County resource guide

Autism Resources in Coweta, Georgia

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Coweta. Georgia statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

14 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Newnan · multi-county

Piedmont Newnan — Developmental Pediatrics

Piedmont Newnan Hospital's developmental pediatrics program serves Coweta County families with autism evaluations and developmental assessments. Located 35 miles southwest of Atlanta, this Piedmont Health affiliate offers access without the Atlanta commute.

Ages 0–18

Newnan · multi-county

Piedmont Newnan Hospital — West Georgia Developmental Referrals

Meriwether County families in Greenville access autism evaluations through Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan (~30 miles northeast) or Troup County's WellStar system in LaGrange. Both provide referral pathways to Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta.

Ages 0–18(770) 400-1000

Atlanta's Marcus Autism Center (~70 miles northeast) is the premier option for complex evaluations.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Newnan · multi-county

Babies Can't Wait — Coweta County

Georgia's Part C Early Intervention program serving Coweta County infants and toddlers (birth to 3) with developmental delays or autism risk. Free evaluations, IFSP development, and therapy coordination through the state's BCW network.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(770) 254-7303

FREE through age 3. Call immediately — do not wait for a formal diagnosis.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Franklin · multi-county

Behavioral Health Works — West Georgia Telehealth ABA

BCBA-supervised ABA therapy via telehealth for Heard County and the rural west Georgia region. Given Heard County's very rural character, telehealth is often the most practical ABA access path. Georgia ABA insurance mandate applies.

Ages 2–21

Georgia mandates ABA coverage. Telehealth is critical for rural Heard County families.

Peachtree City · multi-county

Behavioral Innovations — Fayette County/Peachtree City

Center-based ABA therapy serving Fayette County families in Peachtree City and Fayetteville. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic teaching approach. Accepts Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance. Fayette County's high household income and strong commercial insurance coverage means excellent insurance reimbursement for ABA therapy.

Ages 2–18

Georgia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Strong commercial insurance coverage in this county.

Greenville · multi-county

Lighthouse Autism Center — West Georgia In-Home ABA

In-home ABA therapy for Meriwether County children. BCBA-supervised. Accepts Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance for families in west Georgia.

Ages 2–18

Georgia requires Medicaid to cover ABA therapy for eligible children with autism.

Occupational therapy & sensory

Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.

Newnan · multi-county

Children's Therapy Works — Newnan

Pediatric occupational and speech therapy clinic in Newnan serving Coweta County children with autism, sensory processing differences, and developmental delays. Sensory integration approach with experienced pediatric therapists.

Ages 0–18

Georgia requires ABA and therapy coverage for most commercial insurance.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Newnan · multi-county

Autism Society of Georgia — Coweta / West Metro

Autism Society of Georgia family support serving the Coweta County area. Parent support groups, community events, and resource navigation for families in Newnan and the southwestern Atlanta suburbs.

Ages All ages(404) 657-7729

Greenville · multi-county

Autism Society of Georgia — Meriwether County

Autism Society of Georgia statewide support for Meriwether County families. Peer connection and resource navigation for Greenville and west Georgia communities.

Ages All ages(404) 657-7729

Peachtree City · multi-county

Autism Society of Georgia — South Metro/Fayette County

Autism Society of Georgia support for Fayette County families in Peachtree City and Fayetteville. Parent support groups, community events, and advocacy. Fayette County's strong suburban community means active local peer support networks.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

Franklin · multi-county

Autism Society of Georgia — West Georgia Outreach

Autism Society of Georgia family support for Heard County and the rural west Georgia region. Peer connection, resource navigation, and community events for Franklin-area families.

Ages All ages(404) 657-7729

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Atlanta · multi-county

Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — South Metro Atlanta (Fayette County)

Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Fayette County families. Free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and one-on-one support for navigating Fayette County School System and applying for Georgia's NOW and COMP Medicaid waivers.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(404) 761-2745

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

Greenville · multi-county

PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Meriwether County

Georgia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Meriwether County families navigating Meriwether County Schools.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(404) 761-2745

FREE. Statewide PTI.

Newnan · multi-county

PEACH — Parent Advocacy for Coweta Families

Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center (PEACH) supports Coweta County families navigating IEP meetings, eligibility disputes, and special education rights. Free one-on-one support and training workshops.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(404) 761-2745

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

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