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