County resource guide
Autism Resources in Crenshaw County, Alabama
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Crenshaw County. Alabama statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers12 providers in Crenshaw County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Luverne
Children's of Alabama — Telehealth & Montgomery Access
Crenshaw County families access autism evaluations through Children's of Alabama telehealth or via Montgomery-based providers about 50 miles north. This small south-central Alabama county has minimal local specialist options.
Telehealth is the most practical access route. Montgomery is ~50 miles north.
Montgomery · multi-county
Montgomery Children's Specialty Center (Pike County access)
Montgomery-based developmental pediatricians serve as the primary autism evaluation hub for Pike County families in Troy. Montgomery is roughly 50 miles north of Troy via US-231. Children's of Alabama in Birmingham is also accessible for complex evaluations.
Montgomery is the closest metro hub; ~50 miles north of Troy.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Luverne
Alabama Early Intervention (AEI) — Crenshaw County
Alabama's Part C Early Intervention for Crenshaw County children birth to age 3. Free home-based developmental services for families in Luverne and surrounding communities. Service coordinator connects family to speech, OT, and developmental support.
FREE. Start here for any developmental concern before age 3. No diagnosis required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Troy · multi-county
Cornerstone ABA — Troy / Pike County
ABA therapy serving Pike County in Troy. BCBA-supervised programs with naturalistic and structured approaches. Troy University's presence in the community supports some behavioral health training infrastructure.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Troy · multi-county
Troy University Communication Disorders Clinic
Troy University's Communication Disorders program offers supervised speech-language therapy at reduced cost. A resource for Pike County families seeking affordable speech therapy for autistic children. Graduate clinicians work under licensed SLP supervision.
University clinic fees often lower than private practice; graduate students supervised by licensed SLP.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Luverne
Beacon Behavioral Hospital
Inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents ages 6–17 located at 150 Hospital Drive, Luverne, AL 36049. Provides acute behavioral health care including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, group therapy, and family-centered treatment. Does not advertise an autism-specific outpatient program; best suited for acute psychiatric stabilization. Accepts most major insurance and Managed Medicaid.
Source: https://www.perimeterhealthcare.com/beacon-about
Enterprise · multi-county
South Central Alabama Mental Health Center — Stepping Stones (Coffee County Children's Program)
Children's after-school day treatment program in Enterprise. Offers free or low-cost counseling, in-home services, and school-based programs for children and families including those with autism and developmental needs. Part of a multi-county community mental health system.
Source: https://www.enterpriseschools.net/departments/student-services/local-mental-health-resources
Luverne · multi-county
UAB — Telehealth Autism & Developmental Behavioral Services
Telehealth behavioral and mental health services from UAB reaching Crenshaw County families. Reduces the burden of long drives to Montgomery or Birmingham for autism-related support.
Telehealth available statewide. In-person in Birmingham.
Greenville · multi-county
UAB — Telehealth Developmental & Behavioral Services
Telehealth behavioral and mental health services from UAB reaching Butler County. Reduces the burden of long drives on I-65 to Montgomery or Birmingham for ongoing autism-related behavioral support.
Telehealth available statewide. In-person services in Birmingham.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Luverne
Autism Society of Alabama — Crenshaw County
Autism Society of Alabama support for Crenshaw County families. Connects Luverne-area families with the statewide network and chapter programming in Montgomery.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Luverne
Alabama Parent Education Center (PEACH)
Free IEP advocacy and training for Crenshaw County families. PEACH is Alabama's federally funded PTI and supports rural families navigating special education in small school systems.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote support available.
Birmingham · multi-county
Alabama Parent Information Network (APIN) — Pike County
Free IEP advocacy for Pike County families from Alabama's federally funded PTI center. Guidance on Troy City and Pike County school district evaluation rights, IEP development, and special education due process.
FREE. Statewide service.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Crenshaw 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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