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 listed

Diagnostic 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.

Ages 0–18(828) 213-1740

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.

Ages 0–18(828) 213-1740

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(828) 693-3942

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.

Ages 2–18

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.

Ages 2–16

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.

Ages All ages(919) 743-0204

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.

Ages All ages(919) 743-0204

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(919) 856-2195

FREE. Federally funded. Can intervene in IEP disputes, Medicaid denials, and rights violations.

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