Dale County, Alabama

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.