County resource guide
Moore County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Moore County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Pinehurst
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst is the primary regional medical center for the Sandhills area of North Carolina. Their pediatric developmental team provides autism evaluations and developmental assessments serving Moore County and surrounding Sandhills communities. Moore Regional is one of the largest hospitals in the region outside of Raleigh and Charlotte.
Regional medical center for the Sandhills. Complex cases may be referred to UNC Children's in Chapel Hill or Duke in Durham.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Carthage
Moore County Early Intervention Program (NC Infant-Toddler)
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program through the CDSA for Moore County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3 in the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area. Eligible children receive speech, OT, and developmental therapy at no cost.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required to request an evaluation.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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 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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