County resource guide
Autism Resources in Early, Georgia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Early. Georgia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
18 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Albany · multi-county
Phoebe Putney Health System — Albany Hub for Early County
Early County families in Blakely typically access autism evaluations through Phoebe Putney in Albany (Dougherty County), about 45 miles northeast. Phoebe's developmental pediatrics and child neurology are the primary evaluation resource for this region.
Albany is the primary hub. Ask your pediatrician for a referral to developmental peds.
Albany · multi-county
Phoebe Putney Memorial — Southwest Georgia Hub for Miller County
Miller County families in Colquitt (Georgia) access autism evaluations through Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany (~40 miles east), the dominant regional medical center for southwest Georgia.
Albany (Phoebe Putney) is the primary evaluation hub for southwest Georgia counties.
Cuthbert · multi-county
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Randolph County)
Randolph County families in Cuthbert access developmental and autism evaluation services through Phoebe Putney Memorial in Albany (~40 miles). Phoebe is the dominant regional health system for Southwest Georgia.
Donalsonville · multi-county
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals (Seminole County)
Seminole County families in Donalsonville access developmental and autism evaluation services through Phoebe Putney in Albany (~75 miles) or Tallahassee, FL for some families near the Florida border.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Blakely · multi-county
Babies Can't Wait — Early County
Georgia's Part C Early Intervention program for Early County infants and toddlers (birth to 3). Free evaluations and IFSP services for children in the Blakely area with developmental delays or autism risk.
FREE through age 3. Do not wait for a diagnosis to call.
Colquitt · multi-county
Georgia Early Intervention Program — Miller County
Free in-home early intervention for Miller County infants and toddlers (birth–3). Speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C.
FREE for eligible children.
Cuthbert · multi-county
Georgia Early Intervention Program — Randolph County
Free in-home early intervention for Randolph 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.
Cuthbert · multi-county
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Randolph County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Randolph County families in this rural Southwest Georgia community. BCBA-supervised programs covered by Georgia Medicaid and most commercial insurers.
Donalsonville · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Telehealth ABA (Seminole County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Seminole County families in the far southwest corner of Georgia. BCBA-supervised programs covered by Georgia Medicaid and most commercial insurers.
Colquitt · multi-county
Positive Behavior Supports Corp — Southwest Georgia ABA (Miller County)
In-home ABA therapy for Miller County children. BCBA-supervised programming serving rural southwest Georgia. Accepts Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance.
In-home delivery is the primary model for rural southwest Georgia.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Blakely · multi-county
Presence — Telehealth Speech Therapy for SW Georgia
Telehealth speech-language pathology serving rural southwest Georgia communities including Early County. Critical for isolated families in Blakely area where local SLP services are extremely limited.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Cuthbert · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Randolph County / Southwest GA
Autism Society of Georgia statewide support for Randolph County families in Cuthbert. Albany-area chapter resources are the most accessible hub for Southwest Georgia families.
Colquitt · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Southwest Georgia / Miller County
Autism Society of Georgia statewide support for Miller County families. Peer connection and resource navigation for Colquitt and rural southwest Georgia.
Blakely · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — Southwest Georgia Outreach
Autism Society of Georgia family support serving Early County. Resource navigation, peer connection, and statewide advocacy support for the Blakely area and rural southwest Georgia.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Blakely · multi-county
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Early County
Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Early County families in the Blakely area.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Colquitt · multi-county
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Miller County
Georgia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Miller County families navigating Miller County Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Cuthbert · multi-county
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Randolph County
Georgia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Randolph County families navigating Randolph-Clay County Schools in Cuthbert.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Donalsonville · multi-county
PEACH — IEP Advocacy for Seminole County
Georgia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Seminole County families navigating Seminole County Schools in Donalsonville.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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