County resource guide
Valencia County, New Mexico
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Valencia County. New Mexico statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Belen · multi-county
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho is accessible to northern Valencia County families and provides developmental screening and referral services. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Valencia County families are typically referred to UNM Children's Hospital or UNM CDD in Albuquerque, about 30 miles north.
Rio Grande corridor between Albuquerque and Socorro. UNM CDD in Albuquerque is the recommended evaluation destination for Valencia County families.
Albuquerque · multi-county
UNM Center for Development & Disability (CDD)
New Mexico's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, housed at the University of New Mexico. The CDD offers comprehensive autism evaluations, family support, training, and research. The premier clinical resource in the state and the anchor of New Mexico's autism service ecosystem.
New Mexico's UCEDD — federally designated center of excellence. The state's most comprehensive autism evaluation resource.
Albuquerque · multi-county
UNM Center for Development & Disability (CDD) — Albuquerque
Torrance County has no local hospital or specialist services. All autism diagnostic evaluations require travel to Albuquerque, approximately 50 miles west. UNM CDD is the recommended resource — New Mexico's UCEDD offering comprehensive autism evaluations and family support.
Torrance County has no local evaluation resources. Albuquerque (~50 miles) is the destination for all specialists. Telehealth can supplement in-person visits.
Albuquerque · multi-county
UNM Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental and autism evaluations at UNM Children's Hospital, New Mexico's academic medical center. Connected to the CDD for coordinated care. The primary pediatric evaluation site for Bernalillo County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Estancia · multi-county
Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program — Central Region
New Mexico's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Torrance County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children birth to three. Given Torrance's lack of local providers, FIT is often the only developmental service available without a drive to Albuquerque.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Often the only local developmental resource in Torrance County. No referral needed.
Los Lunas · multi-county
Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program — Central Region
New Mexico's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Valencia County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children birth to three in Belen, Los Lunas, and surrounding communities along the Rio Grande corridor.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No referral needed. Valencia County families have good access to FIT services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Estancia · multi-county
Centria Autism — In-Home ABA (Torrance County)
In-home ABA therapy for Torrance County families through Centria's NM network. In-home delivery is the only practical ABA option in this very rural county with no local centers. Accepts NM Medicaid (Centennial Care) and commercial insurance.
In-home delivery is essential for this rural county. NM Medicaid covers ABA.
Belen · multi-county
Centria Autism — Valencia County / Rio Grande Corridor
In-home ABA therapy serving Valencia County through Centria's Albuquerque-area network. Valencia County's location between Albuquerque and Socorro along the Rio Grande corridor gives families reasonable access to metro-based ABA resources. Accepts NM Medicaid.
Valencia County benefits from proximity to the Albuquerque metro provider ecosystem.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Albuquerque · multi-county
Autism Society of New Mexico
Statewide autism family organization providing peer support and resource navigation. Torrance County families are well positioned to connect with Albuquerque-area support groups given the county's proximity to the metro.
Estancia is ~50 miles from Albuquerque — Torrance County families can access metro-area support groups.
Albuquerque · multi-county
Autism Society of New Mexico
New Mexico's statewide autism family organization. Valencia County families along the Rio Grande corridor can connect with Albuquerque-area support groups and the broader statewide network.
Belen/Los Lunas families are ~30 miles from Albuquerque support group meetings.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Albuquerque · multi-county
EPICS — Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs / Parents Reaching Out
New Mexico's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for New Mexico families. Serves a uniquely diverse population including Native American families across the state.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Strong cultural competency serving New Mexico's Native American and Hispanic families.
Albuquerque · multi-county
EPICS — Parent Training & Information Center
New Mexico's statewide PTI offering free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Torrance County families. Phone and remote advocacy are available, especially important for this very rural county where parents may have no local advocate.
FREE. Remote/phone advocacy essential for rural Torrance County families.
Albuquerque · multi-county
EPICS — Parent Training & Information Center
New Mexico's statewide PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Valencia County families. EPICS is easily reachable for Valencia County families given the county's proximity to Albuquerque.
FREE. Valencia County families can sometimes attend in-person EPICS events in Albuquerque.
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