County resource guide

Autism Resources in Telfair, Georgia

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Telfair. Georgia statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

23 listed

Diagnostic 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.

Ages 0–18

Macon (Bibb County) is the primary hub. Ask your pediatrician for a referral.

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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.

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Soperton · multi-county

Atrium Health Navicent — Developmental Referrals (Treutlen County)

Treutlen County families in Soperton access developmental and autism evaluation services through Atrium Health Navicent in Macon (~65 miles) or through Statesboro providers to the east.

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Dublin · multi-county

Fairview Park Hospital — Dublin Developmental Pediatrics

Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin serves Laurens County families with pediatric services and referrals to Navicent Health in Macon for autism evaluations. Dublin is the regional hub for the Oconee River area of central Georgia.

Ages 0–18(478) 275-2000

Macon (Navicent Health) is ~60 miles west for comprehensive autism evaluations.

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Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Dublin · multi-county

Georgia Early Intervention Program — Laurens County

Free in-home early intervention for Laurens County infants and toddlers (birth–3) with developmental delays. Speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(404) 657-2726

FREE for eligible children.

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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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(404) 657-2726

FREE for eligible children.

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Soperton · multi-county

Georgia Early Intervention Program — Treutlen County

Free in-home early intervention for Treutlen County infants and toddlers (birth–3). Speech, OT, PT, and developmental therapy under IDEA Part C.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(404) 657-2726

FREE for eligible children.

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ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

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.

Ages 2–21

Georgia ABA insurance mandate. Ask about in-home telehealth hybrid options.

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Tifton · multi-county

Behavioral Innovations — Tifton

Center-based ABA therapy in Tifton serving Tift County and surrounding south Georgia communities. BCBA-supervised programming accepts Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance under Georgia's ABA coverage mandate.

Ages 2–18

Georgia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.

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Dublin · multi-county

Centennial Behavioral Health — Central Georgia ABA (Laurens)

ABA therapy services for Laurens County children in Dublin and surrounding communities. BCBA-supervised in-home programming. Accepts Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance.

Ages 2–18

Georgia Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children with autism.

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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.

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Soperton · multi-county

Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Treutlen County)

Telehealth ABA therapy for Treutlen County families in this rural Southeast Georgia community. BCBA-supervised programs covered by Georgia Medicaid and most commercial insurers.

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Hazlehurst · multi-county

Positive Behavior Supports Corp — South Georgia ABA

In-home ABA therapy serving Jeff Davis County under BCBA supervision. Georgia Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted. Serves rural south Georgia communities with flexible in-home delivery.

Ages 2–21

Georgia requires Medicaid coverage for ABA for eligible children.

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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.

Ages All ages(404) 657-7729

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Dublin · multi-county

Autism Society of Georgia — Laurens County / Dublin

Autism Society of Georgia statewide support for Laurens County families. Peer connection, resource navigation, and community events for the Dublin area.

Ages All ages(404) 657-7729

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Baxley · multi-county

Autism Society of Georgia — Southeast Chapter

The Autism Society of Georgia connects Appling County families to the statewide network, peer support, and advocacy resources. Southeast Georgia chapter activities and virtual programming available for families in this rural coastal plain county.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

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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.

Ages All ages(404) 657-7729

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Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Hazlehurst · multi-county

ASKGA (Parents Educating and Advocating) — Jeff Davis County

Georgia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Jeff Davis County families navigating local school systems.