Autism Resources in Dade, Georgia

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Erlanger Health System — Chattanooga (Dade County Access)

Dade County is Georgia's most northwest county, bordering Tennessee. Chattanooga's Erlanger Health System and Children's Hospital at Erlanger (~30 miles north) are the most accessible comprehensive resources for autism evaluations. Georgia families retain IDEA rights in Georgia schools regardless of Tennessee medical providers.

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Georgia Early Intervention Program — Dade County

Georgia EIP free IDEA Part C early intervention for Dade County children under 3. Services coordinated through the northwest Georgia region; Tennessee providers cannot substitute for Georgia EIP rights.

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ABA Therapy — Chattanooga Metro (Dade County Access)

Dade County families seeking ABA therapy most often access Chattanooga TN providers (~30 miles north). Georgia Medicaid recipients should verify out-of-state coverage. Lookout Mountain area in-home providers may also reach Dade County.

Lafayette · multi-county

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Walker County

Hopebridge ABA therapy serving Walker County families with BCBA-supervised center-based programs. Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted. Families in the Rock Spring and Lafayette area may also access Hopebridge locations in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Georgia Medicaid accepted. Tennessee providers in Chattanooga are also geographically accessible.

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Autism Society of Georgia — Northwest Georgia

Autism Society of Georgia statewide peer support for Dade County families. Chattanooga autism communities are also accessible given the county's Tennessee border location.

Ringgold · multi-county

Autism Society of Georgia — Northwest Georgia (Catoosa County)

Northwest Georgia chapter of the Autism Society of Georgia serving Catoosa County families. Parent support groups, community events, and connection to both Georgia and Tennessee autism resources given the community's unique border-region geography.

Atlanta · multi-county

Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — Northwest Georgia (Catoosa County)

Georgia's federally funded PTI serving Catoosa County families with free IEP advocacy and special education training. Helps families navigate Catoosa County Schools and understand their rights under IDEA. Catoosa families near the Tennessee border should confirm which state's rules apply to their school district.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all Georgia counties.

Atlanta · multi-county

Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — Northwest Georgia (Walker County)

Georgia's federally funded PTI serving Walker County with free IEP advocacy and special education training. Helps families navigate Walker County Schools and understand their rights under IDEA. Walker County families near the Tennessee border should note that Georgia's rules apply for public school services.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all Georgia counties.

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PEACH Georgia PTI — Northwest Georgia Advocacy

PEACH provides free IEP advocacy for Dade County families. Georgia IDEA law governs the Dade County School System regardless of access to Tennessee medical and therapy providers.