County resource guide
Bartow County, Georgia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Bartow County. Georgia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Cartersville
WellStar Cartersville Medical Center — Pediatric Services
WellStar Cartersville Medical Center provides pediatric care for Bartow County. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through their pediatric network, with pathways to WellStar Kennestone in Marietta or Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for comprehensive autism workups.
Part of WellStar Health System. Complex autism evaluations referred to CHOA or WellStar Kennestone in Marietta.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Cartersville
Babies Can't Wait — Bartow County
Georgia's Part C Early Intervention program for Bartow County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3 in the Cartersville area. Speech, OT, and developmental therapy available for eligible infants and toddlers without a prior diagnosis.
FREE for eligible children under 3. Self-referrals accepted — no pediatrician referral required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Cartersville · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Cartersville
Center-based ABA therapy in Cartersville serving Bartow County and surrounding northwest Georgia communities. BCBA-supervised naturalistic programming accepts Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance. WellStar's presence in Bartow County means strong referral coordination.
Georgia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Rome · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Rome
Center-based ABA therapy in Rome serving Floyd County and surrounding northwest Georgia communities. BCBA-supervised naturalistic programming accepts Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance under Georgia's ABA insurance mandate.
Georgia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Cartersville · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Bartow / Northwest Georgia Chapter
Autism Society of Georgia chapter serving Bartow County families in Cartersville. Monthly parent support groups, community events, and statewide advocacy. Bartow County's location between Atlanta and Rome gives families access to resources in both metro areas.
Canton · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Cherokee Chapter
Local chapter of the Autism Society of Georgia serving Cherokee County families. Monthly parent support groups in Canton, community events, and connection to statewide advocacy efforts at the Georgia General Assembly.
Rome · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Rome / Floyd County Chapter
Local chapter of the Autism Society of Georgia serving Floyd County and surrounding northwest Georgia families. Monthly parent support groups in Rome, community events, and advocacy support through the statewide ASG network.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — Northwest Georgia (Bartow County)
Georgia's federally funded PTI center serving Bartow County families with free IEP coaching and special education advocacy. Helps Cartersville-area families navigate Bartow County Schools and apply for Georgia's NOW and COMP Medicaid waivers.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — Northwest Georgia (Floyd County)
Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Floyd County families. Free IEP coaching, special education rights training, and one-on-one support for families navigating Floyd County Schools and applying for Georgia's NOW and COMP Medicaid waivers.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute.
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