County resource guide
Brunswick County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Brunswick County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic 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.
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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