County resource guide
Covington County, Alabama
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Covington County. Alabama statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Andalusia
Flowers Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referrals
Covington County families access autism evaluations at Flowers Hospital in Dothan (Houston County, about 50 miles east) or through UAB/Children's of Alabama telehealth. Dothan is the nearest regional medical hub for south Alabama.
Dothan (Houston County) is ~50 miles east. Children's of Alabama telehealth reaches all Alabama counties.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Andalusia
Alabama Early Intervention (AEI) — Covington County
Alabama's Part C Early Intervention for Covington County children birth to age 3. Free home-based service coordination, speech, OT, and developmental support in Andalusia and throughout south-central Alabama.
FREE. No diagnosis required to request an EI evaluation.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Andalusia · multi-county
Children's of Alabama — Telehealth Autism & Behavioral Services
Telehealth autism behavioral services from Children's of Alabama reaching Covington County families in Andalusia. Reduces long drives to Dothan, Mobile, or Birmingham for ongoing specialist support.
Telehealth available statewide. In-person in Birmingham.
Brewton · multi-county
Children's of Alabama — Telehealth Behavioral & Autism Services
Telehealth autism behavioral services from Children's of Alabama reaching Escambia County. Reduces long drives to Mobile or Birmingham for families in this rural southwest Alabama county.
Telehealth available statewide. In-person in Birmingham.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Andalusia
Autism Society of Alabama — Covington County
Autism Society of Alabama support for Covington County families. Connects Andalusia-area families with chapter programming in Dothan and Mobile and the statewide resource network.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Andalusia
Alabama Parent Education Center (PEACH)
Free IEP advocacy and parent training for Covington County families. PEACH is Alabama's federally funded PTI, supporting rural south Alabama families in navigating IEP meetings and special education rights.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
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