County resource guide
Person County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Person County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Roxboro
Person Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Developmental Services
Person Memorial Hospital (Duke Health) in Roxboro provides pediatric care for Person County. Developmental screenings and autism evaluation referrals are coordinated through the Duke Health network, with pathways to Duke University Medical Center in Durham for comprehensive autism workups. Roxboro is approximately 35 miles north of Durham.
Part of Duke Health. Complex evaluations referred to Duke University Medical Center (~35 miles south).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Roxboro
Person County Early Intervention Program (NC Infant-Toddler)
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program through the CDSA for Person County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy for children under 3 in the Roxboro area. Speech, OT, developmental therapy, and family coaching for eligible infants and toddlers.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required — call as soon as developmental concerns arise.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Roxboro · multi-county
BlueSprig NC — Person County
BlueSprig provides ABA therapy serving Person County families in Roxboro. BCBA-supervised programming accepts NC Medicaid and commercial insurance. Person County's rural character and proximity to Durham means families often access both local and Triangle-area ABA providers.
NC Medicaid accepted. Durham-area ABA providers are also geographically accessible from Roxboro.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Roxboro · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Person County
ASNC support for Person County families connected to the Triangle area autism community. Crisis support line, peer support, and statewide resource navigation. Person County's proximity to Durham gives families access to the Durham-Chapel Hill autism community.
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 center serving Vance County families with free IEP advocacy and special education rights training. Helps families navigate Vance County Schools and understand their rights under IDEA. Telehealth consultations are valuable for families in this rural community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations available for rural families.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education support for Person County families. Staff help navigate Person County Schools and understand rights under IDEA. Telehealth consultations are available for families in this rural county.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations available for rural communities.
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