County resource guide
Lee County, Florida
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lee County. Florida statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Fort Myers
Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida — Developmental Pediatrics
Autism evaluations and developmental pediatric services at Golisano Children's Hospital, the only children's hospital serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Hendry counties. Part of Lee Health, the regional health system for Southwest Florida.
Only pediatric hospital in Southwest Florida. Expect waitlists for evaluations.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fort Myers
Centria Autism — Fort Myers
Center-based ABA therapy in Fort Myers with BCBA supervision. Centria is a national ABA provider with a structured approach to skill-building and parent training.
Accepts Florida Medicaid and commercial insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Fort Myers
Autism Society of Southwest Florida
Parent support network and resource hub for Lee County families. Monthly parent meetups in Fort Myers, Cape Coral events, and family social activities throughout Southwest Florida.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Sarasota · multi-county
CARD at FGCU — Sarasota County Services
Free state-funded autism resource center serving Sarasota County through the FGCU CARD. Family consultation, IEP advocacy, school support, and community resources at no cost to families.
FREE. State-funded. First call for Sarasota families.
Fort Myers · multi-county
CARD at Florida Gulf Coast University
Free state-funded autism resource center at FGCU serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, and Monroe counties. Family consultation, school advocacy, and community training at no cost.
FREE. State-funded. First call for Southwest Florida families.
Fort Myers
Family Network on Disabilities — Southwest Florida
Florida's federally funded PTI center serving Lee County families. Free parent advocates assist with IEP navigation, special education rights, and connecting families to disability resources.
FREE. Federally funded. Bilingual staff available.
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