County resource guide
Clayton County, Georgia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Clayton County. Georgia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Jonesboro
Southern Crescent Pediatrics — Developmental Evaluations
Pediatric practice in Jonesboro offering developmental screenings and autism evaluations for Clayton County families. Accepts Medicaid and most commercial insurance. Multilingual staff serve the county's diverse working-class communities.
Medicaid accepted. Refer to Marcus Autism Center for complex evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Jonesboro
Babies Can't Wait — Clayton County
Georgia's Part C Early Intervention program for children under age 3. Clayton County's BCW office coordinates in-home evaluations and therapy services at no cost to families. Developmental delays including autism can qualify.
FREE for eligible children under 3. Call as soon as you have concerns — don't wait for a diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Forest Park · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — South Atlanta
Center-based ABA therapy serving Clayton and Henry counties in the south Atlanta suburbs. BCBA-supervised programming with home and community generalization support. Accepts Medicaid and commercial insurance.
Medicaid accepted. Georgia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Jonesboro
Clayton County Autism Family Support Group
Peer-led support group for parents and caregivers of autistic children in Clayton County. Meets monthly in Jonesboro; coordinates with Clayton County Public Schools special education staff for resource navigation.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating and Advocating for Children's Happiness (PEACH)
Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and support for Georgia families navigating special education. Knows Georgia's specific rules and procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP dispute.
Atlanta · multi-county
PEACH — Parents Educating and Advocating for Children's Happiness
Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, serving all Georgia counties including Clayton. Free IEP advocacy coaching, training workshops, and individual support navigating special education rights.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP dispute in Clayton County schools.
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