County resource guide
Autism Resources in Surry County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Surry County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Surry County — home to Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain, and Elkin — is in the northern Piedmont foothills near the Virginia border. Surry County Schools provides Exceptional Children programs. Families often travel to Winston-Salem for specialized autism evaluations and ABA therapy. NC Early Intervention is available through the county CDSA, and ECAC provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in Surry County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Winston-Salem · multi-county
Wake Forest Baptist — Developmental Pediatrics (Surry Referrals)
Primary autism evaluation referral hub for Surry County through Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Comprehensive developmental and autism diagnostic services for families in the Mount Airy region.
Winston-Salem · multi-county
Wake Forest Baptist — Developmental Pediatrics (Wilkes Referrals)
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's developmental pediatrics team serves as the primary autism evaluation referral destination for Wilkes County families. Comprehensive evaluations for autism and developmental disabilities.
Winston-Salem · multi-county
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics (Alleghany Referrals)
Alleghany County (Sparta) is one of North Carolina's most rural and isolated mountain counties in the far northwest corner of the state. Families typically travel to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem (~75 miles) for comprehensive autism evaluations. The drive is long but Winston-Salem has NC's strongest developmental pediatrics resources in that region.
About 75 miles from Sparta. Submit the referral early and consider telehealth pre-evaluation options.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Mount Airy
NC Infant-Toddler Program — Surry CDSA
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program for Surry County. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy services for children under 3 in the Mount Airy area.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Mount Airy
Surry County ABA Services
Applied behavior analysis therapy for children and teens with autism in Surry County. Home-based ABA in the Mount Airy area, with Medicaid and private insurance billing.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Mount Airy
Northern Foothills Speech & Language
Speech-language pathology serving children with autism in Surry County. Language development, AAC evaluation, pragmatic language therapy, and social communication skills.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Mount Airy · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Surry Support
Resource connection and parent support through the Autism Society of NC for families in Surry County. Access to statewide programming and a 24/7 crisis support line.
Wilkesboro · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Wilkes Support
Parent support and resource access through the Autism Society of North Carolina for Wilkes County families. Statewide crisis support line and connection to local resources in the foothills region.
Winston-Salem · multi-county
Autism Society of North Carolina — Winston-Salem/Forsyth
ASNC Triad programming for Forsyth County families in Winston-Salem. Parent support groups, social skills groups, adult services, and ASNC's 24/7 statewide crisis line. Strong coordination with Brenner Children's and Wake Forest Baptist.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education support for families in Wilkes County.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Davidson · multi-county
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
NC's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy for Alleghany County families. Virtual consultations are critical for this isolated mountain county where in-person specialist access is severely limited. Staff help families understand their rights in Alleghany County Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Virtual consultations are especially important for this remote mountain county.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Surry 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.
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