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 listed

Diagnostic 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.

Ages All ages

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(229) 616-4500

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.

Ages 2–21

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(404) 761-2745

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(404) 761-2745

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(404) 761-2745

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(404) 761-2745

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute.

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