County resource guide
Burke County, Georgia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Burke County. Georgia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Waynesboro
University Hospital — Burke County Pediatric Services
Burke County families primarily access University Hospital in Augusta for pediatric specialty care. Developmental pediatric evaluations and autism workups are coordinated through the Augusta university hospital network. Waynesboro is approximately 30 miles from Augusta, making the CSRA medical community the primary resource for Burke County families.
Waynesboro is ~30 miles from Augusta — AU Medical Center and University Hospital are the primary pediatric referral options.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Waynesboro
Babies Can't Wait — Burke County
Georgia's Part C Early Intervention program for Burke County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3 in the Waynesboro area. Speech, OT, and developmental therapy delivered in the home without a prior diagnosis required.
FREE for eligible children under 3. In-home services — no travel required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Waynesboro · multi-county
CSRA Behavioral Health — ABA Services (Burke County)
ABA therapy for Burke County families through the CSRA Behavioral Health network, which serves the Central Savannah River Area. BCBA-supervised center-based and in-home therapy. Accepts Tricare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance.
Burke County is within the CSRA service area. Families near Fort Eisenhower: Tricare accepted.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Augusta · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — CSRA Chapter
Local chapter serving Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area. Monthly parent support meetings, sibling programs, and community events. Active outreach to Fort Eisenhower military families navigating autism services after PCS moves.
Military families: ask about resources for families who have recently PCS'd to Fort Eisenhower.
Waynesboro · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — CSRA/Burke County
Autism Society of Georgia's CSRA network connects Burke County families to peer support, community resources, and statewide advocacy. Rural Burke County families benefit from connection to the Augusta metro autism community and ASNC's broader resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — CSRA/Burke County
Georgia's federally funded PTI serving Burke County families with free IEP advocacy and special education training. Staff help families navigate Burke County School District and understand Georgia's Medicaid waiver options. Telehealth consultations are available for this rural community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations available.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — CSRA/Columbia County
Georgia's federally funded PTI serving Columbia County families with free IEP advocacy and special education training. Staff help families navigate Columbia County School District's EC department and understand Georgia's Medicaid waiver options.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Military families: IDEA rights apply fully at Fort Eisenhower area schools.
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