County resource guide
Autism Resources in Covington County, Alabama
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Covington County. Alabama statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Covington County
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Diagnostic 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.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Opp
Mizell Memorial Hospital — Speech Therapy
Hospital-based outpatient speech-language pathology at Mizell Wellness Center (501 Brantley St, Opp) and Mizell Memorial Hospital (702 Main St, Opp), both in Covington County. Clinician Sera Pelham Carnley, CCC-SLP, has outpatient pediatric clinical experience. Services cover language disorders, articulation, swallowing, and cognitive communication. Autism is not explicitly listed but pediatric language and communication disorders are treated. Best used as a referral or supplemental option for families in the Opp/eastern Covington County area.
Source: https://www.mizellmh.com/getpage.php?name=Speech_Therapy
Andalusia
Speech Therapy of Andalusia LLC
Private practice SLP (Ann Brabston Weed, CCC-SLP) with 30+ years licensed in Alabama and 13 years in Andalusia City Schools. Explicitly notes significant experience with students on the Autism Spectrum. Services include articulation, language, voice, fluency evaluations and therapy (pre-K through school-age), AAC/augmentative communication device training, and adult swallowing/cognitive therapy. Also served on the ADRS statewide Children's Rehabilitation Service Feeding Clinic Team and coordinated the Augmentative Communication/Assistive Technology (ACT) Clinic, making this a rare local resource for both speech and feeding-related needs.
Source: https://andalusiaspeech.net/
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Andalusia
Andalusia Therapy Group
Multidisciplinary outpatient clinic in downtown Andalusia offering pediatric occupational therapy (including sensory gym and sensory tent rental) and speech therapy for all ages. A testimonial on their site from a Covington County family confirms they serve the county. Accepts in-office and telehealth appointments. Pediatric OT addresses sensory challenges and developmental milestones relevant to autism. Address: 224 S Three Notch St, Andalusia, AL 36420.
Source: https://www.andalusiatherapygrp.com/
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.
Jacksonville · multi-county
Elevate M.E. Counseling LLC – Alisha Murphy, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor in Jacksonville (Calhoun County) who is certified in AutPlay Therapy to work with autism clients and provides case management training for basic life skills. Offers individual, couple, and family counseling. Uses CBT, DBT, and person-centered approaches. In-person and telehealth sessions available. Free 15-minute consultation.
Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alisha-murphy-elevate-m-e-counseling-llc-jacksonville-al/1030622
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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Helpful guides
Guides for Covington 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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