County resource guide
Colquitt County, Georgia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Colquitt County. Georgia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Moultrie · multi-county
South Georgia Medical Center — Valdosta Hub for Colquitt
Colquitt County families seeking autism evaluations travel to SGMC Valdosta (approximately 55 miles east) or use Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie for initial referrals. SGMC's developmental pediatrics team is the comprehensive evaluation hub for this region of southwest Georgia.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Moultrie
Babies Can't Wait — Colquitt County
Georgia's Part C early intervention program serving Colquitt County children birth to age 3. The Moultrie-based coordinator connects families to home-delivered speech therapy, OT, and developmental support at no cost.
FREE. No diagnosis required. Concern about development is enough.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Moultrie · multi-county
Acorn Health — Southwest Georgia ABA
Acorn Health provides BCBA-supervised ABA therapy in southwest Georgia, including Colquitt County. In-home services in Moultrie and surrounding areas reduce the burden of driving to Valdosta or Tifton for every session.
Georgia ABA insurance mandate applies to most commercial plans.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Moultrie · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Southwest Region
The Autism Society of Georgia's southwest Georgia network serves Colquitt County families with peer support, advocacy, and statewide events. Moultrie is a significant hub in southwest Georgia; the ASG network is active in connecting families to services.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — South Georgia
Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Lowndes County with free IEP coaching and special education advocacy. Helps south Georgia families navigate Lowndes County Schools and understand Georgia's Medicaid waiver options.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all Georgia counties.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — South Georgia (Thomas County)
Georgia's federally funded PTI serving Thomas County with free IEP advocacy and special education training. Assists south Georgia families navigating Thomas County Schools and applying for NOW and COMP Medicaid waivers.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all Georgia counties.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — Southwest Georgia
Georgia's federally funded PTI center serving Dougherty County with free IEP advocacy, special education training, and family support. Assists families navigating Dougherty County School System and applying for NOW and COMP Medicaid waivers.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all Georgia counties.
Moultrie
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Colquitt County
Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education training for Colquitt County Schools families. Available by phone and virtually across Georgia.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute.
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