County resource guide
Wilkes County, North Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Wilkes County. North Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic 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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Wilkesboro
NC Infant-Toddler Program — Wilkes CDSA
North Carolina's Part C Early Intervention program for Wilkes County. Free developmental evaluations and in-home therapy for children under 3 in the Wilkesboro area.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Wilkesboro
High Country ABA — Wilkes County
ABA therapy serving Wilkes County children and teens with autism. Home-based services with family coaching and coordination with the school system for generalization of skills.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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.
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.
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