County resource guide
Autism Resources in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Forsyth County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Forsyth County — home to Winston-Salem, Kernersville, and Lewisville — is the heart of the western Piedmont Triad and is served by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, which provides developmental pediatric evaluation services. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools operates special education and Exceptional Children programs across the district. NC Early Intervention is available through the county's CDSA for children under 3. ECAC provides free IEP advocacy statewide, and the NC Innovations Waiver serves eligible adults — apply early given the long waitlist.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Forsyth County:
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools EC
Serves all of Forsyth County including Winston-Salem.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers12 providers in Forsyth County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Winston-Salem · multi-county
Wake Forest Baptist — Developmental Pediatrics (Rockingham Referrals)
Autism and developmental evaluations through Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for Rockingham County families. Comprehensive pediatric specialty care for families in the Reidsville and Eden areas.
Winston-Salem · multi-county
Wake Forest Baptist — Developmental Pediatrics (Surry Referrals)
Primary autism evaluation referral hub for Surry County through Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Comprehensive developmental and autism diagnostic services for families in the Mount Airy region.
Winston-Salem · multi-county
Wake Forest Baptist — Developmental Pediatrics (Wilkes Referrals)
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's developmental pediatrics team serves as the primary autism evaluation referral destination for Wilkes County families. Comprehensive evaluations for autism and developmental disabilities.
Winston-Salem
Wake Forest Baptist Brenner Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Brenner Children's Hospital at Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem provides comprehensive autism evaluations for Forsyth County and the broader Triad region. Academic medical center with developmental-behavioral pediatrics, psychology, and neurology working collaboratively.
Academic medical center with nationally recognized developmental pediatrics team.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County Early Intervention / NC Infant-Toddler Program
NC's Part C early intervention program serving Forsyth County children birth to age 3 in Winston-Salem. Free developmental evaluations and in-home services for infants and toddlers with autism concerns or developmental delays. No diagnosis required to begin.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Early intervention is time-sensitive — call as soon as concerns arise.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Winston-Salem · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Winston-Salem
Center-based ABA therapy in Winston-Salem serving Forsyth County children. BCBA-supervised programs with naturalistic teaching approaches. Accepts most commercial insurance under NC's ABA insurance mandate.
NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Greensboro · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Greensboro/Guilford
ASNC programming in the Triad region serving Guilford County families in Greensboro and High Point. Parent support groups, social skills programs, adult services, and ASNC's 24/7 statewide crisis support line.
Winston-Salem · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Winston-Salem/Forsyth
ASNC Triad programming for Forsyth County families in Winston-Salem. Parent support groups, social skills groups, adult services, and ASNC's 24/7 statewide crisis line. Strong coordination with Brenner Children's and Wake Forest Baptist.
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 Rockingham County. Free IEP support, special education rights training, and advocacy for families.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) — Forsyth County
NC's PTI provides free IEP advocacy and IDEA rights support to Forsyth County families. ECAC staff can review evaluations, attend IEP meetings virtually, and help families navigate Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools exceptional children services.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) — Guilford County
NC's federally funded PTI offers free IEP advocacy and special education support for Guilford County families. ECAC staff are experienced with Guilford County Schools' exceptional children processes and can attend IEP meetings virtually.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Forsyth County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Vaya Health — Forsyth County DD Services
Forsyth County's LME-MCO — manages NC Innovations Waiver intake and DD services.
Adult services
- Vaya Health — Forsyth County DD Services
Forsyth County's LME-MCO — manages NC Innovations Waiver intake and DD services.
Respite & support
- Vaya Health — Forsyth County DD Services
Forsyth County's LME-MCO — manages NC Innovations Waiver intake and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Forsyth 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 Forsyth County
Serving families across Forsyth County including Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Lewisville, Clemmons, Rural Hall, Bethania, Pfafftown, Tobaccoville, Walkertown and Belews Creek and more.
See all North Carolina resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in North Carolina.
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