County resource guide
Autism Resources in Dodge, Georgia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Dodge. Georgia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Macon · multi-county
Atrium Health Navicent — Central Georgia Developmental Referrals
Atrium Health Navicent in Macon is the primary hospital hub for Dodge County families seeking autism evaluations. About 55 miles north of Eastman, Navicent's Children's Hospital of Georgia Connection provides pediatric developmental services.
Macon (Bibb County) is the primary hub. Ask your pediatrician for a referral.
McRae-Helena · multi-county
Atrium Health Navicent — Developmental Referrals (Telfair County)
Telfair County families in McRae-Helena access developmental and autism evaluation services through Atrium Health Navicent in Macon (~70 miles) or through Valdosta-area providers.
Macon · multi-county
Atrium Health Navicent — Pediatric Developmental Services
Bleckley County families typically travel to Macon (Bibb County, approximately 45 minutes) for autism evaluations at Atrium Health Navicent Children's, the regional pediatric hospital for Central Georgia. Navicent's developmental pediatricians provide comprehensive autism assessments.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Eastman · multi-county
Babies Can't Wait — Dodge County
Georgia's Part C Early Intervention program for Dodge County infants and toddlers (birth to 3). Free evaluations and IFSP services for children in the Eastman area with developmental delays or autism risk.
FREE through age 3. Do not wait for a diagnosis.
McRae-Helena · multi-county
Georgia Early Intervention Program — Telfair County
Free in-home early intervention for Telfair County infants and toddlers (birth–3). Speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C.
FREE for eligible children.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Cochran · multi-county
Behavioral Health Works — Central Georgia ABA
Behavioral Health Works provides BCBA-supervised ABA therapy across Central Georgia. Bleckley County families may access in-home services or drive to the Macon-area clinic location. Accepts most Georgia commercial insurance under the state ABA mandate.
Georgia mandates ABA coverage for most commercial insurance plans.
Eastman · multi-county
Behavioral Health Works — Central Georgia ABA
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for Dodge County and central Georgia families. In-home and clinic-based services with telehealth options for rural families. Georgia's ABA insurance mandate applies.
Georgia ABA insurance mandate. Ask about in-home telehealth hybrid options.
McRae-Helena · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Telfair County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Telfair County families in South Georgia. BCBA-supervised programs covered by Georgia Medicaid and most commercial insurers under Georgia's ABA insurance mandate.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Eastman · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Central Georgia
Autism Society of Georgia family support for Dodge County families. Resource navigation, peer support, and connection to statewide autism advocacy from the Eastman area.
Cochran · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Central Georgia Chapter
The Autism Society of Georgia connects Bleckley County families to the Central Georgia peer network based around Macon. Support groups, family events, and statewide advocacy resources are available in person and virtually.
McRae-Helena · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Telfair County / South GA
Autism Society of Georgia statewide support for Telfair County families. Macon and Valdosta resources are accessible for this rural South Georgia community.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Eastman · multi-county
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Dodge County
Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Dodge County families in Eastman.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
McRae-Helena · multi-county
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Telfair County
Georgia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Telfair County families navigating Telfair County Schools in McRae-Helena.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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