County resource guide
Autism Resources in Marshall County, Alabama
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Marshall County. Alabama statewide resources also apply.
Marshall County (Albertville, Guntersville) is in northeast Alabama. Marshall Medical Centers provide services. Marshall County Schools provides special education. SEAC (AL PTI) provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Families access Huntsville or Birmingham for specialized evaluations.
Provider directory
Local Providers19 providers in Marshall County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Oneonta · multi-county
Blount Memorial Hospital — Developmental Pediatric Referral
Blount County families in Oneonta access autism evaluations primarily through Children's of Alabama or UAB in Birmingham (~40 min south). Blount Memorial Hospital provides local pediatric care and coordinates referrals for families in this rural county between Birmingham and Huntsville.
Birmingham (Children's of Alabama) is ~40 min south and is the primary specialist destination.
Cullman · multi-county
Cullman Regional Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Cullman Regional Medical Center is the primary hospital for Cullman County along I-65 between Birmingham and Huntsville. Provides developmental screening and referrals; comprehensive autism evaluations typically route to Huntsville Hospital (~45 min north) or Children's of Alabama in Birmingham (~50 min south). Cullman's I-65 location gives good access to both cities.
Huntsville Hospital (~45 min north) and Children's of Alabama Birmingham (~50 min south) are both accessible via I-65.
Fort Payne · multi-county
DeKalb Regional Medical Center — Developmental Pediatric Referral
DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne provides pediatric services and developmental referrals for northeast Alabama's DeKalb County. Families often travel to Chattanooga, TN (~45 min north) or Birmingham (~90 min south) for comprehensive autism evaluations, given the proximity to Tennessee.
Chattanooga, TN (~45 min north) is a viable option for specialist evaluations due to proximity.
Huntsville · multi-county
Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental and autism evaluations at Huntsville Hospital, serving Madison County and north Alabama. An accessible alternative for families in northern Alabama who face long drives to Birmingham.
Scottsboro · multi-county
Jackson County Hospital — Developmental Pediatric Referral
Jackson County Medical Center in Scottsboro provides pediatric care and developmental referrals for northeast Alabama. Families often travel to Chattanooga, TN (~45 min northeast) or Huntsville (~50 min west) for comprehensive autism evaluations, given the proximity to the Tennessee state line.
Chattanooga TN (~45 min) and Huntsville (~50 min) both viable for specialist evaluations.
Guntersville · multi-county
Marshall Medical Centers — Developmental Pediatrics
Marshall Medical Centers in Guntersville provides pediatric developmental services and evaluation referrals for Marshall County families. Located between Huntsville and Birmingham, Marshall County families have reasonable access to major academic medical centers in both cities.
Huntsville (~40 min) and Birmingham (~70 min) both accessible for specialist evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Guntersville
Alabama Early Intervention System — Marshall County
Alabama's IDEA Part C early intervention program coordinated through Marshall County. Free services for children under age 3 with developmental delays, including speech, OT, and developmental therapy in the child's natural environment.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Contact Alabama Early Intervention System to request evaluation.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fort Payne · multi-county
Achieve Beyond — Fort Payne
ABA therapy services for DeKalb County families. Center-based services may require travel to Huntsville or Chattanooga; in-home ABA is often the most practical option in this northeast Alabama rural county. Accepts commercial insurance per Alabama's ABA mandate.
In-home ABA often most accessible. Chattanooga TN providers also an option for center-based services.
Albertville · multi-county
Hopebridge — Albertville
Center-based ABA therapy in Albertville serving Marshall County families. BCBA-supervised with multidisciplinary approach. Accepts most commercial insurance and Alabama Medicaid per Alabama's ABA coverage requirements.
Alabama requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Cullman · multi-county
Hopebridge — Cullman
Center-based ABA therapy in Cullman serving Cullman County and surrounding north-central Alabama communities. BCBA-supervised programming accepts commercial insurance per Alabama's ABA mandate and Alabama Medicaid. Cullman's central I-65 location makes it a convenient ABA hub for several surrounding counties.
Alabama requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Albertville
The Pediatric Therapy Center
Outpatient pediatric clinic at 125 W Main St, Albertville, offering ABA therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy (including AAC and pragmatics), and feeding therapy. Accepting new clients Monday–Thursday.
Source: https://www.pediatrictherapyal.com/aba-therapy
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Albertville
Garrett Counseling — Albertville
AutPlay Certified counseling practice at 3460 US-431 Suite C, Albertville, serving neurodivergent children and their families. All counselors trained in Level II Sandtray, play therapy, CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Serves Marshall, Etowah, and Blount counties.
Source: https://garrettcounseling.com/garrett-counseling-albertville-alabama/
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Cullman · multi-county
Autism Society of Alabama — Cullman County
Parent support and resource network for autism families in Cullman and across this north Alabama county. I-65 corridor access to both Huntsville and Birmingham makes Cullman a natural gathering point for north-central Alabama autism families.
Guntersville
Autism Society of Alabama — Marshall County
Parent support group and resource network for autism families in Guntersville, Albertville, and across Marshall County. Connects families with statewide resources and local providers in the Alabama mountain lakes region.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Birmingham · multi-county
APOWER — Alabama Parent Education Center (Blount County)
Alabama's federally funded PTI serving Blount County. Free IEP advocacy and training for Oneonta-area families navigating special education in Blount County Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all of Alabama.
Birmingham · multi-county
APOWER — Alabama Parent Education Center (Cullman County)
Alabama's federally funded PTI serving Cullman County. Free IEP advocacy and training for families in Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools navigating special education in this growing north Alabama community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all of Alabama.
Birmingham · multi-county
APOWER — Alabama Parent Education Center (DeKalb County)
Alabama's federally funded PTI serving DeKalb County. Free IEP advocacy and training for Fort Payne-area families navigating DeKalb County Schools. Note that some families may also access Tennessee PTI resources given proximity to Chattanooga.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all of Alabama.
Birmingham · multi-county
APOWER — Alabama Parent Education Center (Jackson County)
Alabama's federally funded PTI serving Jackson County. Free IEP advocacy and training for Scottsboro-area families. Note that some families also access Tennessee PTI resources given proximity to Chattanooga.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all of Alabama.
Birmingham · multi-county
APOWER — Alabama Parent Education Center (Marshall County)
Alabama's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Marshall County. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for families in Guntersville and Albertville navigating Alabama special education.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all of Alabama.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Marshall 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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