County resource guide
Autism Resources in Telfair County, Georgia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Telfair County. Georgia statewide resources also apply.
Telfair County — home to McRae-Helena — is in south-central Georgia. Provider availability is minimal; families must travel to Douglas, Macon, or Savannah for specialized autism evaluation and therapy. The Satilla Community Service Board coordinates publicly funded DD services and NOW/COMP 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.
Provider directory
Local Providers17 providers in Telfair County
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Macon (Navicent Health) is ~60 miles west for comprehensive autism evaluations.
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.
FREE for eligible children.
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.
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.
FREE for eligible children.
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.
Georgia ABA insurance mandate. Ask about in-home telehealth hybrid options.
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.
Georgia Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children with autism.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia requires Medicaid coverage for ABA for eligible children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atlanta · multi-county
Parents Educating Parents (PEP) — South Central Georgia (Tift County)
Georgia's federally funded PTI center serving Tift County families with free IEP advocacy and special education rights training. Staff help families navigate Tift County Schools and apply for Georgia's NOW and COMP Medicaid waivers.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all Georgia counties.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Telfair 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.
See all Georgia resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Georgia.
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