Autism Resources in Hoke County, North Carolina
6 providers in Raeford, Davidson and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Hoke County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Hoke County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital — Pediatric Services
Raeford, NC
Cape Fear Valley Health operates Hoke Hospital in Raeford, serving Hoke County's rural and military-connected community. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through the Cape Fear Valley system, with access to the main Cape Fear Valley campus in Fayetteville for comprehensive evaluations. Hoke County neighbors Fort Liberty (Cumberland County) — many families serve or have served at Fort Liberty.
Cape Fear Valley main campus in Fayetteville (~20 miles) is the primary referral for specialized autism evaluations. Tricare accepted.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hoke County Early Intervention Program (NC Infant-Toddler)
Raeford, NC
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program for Hoke County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3. Military families on Tricare are also eligible — NC EI and Tricare services can be used together.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Military families: EI services are available alongside Tricare EI benefits.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of North Carolina — Hoke County / Fort Liberty Area
Raeford, NC · serves several counties
ASNC support for Hoke County and Fort Liberty area families. Crisis support line, peer connections, and links to statewide resources. ASNC staff understand Tricare and EFMP navigation for military families moving to or from Hoke County.
Active support for military families near Fort Liberty. Ask about resources for post-PCS transitions.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
Davidson, NC · serves several counties
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy for Hoke County families — including military families navigating Hoke County Schools after a PCS to Fort Liberty. Staff understand both IDEA rights and the unique challenges of frequent school transitions for military children.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Military families: IDEA rights apply at all Hoke County schools.
Also serving Hoke County
These 14 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Hoke County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Autism Learning Partners — Pinehurst/Moore County
Pinehurst, NC · serves several counties
Autism Learning Partners provides center-based ABA therapy in the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area for Moore County families. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming for communication, social, and adaptive skills. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under NC's ABA insurance mandate.
NC Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children. NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA. Moore County ABA waitlists exist — contact multiple providers.
Respite care
2 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, NC
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, NC
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
Davidson, NC · serves several counties
NC's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Moore County families with free IEP advocacy and IDEA rights training. Staff help families navigate Moore County Schools' EC department and understand their rights. Virtual consultations are available for families across Moore County.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Activities, clubs & recreation
10 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, NC
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, NC
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, NC
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, NC
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, NC
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, NC
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
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Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, NC
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, NC
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, NC
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, NC
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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About autism services in Hoke County
Hoke County — home to Raeford and Rockfish — is a small, predominantly rural county with a significant military-connected population near Fort Liberty. Hoke County Schools provides Exceptional Children programs. Families often travel to Fayetteville for specialized evaluation and ABA therapy, which is covered under TRICARE for military families. ECAC provides free IEP advocacy statewide, and NC Early Intervention is available through the county CDSA.
Helpful guides
Guides for Hoke 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.
See all North Carolina resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in North Carolina.
North Carolina state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Hoke County, North Carolina?
We list 6 providers serving Hoke County, covering ABA therapy, parent & family support, diagnostic clinics, advocacy & legal and early intervention (0–3). Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Hoke County accept Medicaid?
1 of the providers we list for Hoke County state that they accept Medicaid, including Autism Learning Partners — Pinehurst/Moore County. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Hoke County?
ABA providers serving Hoke County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Hoke County families?
Yes — 1 provider serving Hoke County offers telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Hoke County?
1 provider serving Hoke County delivers services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in North Carolina?
North Carolina families can apply to the NC Innovations Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Ten years or longer — and slots are first come, first served, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Hoke County?
If none of the Hoke County providers is the right fit, these North Carolina counties currently have the most listed providers: Wake County (23), Durham County (19), Orange County (19), Alamance County (17). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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