
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