County resource guide
Autism Resources in Lee County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lee County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Lee County — home to Sanford and Broadway — is a smaller Piedmont county located between Raleigh and Charlotte. Lee County Schools provides Exceptional Children programs. Families often travel to Raleigh or the Chapel Hill-Durham metro for specialized evaluations, including UNC TEACCH. NC Early Intervention is available through the county CDSA, and ECAC provides free IEP advocacy statewide. The NC Innovations Waiver applies statewide — join the waitlist early.
Provider directory
Local Providers14 providers in Lee County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Sanford
Central Carolina Hospital — Pediatric Developmental Services
Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford provides pediatric care for Lee County families. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through the pediatric department, with access to UNC Health and Duke specialists in the nearby Research Triangle for comprehensive workups.
Sanford is ~40 miles from Raleigh and Chapel Hill — UNC TEACCH and WakeMed are accessible for complex evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Sanford
Lee County Early Intervention Program (NC Infant-Toddler)
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program through the CDSA for Lee County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3. Eligible children receive speech, OT, and developmental coaching at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required — call as soon as you have concerns.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Pinehurst · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Pinehurst/Moore County
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.
Sanford · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Sanford
Autism Learning Partners provides center-based ABA therapy in Sanford for Lee County families. BCBA-supervised programming with individualized support for communication, social, and adaptive skills. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
NC Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children. NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA.
Pittsboro · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Chatham County
Hopebridge provides ABA therapy serving Chatham County families. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT services. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under NC's ABA insurance mandate. Chatham County's growing population includes many families with connections to the Research Triangle's university community.
NC Medicaid covers ABA. NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Dunn · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Harnett County
Hopebridge provides center-based ABA therapy serving Harnett County families. BCBA-supervised with integrated speech and OT services. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted under North Carolina's ABA insurance mandate.
NC Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children. NC requires commercial insurance coverage.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Pittsboro · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Chatham County
ASNC support for Chatham County families connected to the Triangle area autism community. Parent support groups, crisis support line, and connection to statewide ASNC resources. Chatham County's location between Raleigh and Chapel Hill gives families access to both the Triangle metro autism networks.
Lillington · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Harnett County
ASNC programming and support for Harnett County families. Parent support groups, crisis support line, and connection to statewide resources. Harnett County families also connect to the Fort Liberty/Fayetteville autism community given proximity to Cumberland County.
Sanford · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Lee County
ASNC support and programming for Lee County families. Parent support groups, crisis support line, and connection to statewide resources. Lee County's central location gives families access to both the Raleigh and Charlotte metro autism communities.
Southern Pines · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Sandhills/Moore County
ASNC support for Moore County families in the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area. Parent support groups, crisis support line, and connection to statewide resources. Moore County's retiree-heavy population and destination resort character means providers understand diverse family situations.
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 PTI center serving Lee County with free IEP advocacy and special education rights training. Staff help families navigate Lee County Schools and understand their rights under IDEA.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI center providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Harnett County families. Staff assist families navigating Harnett County Schools and understanding their rights under IDEA.
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 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.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Chatham County families. Staff help navigate Chatham County Schools and understand rights under IDEA. As Chatham County grows rapidly, more families are navigating special education for the first time.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all NC counties.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Lee 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.
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