County resource guide
Montgomery County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Montgomery County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Troy
FirstHealth of the Carolinas — Montgomery Memorial
FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital in Troy provides basic pediatric care for Montgomery County. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through the FirstHealth system, with specialist access to Pinehurst and Moore County campuses or Charlotte-area specialists for comprehensive workups.
Complex autism evaluations typically referred to FirstHealth Pinehurst or Charlotte metro specialists.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Troy
Montgomery County Early Intervention Program (NC Infant-Toddler)
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program for Montgomery County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3 in Troy and surrounding rural communities. Eligible children receive speech, OT, and developmental support at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No prior diagnosis required.
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.
Albemarle · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Albemarle/Stanly County
Center-based ABA therapy in Albemarle for Stanly County families. BCBA-supervised programming accepts most commercial insurance under North Carolina's ABA insurance mandate and NC Medicaid.
NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Troy · multi-county
BlueSprig NC — Montgomery County
BlueSprig ABA therapy serving Montgomery County families. BCBA-supervised programming accepts NC Medicaid and commercial insurance. Montgomery County's rural character means some families travel to Albemarle (Stanly County) or Pinehurst for ABA services.
NC Medicaid covers ABA. Rural families may need to travel to Albemarle or Pinehurst for center-based services.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Troy · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Montgomery County Families
ASNC statewide support for Montgomery County families. Crisis support line available 24/7. Rural families in Troy and surrounding Montgomery County communities can connect to the broader Piedmont and statewide ASNC network for peer support and resources.
Albemarle · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Stanly / Piedmont South
ASNC support for Stanly County families connected to the Charlotte metro autism network. Parent support groups, crisis support line, and statewide advocacy. Stanly County families benefit from proximity to both the Charlotte and Piedmont Triad ASNC programming.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Stanly County families. Staff help navigate Stanly County Schools and understand IDEA rights. Stanly County's proximity to Davidson makes in-person ECAC consultations accessible.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. ECAC's Davidson office is geographically close to Stanly County.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI serving Montgomery County families with free IEP advocacy and special education support. Telehealth consultations are particularly valuable for rural Montgomery County families. Staff help navigate Montgomery County Schools' EC department.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations available for rural communities.
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.
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