County resource guide
Autism Resources in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Brunswick County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Brunswick County — home to Leland, Bolivia, and Shallotte — is a fast-growing coastal county south of Wilmington. Brunswick County Schools provides Exceptional Children programs. Families benefit from proximity to Wilmington's provider network and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center for evaluations. NC Early Intervention serves children under 3, and ECAC provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Brunswick County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Bolivia
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center — Pediatric Developmental Services
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center in Bolivia provides pediatric care for Brunswick County. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through the Novant Health network, with pathways to New Hanover Regional in Wilmington for comprehensive autism workups. Brunswick County is one of NC's fastest-growing coastal counties.
Complex autism evaluations typically referred to New Hanover Regional or TEACCH Wilmington center.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Bolivia
Brunswick County Early Intervention Program (NC Infant-Toddler)
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program for Brunswick County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3. Eligible children receive speech, OT, and developmental therapy without a prior diagnosis.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required — call as soon as you have concerns.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Leland · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Brunswick County
Center-based ABA therapy serving Brunswick County families in the Leland and Bolivia area. BCBA-supervised programming accepts NC Medicaid and commercial insurance under NC's ABA insurance mandate. Brunswick County's rapid coastal growth has increased local demand for autism services.
NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Medicaid accepted.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Leland · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Brunswick County
ASNC support for Brunswick County families, connected to the Wilmington coastal region network. Parent support groups, crisis support line, and statewide resources. Brunswick County's rapid growth has expanded the local parent community.
Whiteville · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Columbus Support
Resource navigation and parent support through the Autism Society of NC for Columbus County families. Connected to southeastern NC programming and statewide ASNC resources.
Wilmington · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Wilmington
ASNC coastal region support connecting Wilmington-area families to support groups, adult services, crisis help, and statewide programming. A trusted hub for New Hanover and Brunswick County families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy for Brunswick County families. Staff help navigate Brunswick County Schools' EC department and understand IDEA rights. Brunswick County's growth has made its EC department busier — ECAC advocacy is especially valuable.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) — Coastal Families
North Carolina's PTI center provides free IEP and special education advocacy to New Hanover families. Staff can attend IEP meetings virtually, review evaluations, and explain family rights under IDEA.
FREE. Federally funded. Serves all NC counties including coastal communities.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Brunswick 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 North Carolina resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in North Carolina.
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