County resource guide
Paulding County, Georgia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Paulding County. Georgia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Dallas
WellStar Paulding Medical Center — Pediatric Developmental Services
WellStar Paulding Medical Center in Dallas is the primary hospital for Paulding County, one of Atlanta's fastest-growing western suburbs. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through the WellStar pediatric network, with full autism workup pathways to WellStar Kennestone in Marietta or Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Part of WellStar Health System. Complex evaluations referred to CHOA or WellStar Kennestone in Marietta.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Dallas
Babies Can't Wait — Paulding County
Georgia's Part C Early Intervention program for Paulding County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3 in the Dallas area. Speech, OT, developmental therapy, and family coaching for eligible infants and toddlers without a prior diagnosis.
FREE for eligible children under 3. Self-referrals accepted.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Carrollton · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Carrollton
Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy in Carrollton serving Carroll County and surrounding west Georgia families. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT services. Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under Georgia's ABA insurance mandate.
Medicaid accepted. Georgia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Dallas · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Paulding County
Hopebridge center-based ABA therapy serving Paulding County families in the Dallas area. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT services. Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under Georgia's ABA insurance mandate. Paulding County's rapid population growth has increased local demand for ABA services.
Medicaid accepted. Georgia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Dallas · multi-county
Autism Society of Georgia — West Metro (Paulding County)
Autism Society of Georgia programming and support for Paulding County families. Parent support groups, community events, and statewide advocacy. Paulding County's growth means more peer support options than a decade ago, and the Atlanta metro ASNC network is also accessible.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — Carroll County
Georgia's federally funded PTI serving Carroll County families with free IEP advocacy and special education training. Staff help families navigate Carroll County Schools and apply for Georgia's NOW and COMP Medicaid waivers.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all Georgia counties.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — West Metro Atlanta (Paulding County)
Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Paulding County families at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and one-on-one support for families navigating Paulding County School District and applying for Georgia's NOW and COMP Medicaid waivers.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all Georgia counties.
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