County resource guide
Autism Resources in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Cabarrus County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Cabarrus County — home to Concord, Kannapolis, and Harrisburg — is part of the greater Charlotte metro and benefits from access to Atrium Health for developmental evaluations. Cabarrus County Schools provides Exceptional Children programs across the district. NC Early Intervention is available through the county CDSA for children under 3. ECAC provides free IEP advocacy statewide, and the county's growing population has supported a modest expansion of ABA and therapy providers.
Provider directory
Local Providers16 providers in Cabarrus County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Concord
Atrium Health — Cabarrus Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental and autism evaluations through Atrium Health's Cabarrus County network in Concord. Part of the Charlotte metro Atrium system, with referral access to Levine Children's Hospital specialists for complex cases.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Concord
Cabarrus County Early Intervention Program
NC's early intervention program (NC Infant-Toddler Program) through Cabarrus County for children under age 3. Free evaluations and services including speech, OT, and developmental support for eligible families in Concord and Kannapolis.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Call as soon as you have concerns — do not wait for a diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Albemarle · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Albemarle/Stanly County
Center-based ABA therapy in Albemarle for Stanly County families. BCBA-supervised programming accepts most commercial insurance under North Carolina's ABA insurance mandate and NC Medicaid.
NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Charlotte · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Charlotte
Center-based ABA therapy across the Charlotte metro. BCBA-supervised with a naturalistic teaching approach. Multiple Mecklenburg County locations.
North Carolina requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Concord · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Concord
Center-based ABA therapy in Concord for Cabarrus County families. BCBA-supervised programming accepts most commercial insurance under North Carolina's ABA insurance mandate.
Charlotte · multi-county
BlueSprig — Charlotte
Center-based ABA therapy in the Charlotte metro with BCBA-supervised programming for children ages 2–18. BlueSprig's Charlotte location accepts most commercial insurance under NC's ABA insurance mandate and offers parent training to support generalization at home.
NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Salisbury · multi-county
BlueSprig NC — Salisbury
BlueSprig provides center-based ABA therapy in Salisbury for Rowan County families. BCBA-supervised programming accepts NC Medicaid and commercial insurance under North Carolina's ABA insurance mandate.
NC Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children. NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Concord · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Cabarrus/Northeast Charlotte
ASNC programming for Cabarrus County families connected to the Charlotte metro network. Parent support groups, social skills opportunities, and crisis support line for Concord, Kannapolis, and Harrisburg families.
Charlotte · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Charlotte
North Carolina's statewide autism organization with strong Charlotte programming. Support groups, social skills programs, crisis support line, and adult services advocacy.
ASNC operates a statewide crisis support line — available to all NC families.
Salisbury · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Rowan County Chapter
ASNC programming and support for Rowan County families in Salisbury. Parent support groups, social opportunities, and crisis line access. Part of the broader Charlotte metro ASNC network.
Albemarle · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Stanly / Piedmont South
ASNC support for Stanly County families connected to the Charlotte metro autism network. Parent support groups, crisis support line, and statewide advocacy. Stanly County families benefit from proximity to both the Charlotte and Piedmont Triad ASNC programming.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
North Carolina's PTI center with free IEP advocacy for Union County families. Staff experienced with Union County Schools' special education procedures. Can review evaluations and represent families in meetings.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Located in Davidson, close to Union County.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI center provides free IEP and special education advocacy for Cabarrus County families. Close proximity to Davidson makes in-person consultations accessible. Staff understand Cabarrus County Schools' EC department.
FREE. Federally funded. Located in Davidson, convenient to Cabarrus County families.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI center provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Rowan County families. Staff are experienced with Rowan-Salisbury Schools' EC processes and can assist with evaluations, IEP meetings, and dispute resolution.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Stanly County families. Staff help navigate Stanly County Schools and understand IDEA rights. Stanly County's proximity to Davidson makes in-person ECAC consultations accessible.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. ECAC's Davidson office is geographically close to Stanly County.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for families in Iredell County navigating special education.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Cabarrus 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.
Communities served
Cities in Cabarrus County
Serving families across Cabarrus County including Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Midland, Mount Pleasant, Stanfield, Georgeville and Odell and more.
See all North Carolina resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in North Carolina.
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