Autism Resources in Pasquotank County, North Carolina
8 providers in Elizabeth City, Davidson and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Pasquotank County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Pasquotank County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center — Pediatric Services
Elizabeth City, NC
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City is the primary hospital for Pasquotank County and the northeastern NC Albemarle region. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through the pediatric department. The geographic isolation of the Albemarle region means families often travel to ECU Health in Greenville or Norfolk, Virginia for specialized autism evaluations.
Geographically isolated region. Complex evaluations often require travel to ECU Health (Greenville) or Norfolk, VA (~80 miles north).
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Pasquotank County Early Intervention Program (NC Infant-Toddler)
Elizabeth City, NC
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program through the CDSA for Pasquotank County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3 in the Elizabeth City area. In-home delivery is especially valuable in this geographically isolated northeastern NC county.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home delivery — no transportation required. No diagnosis needed.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
BlueSprig NC — Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County
Elizabeth City, NC · serves several counties
BlueSprig provides ABA therapy serving Pasquotank County and the northeastern NC Albemarle region. BCBA-supervised programming accepts NC Medicaid and commercial insurance. Given the region's geographic isolation, telehealth and in-home services are especially important for families without transportation.
NC Medicaid accepted. Telehealth available for families in this geographically isolated region.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of North Carolina — Albemarle/Pasquotank Region
Elizabeth City, NC · serves several counties
ASNC support for families in the Albemarle region including Pasquotank County. Given the geographic isolation of northeastern NC, ASNC's statewide crisis line and virtual support options are particularly valuable for Elizabeth City-area families.
Geographically isolated region. ASNC's statewide crisis line and virtual resources are especially important here.
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 serving Pasquotank County with free IEP advocacy and special education support. Telehealth consultations are especially valuable for families in this geographically isolated part of northeastern NC. Staff assist with Pasquotank County Schools and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations essential for this remote region.
Also serving Pasquotank County
These 15 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Pasquotank 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.
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters — Developmental Pediatrics (Currituck)
Norfolk, NC · serves several counties
Currituck County is North Carolina's northeastern Outer Banks county bordering Virginia. Due to geography, many Currituck County families find it faster to access Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, VA (~30 miles) than hospitals deeper in NC. CHKD is a full-service children's hospital with a strong developmental and autism program.
Norfolk VA is often the practical medical hub for Currituck County families. Virginia Medicaid does not apply — ensure NC Medicaid or commercial insurance covers CHKD visits.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Currituck County ABA Services
Currituck, NC · serves several counties
ABA therapy serving Currituck County families through providers in the Elizabeth City and Virginia Beach metro areas. In-home ABA delivery in Currituck and Moyock is an important option given the geography. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted.
NC Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Virginia Beach and Chesapeake VA providers may also serve Moyock-area families — verify NC insurance coverage.
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 PTI providing free IEP advocacy for Currituck County families. Virtual consultations serve this geographically unique county straddling the NC-Virginia border. Staff help families navigate Currituck County Schools and understand NC IDEA rights (which differ from Virginia's).
FREE. Federally funded PTI. If you access Virginia providers, ECAC can help clarify which state's rules apply to your child's school.
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.
Not sure which kind of therapy you need?
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About autism services in Pasquotank County
Pasquotank County — home to Elizabeth City — is in the northeastern coastal plain. Pasquotank County Schools provides Exceptional Children programs. Families are within reach of Norfolk, Virginia's provider network, which sometimes offers better access than traveling west into North Carolina. NC Early Intervention is available, and ECAC provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Helpful guides
Guides for Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank County, North Carolina?
We list 8 providers serving Pasquotank County, covering parent & family support, ABA therapy, 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 Pasquotank County accept Medicaid?
2 of the providers we list for Pasquotank County state that they accept Medicaid, including BlueSprig NC — Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County and Currituck County ABA Services. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Pasquotank County?
ABA providers serving Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank County families?
Yes — 3 providers serving Pasquotank County offer 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 Pasquotank County?
3 providers serving Pasquotank County deliver 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 Pasquotank County?
If none of the Pasquotank 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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