County resource guide
Autism Resources in Durham County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Durham County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Durham County is anchored by Duke University Medical Center, whose developmental pediatrics program is a national research leader and offers comprehensive multi-disciplinary autism evaluations. The Research Triangle region's density of academic medical centers gives Durham families access to exceptional diagnostic resources. ECAC's statewide PTI services are available to Durham families for free IEP advocacy.
Provider directory
Local Providers12 providers in Durham County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Oxford · multi-county
Duke Regional Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Developmental pediatrics referral pathway for Granville County families through Duke Health's regional network. Connects Oxford-area families to Duke's autism evaluation services in Durham.
Durham
Duke University Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Comprehensive autism evaluations at Duke's academic medical center. Multi-disciplinary team with national research leadership. Serves Durham and the greater Triangle region.
Academic medical center with strong research ties. Worth the waitlist for complex cases.
Chapel Hill · multi-county
UNC TEACCH Autism Program — Chapel Hill (Durham-area Families)
The flagship UNC TEACCH center at Chapel Hill is the birthplace of structured teaching for autism, just minutes from Durham. World-renowned diagnostic evaluations, adult services, and school consultation. One of the most consequential autism programs ever created.
The original TEACCH center. World-class — expect a waitlist.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Durham
Durham County Infant-Toddler Program (NC ITP)
North Carolina's Part C early intervention program serving Durham County children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and in-home services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, including autism concerns.
FREE for eligible children birth–3. Call immediately if you have concerns — early intervention is time-sensitive.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Chapel Hill · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Chapel Hill
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy in Chapel Hill serving Orange County families. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic approaches tailored to each child. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under North Carolina's ABA insurance mandate.
NC Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children. NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA.
Durham · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Durham
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Durham County. BCBA-supervised programs accept most commercial insurance under NC's ABA insurance mandate. Offers parent coaching alongside child therapy sessions.
NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Roxboro · multi-county
BlueSprig NC — Person County
BlueSprig provides ABA therapy serving Person County families in Roxboro. BCBA-supervised programming accepts NC Medicaid and commercial insurance. Person County's rural character and proximity to Durham means families often access both local and Triangle-area ABA providers.
NC Medicaid accepted. Durham-area ABA providers are also geographically accessible from Roxboro.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Durham · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Durham/Triangle
ASNC Triangle-area support for Durham County families. Parent support groups, social skills programming, adult services, and ASNC's 24/7 statewide crisis support line. Close collaboration with the Duke and UNC academic communities.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
North Carolina's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for NC families. Knows North Carolina's specific special education rules and procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Orange County families with free IEP advocacy and special education rights training. Staff help families navigate Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools — two distinct districts with different special education cultures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Orange County has two separate school districts — ask ECAC which applies to your address.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Person County families. Staff help navigate Person County Schools and understand rights under IDEA. Telehealth consultations are available for families in this rural county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations available for rural communities.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) — Durham County
NC's PTI provides free IEP advocacy and IDEA rights education to Durham County families. Staff can review evaluations, attend IEP meetings virtually, and help families navigate Durham Public Schools' exceptional children services.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Durham County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Alliance Health — Durham County LME-MCO
Durham County's LME-MCO — manages NC Innovations Waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Alliance Health — Durham County LME-MCO
Durham County's LME-MCO — manages NC Innovations Waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Alliance Health — Durham County LME-MCO
Durham County's LME-MCO — manages NC Innovations Waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Durham 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 Durham County
Serving families across Durham County including Durham, Research Triangle Park, Bethesda, Bahama, Rougemont, Gorman, Parkwood and Redwood and more.
See all North Carolina resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in North Carolina.
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