County resource guide
Gaston County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gaston County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Gastonia
CaroMont Health — Pediatric Developmental Services
Developmental pediatric evaluations serving Gaston County through CaroMont Health's pediatric network in Gastonia. Coordinates with Charlotte metro specialists for complex cases requiring additional workup.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Gastonia
Behavioral Innovations — Gastonia
Center-based ABA therapy in Gastonia for Gaston County families. BCBA-supervised programs accepting most commercial insurance plans under North Carolina's ABA insurance mandate.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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.
Gastonia · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Gaston/Southwest Region
ASNC programming and support group connections for Gaston County families. Shares resources with Charlotte metro region. Crisis support line available 24/7 to all NC families regardless of location.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's PTI center provides free IEP advocacy and special education support to all Gaston County families. Staff can review evaluations, explain IDEA rights, and attend IEP meetings virtually or in person.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
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