County resource guide
Henderson County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Henderson County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Asheville · multi-county
Mission Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation services through Mission Children's Hospital in Asheville, serving Henderson County families. Part of HCA Healthcare's western NC network.
Asheville · multi-county
Mission Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Waynesville Access)
Autism and developmental evaluations through Mission Children's Hospital network, accessible to Haywood County families. Comprehensive multi-disciplinary evaluations serving the far western NC mountains.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hendersonville
NC Infant-Toddler Program — Henderson CDSA
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program for Henderson County. Free developmental evaluations and therapy services for infants and toddlers under age 3 in the Hendersonville area.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Hendersonville
Blue Ridge ABA Therapy
ABA therapy provider serving Henderson County and the western NC mountains. Clinic and home-based services for children and teens with autism, with focus on naturalistic and family-centered approaches.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Hendersonville
Mountain OT & Sensory Solutions
Occupational therapy clinic in Hendersonville specializing in sensory integration, fine motor skills, and daily living supports for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Asheville · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Western NC
ASNC's western NC region provides support groups, social skill programming, crisis support, and advocacy for Buncombe County and surrounding mountain communities. Active adult services for autistic adults seeking employment and housing.
Hendersonville · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Western NC
Western NC regional support through the Autism Society of North Carolina. Parent support groups, resource navigation, and connection to statewide programs for Henderson County families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Asheville · multi-county
Disability Rights NC — Western Region
North Carolina's federally funded protection and advocacy organization serving people with disabilities including autism. Provides legal representation, self-advocacy training, and investigates abuse and neglect. Serves western NC counties.
FREE. Federally funded. Can intervene in IEP disputes, Medicaid denials, and rights violations.
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