County resource guide
Autism Resources in Dale County, Alabama
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Dale County. Alabama statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers13 providers in Dale County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Ozark
Flowers Hospital — Developmental & Autism Referrals (Dothan)
Dale County families access autism evaluations at Flowers Hospital in Dothan (Houston County), about 20 miles south. Dothan is the regional medical hub for southeast Alabama. Fort Novosel military families may access Tricare-covered services through Lyster Army Health Clinic.
Dothan (Houston) is the nearest hub at ~20 miles. Military families: ask about Tricare autism coverage and Lyster AHC.
Dothan · multi-county
Southeast Health — Children's Services (Coffee County)
Southeast Health in Dothan (Houston County) is the regional pediatric hub for Coffee County families in Enterprise. Developmental pediatricians and autism evaluation referrals available. Dothan is roughly 20–30 minutes from Enterprise.
Dothan is the regional hub; comprehensive evaluation at Children's AL for complex cases.
Dothan · multi-county
Southeast Health — Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Services
Southeast Health in Dothan is the regional medical hub for the Alabama-Georgia-Florida tri-state corner. Their pediatric developmental services provide autism evaluations for Houston County families and those from neighboring counties in AL, GA, and FL.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Ozark
Alabama Early Intervention (AEI) — Dale County
Alabama's Part C Early Intervention for Dale County children birth to age 3. Free home-based developmental services in Ozark and surrounding communities including families at Fort Novosel.
FREE. Serves all families including military. No diagnosis required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Ozark · multi-county
ABA Therapy — Dothan Area Providers
Dale County families access ABA therapy through Dothan-area providers in neighboring Houston County, about 20 miles south. Several ABA clinics serve the southeast Alabama region. Ask providers about driving distance and Tricare coverage for military families.
Dothan is the nearest ABA hub. Military families: verify Tricare coverage with each provider.
Dothan · multi-county
Behavioral Framework — Dothan (Barbour County access)
ABA therapy center in Dothan serving SE Alabama including Barbour County. BCBA-supervised programs with in-home and center options. Dothan is the regional hub for Barbour County families seeking intensive behavioral support.
Dothan · multi-county
Learning Tree ABA Therapy — Dothan
ABA therapy center serving Dothan and Houston County. Provides naturalistic and structured ABA programming for children with autism, with BCBA oversight and insurance billing for Alabama's ABA mandate.
Alabama requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Enterprise · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Enterprise
ABA therapy in Enterprise serving Coffee County. BCBA-supervised naturalistic and structured programming for autistic children. Local center-based option for families in the Fort Novosel/Enterprise community.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Ozark
Oak River Counseling, LLC
Licensed counseling practice with in-person sessions in Ozark and Enterprise, AL plus statewide telehealth. Lists autism spectrum disorder among conditions treated alongside anxiety, ADHD, depression, and behavioral issues. Accepts BCBS of Alabama, Medicaid, and Aetna.
Source: https://oakrivercounseling.com/indivudal-therapy
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Ozark
Autism Society of Alabama — Dale County
Autism Society of Alabama support for Dale County families. Connects Ozark-area families with chapter programming in Dothan and the statewide autism resource network.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Ozark
Alabama Parent Education Center (PEACH)
Free IEP advocacy and training for Dale County families. PEACH is Alabama's federally funded PTI. Military families at Fort Novosel can also access on-post School Liaison Officer services alongside PEACH support.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Military families: also contact the Fort Novosel School Liaison Officer.
Birmingham · multi-county
Alabama Parent Information Network (APIN) — Coffee County
Free IEP advocacy and special education guidance for Coffee County families from Alabama's federally funded PTI. Essential for military families at Fort Novosel navigating IDEA rights in Coffee County schools.
FREE. Particularly helpful for military families navigating school transitions.
Dothan · multi-county
Wiregrass Arc
The Wiregrass Arc supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — including autism — and their families in Houston County and the Wiregrass region. Provides advocacy, recreational programming, and service navigation.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Dale 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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