County resource guide
Autism Resources in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Mecklenburg County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) is served by Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital for developmental evaluations, and by the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) — North Carolina's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy. ASNC (Autism Society of North Carolina) maintains an active Charlotte chapter. North Carolina requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Mecklenburg County:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Exceptional Children
Serves all of Mecklenburg County including Charlotte.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers9 providers in Mecklenburg County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Charlotte
ABS Kids — Charlotte
Autism evaluations and ABA therapy throughout Mecklenburg County. Center at a Charlotte location with diagnostic and therapy services.
Source: https://www.abskids.com/locations/charlotte/
Charlotte
Atrium Health Levine Children's — Developmental Pediatrics
Comprehensive developmental and autism evaluations at Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte's leading pediatric center. Multi-disciplinary team serving the greater Charlotte metro.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Charlotte · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Charlotte
Center-based ABA therapy across the Charlotte metro. BCBA-supervised with a naturalistic teaching approach. Multiple Mecklenburg County locations.
North Carolina requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Charlotte · multi-county
BlueSprig — Charlotte
Center-based ABA therapy in the Charlotte metro with BCBA-supervised programming for children ages 2–18. BlueSprig's Charlotte location accepts most commercial insurance under NC's ABA insurance mandate and offers parent training to support generalization at home.
NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
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.
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 Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for NC families. Knows North Carolina's specific special education rules and procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
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.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
North Carolina's PTI center with free IEP advocacy for Union County families. Staff experienced with Union County Schools' special education procedures. Can review evaluations and represent families in meetings.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Located in Davidson, close to Union County.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI center provides free IEP and special education advocacy for Cabarrus County families. Close proximity to Davidson makes in-person consultations accessible. Staff understand Cabarrus County Schools' EC department.
FREE. Federally funded. Located in Davidson, convenient to Cabarrus County families.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Mecklenburg County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- NC DHHS — Mecklenburg County DD Services
Contact NCDHHS to identify your county's LME-MCO for NC Innovations Waiver intake.
Adult services
- NC DHHS — Mecklenburg County DD Services
Contact NCDHHS to identify your county's LME-MCO for NC Innovations Waiver intake.
Respite & support
- NC DHHS — Mecklenburg County DD Services
Contact NCDHHS to identify your county's LME-MCO for NC Innovations Waiver intake.
Helpful guides
Guides for Mecklenburg 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.
Communities served
Cities in Mecklenburg County
Serving families across Mecklenburg County including Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Cornelius, Davidson and Stallings and more.
See all North Carolina resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in North Carolina.
North Carolina state guide →Nearby counties in North Carolina
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