Autism Resources in Henry County, Georgia
11 providers in Stockbridge, McDonough and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Henry County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Henry County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Piedmont Henry Hospital — Pediatric Developmental Services
Stockbridge, GA
Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge is the primary hospital for Henry County, one of metro Atlanta's fastest-growing southern suburbs. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through the Piedmont Health network, with referral pathways to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta or Marcus Autism Center for comprehensive evaluations.
Part of Piedmont Health System. Complex autism evaluations referred to CHOA or Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Babies Can't Wait — Henry County
McDonough, GA
Georgia's Part C Early Intervention program for Henry County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3 in the McDonough and Stockbridge areas. Henry County's rapid suburban growth has expanded BCW capacity to meet rising demand.
FREE for eligible children under 3. Self-referrals and pediatrician referrals accepted.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Henry County
Stockbridge, GA · serves several counties
Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy in Henry County with integrated speech and OT services. BCBA-supervised programming for children in the south Atlanta suburbs. Henry County's explosive population growth has expanded demand for ABA services significantly. Accepts Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance.
Medicaid accepted. Georgia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Also serving Henry County
These 20 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Henry County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Piedmont Henry Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Stockbridge, GA · serves several counties
Butts County is situated just south of Henry County in the Atlanta exurban corridor. Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge (Henry County) is the closest full-service hospital and coordinates referrals for developmental and autism evaluations through the Piedmont system.
ABA therapy
2 providersApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Conyers/Rockdale County
Conyers, GA · serves several counties
Hopebridge center-based ABA therapy serving Rockdale County in Conyers. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT. Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under Georgia's ABA insurance mandate. Conyers' I-20 access means Atlanta metro resources are easily accessible.
Medicaid accepted. Georgia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Griffin/Spalding County
Griffin, GA · serves several counties
Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy in Griffin serving Spalding County families. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT services. Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted. Spalding County's position between Atlanta and Macon means families can access resources in both directions.
Medicaid accepted. Georgia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Respite care
3 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
Respite through the NOW and COMP waivers
Statewide, GA · serves several counties
Georgia funds respite through both of its main developmental disability waivers — New Options (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports (COMP). Roughly 4,500 people hold NOW and 9,800 hold COMP, and respite is a core service in each. If you already hold a waiver, respite should be available to you now; if you are on the planning list, respite is one of the concrete things to ask about when you are contacted.
Parent to Parent of Georgia is the best free help for navigating either waiver, including getting respite written into a plan.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, GA
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, GA
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of Georgia — Rockdale/Conyers Chapter
Conyers, GA · serves several counties
Autism Society of Georgia programming and support for Rockdale County families. Monthly parent support groups, community events, and connection to the Atlanta metro autism network. Conyers' I-20 access makes Atlanta metro resources highly accessible.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Parent to Parent of Georgia
Atlanta, GA · serves several counties
Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center: a statewide nonprofit supporting families and individuals from birth to 26 affected by disabilities or special health care needs, including help with special education.
Activities, clubs & recreation
12 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ARTS - Autistic Recreational Therapy Services
Atlanta, GA · serves several counties
An Atlanta organization giving autistic young people and those with other intellectual disabilities, aged 5 to 22, the chance to build life skills and socialise with peers. The age range running to 22 matters, because a lot of provision stops at 18 exactly when a family needs it most.
YMCA of Metro Atlanta - adaptive sports
Atlanta, GA · serves several counties
Inclusive sport across the Atlanta YMCA network, with coaches and volunteers adapting instruction to the participant. Provision varies by branch, so ask what yours actually runs.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, GA
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, GA
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, GA
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, GA
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
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iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, GA
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, GA
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, GA
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, GA
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, GA
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, GA
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
Not sure which kind of therapy you need?
Start with our plain-language guide to ABA, speech and OT — what each one is, and questions to ask on the first call.
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About autism services in Henry County
Henry County — home to McDonough and Stockbridge — is a fast-growing suburban county south of Atlanta. Families benefit from excellent access to the Atlanta metro provider network, including CHOA and the Marcus Autism Center for specialized evaluation and ABA therapy. The CSB for Henry County coordinates publicly funded DD services and waiver access. Georgia's Babies Can't Wait provides EI for children under 3, and Parent to Parent of Georgia offers free statewide IEP advocacy.
Helpful guides
Guides for Henry County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Henry County
Serving families across Henry County including McDonough, Stockbridge, Hampton, Locust Grove, Lovejoy, Eagles Landing, Flippen and Ola and more.
See all Georgia resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Georgia.
Georgia state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Henry County, Georgia?
We list 11 providers serving Henry County, covering activities, clubs & recreation, parent & family support, early intervention (0–3), ABA therapy and advocacy & legal, plus 2 more. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Henry County accept Medicaid?
3 of the providers we list for Henry County state that they accept Medicaid, including Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Conyers/Rockdale County, Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Griffin/Spalding County and Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Henry County. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Henry County?
ABA providers serving Henry County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Henry County?
1 provider serving Henry County delivers services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Georgia?
Georgia families can apply to the New Options (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports (COMP) Waivers, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Needs-based, not date-based — position depends on assessed need, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Henry County?
If none of the Henry County providers is the right fit, these Georgia counties currently have the most listed providers: Bibb County (23), Carroll County (19), Cobb County (17), Dawson County (17). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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Still missing from Henry County
These are the things no database has and every parent knows. If you can answer one of them, another family in Henry Countygets an afternoon back. It takes about a minute and you don’t need to know the business details — a name and a rough location is enough for us to check.
- Which dentist here has managed a cleaning without it becoming a fight?
- Who cuts your child's hair without a meltdown?
- Is there a group here where your child has made a friend?
- Which pediatrician here actually listens, and doesn't rush the appointment?
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