County resource guide
Autism Resources in Scotland, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Scotland. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Laurinburg
Scotland Health Care System — Developmental Referrals
Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg serves Scotland County and southeastern North Carolina. Autism evaluation referrals connect families to Cape Fear Valley in Fayetteville (~45 miles north) or providers in the Rockingham/Richmond County area. Scotland County borders South Carolina.
SC border county. Both NC and SC autism resources are relevant for families near the border.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Laurinburg
NC Infant-Toddler Program — Scotland County CDSA
North Carolina's Part C early intervention for Scotland County. Free developmental evaluations and therapies for children birth to age 3 in Laurinburg and surrounding communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Laurinburg
ABA of the Carolinas — Scotland County
ABA therapy for Scotland County families through in-home and telehealth delivery. BCBA-supervised programs accept NC Medicaid and commercial insurance under NC's ABA insurance mandate.
Raeford · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Hoke County
ABA therapy for Hoke County families. BCBA-supervised programming accepts Tricare, NC Medicaid, and commercial insurance under NC's ABA mandate. Hoke County has a significant military-connected population given proximity to Fort Liberty. Families may also access Fayetteville-area providers.
Tricare accepted. Military families near Fort Liberty: ask about continuity of care planning for PCS moves.
Lumberton · multi-county
BlueSprig NC — Lumberton
BlueSprig provides center-based ABA therapy in Lumberton serving Robeson County families. BCBA-supervised programming accepts NC Medicaid and commercial insurance. Robeson County has one of North Carolina's highest rates of Medicaid reliance, making Medicaid-accepting providers especially critical.
NC Medicaid accepted. NC requires commercial insurance to cover ABA. Lumbee Tribal families: ask about Indian Health Services coordination.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Raeford · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Hoke County / Fort Liberty Area
ASNC support for Hoke County and Fort Liberty area families. Crisis support line, peer connections, and links to statewide resources. ASNC staff understand Tricare and EFMP navigation for military families moving to or from Hoke County.
Active support for military families near Fort Liberty. Ask about resources for post-PCS transitions.
Laurinburg
Autism Society of North Carolina — Sandhills/Scotland County
ASNC connects Scotland County families to Sandhills-area autism peer support and the statewide NC autism network.
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 for Robeson County families — one of North Carolina's most economically challenged and diverse counties. Staff serve English-speaking, Spanish-speaking, and Indigenous families navigating Robeson County Schools' EC services.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Multilingual support available. Tribal families welcome.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy for Hoke County families — including military families navigating Hoke County Schools after a PCS to Fort Liberty. Staff understand both IDEA rights and the unique challenges of frequent school transitions for military children.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Military families: IDEA rights apply at all Hoke County schools.
Davidson
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) — Scotland County
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy for Scotland County families. Supports navigation of Scotland County Schools and access to Fayetteville-area resources.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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