County resource guide
Laurens County, South Carolina
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Laurens County. South Carolina statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Clinton · multi-county
Prisma Health — Laurens County Hospital Pediatrics
Pediatric health services through Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital in Clinton, serving this rural Upstate county between Greenville and Columbia. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Prisma coordinates referrals to the Greenville main campus — about 40 miles northwest.
Greenville (40 min) is the specialist hub for Laurens County — Prisma network facilitates referrals.
Newberry · multi-county
Prisma Health — Newberry County Memorial Pediatrics
Pediatric health services through Prisma Health's Newberry County Memorial Hospital, serving this small Midlands county between Columbia and Greenwood. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families access Prisma Health Children's in Columbia or Greenwood's Self Regional Healthcare — both within 45 minutes.
Columbia (45 min east) and Greenwood (45 min west) are the two main specialist hubs for Newberry families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Clinton
BabyNet — Laurens County Early Intervention
South Carolina's Part C early intervention program for children under 3 in Laurens County. BabyNet coordinators connect Clinton and Laurens families with in-home developmental therapy, speech, and OT. Free under IDEA — no income limits, self-referral accepted.
FREE under IDEA. Self-referral accepted — do not wait for a diagnosis before contacting BabyNet.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Newberry · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Midlands
ABA therapy services for Newberry County families. BCBA-supervised programs. Accepts SC Medicaid and commercial insurance under SC law. Columbia-area providers are accessible for Newberry County families given the short drive.
Clinton · multi-county
Centria Autism — Upstate South Carolina
In-home and community-based ABA therapy serving Laurens County. BCBA-supervised programs for children and teens in Clinton and Laurens. Accepts SC Medicaid and commercial insurance per South Carolina's ABA coverage mandate.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Newberry · multi-county
Autism Society of SC — Midlands West Network
Support groups and family resources for Newberry County families through the Autism Society of South Carolina. Connects Newberry families with the Columbia and Greenwood autism support communities and statewide SC resources.
Clinton · multi-county
Autism Society of SC — Upstate Central Network
Support groups and community resources for Laurens County families through the Autism Society of South Carolina. Connects Clinton and Laurens families with Upstate SC autism resources and the statewide SC Autism Resource Directory.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Clinton · multi-county
PRO-Parents of South Carolina — Laurens County
Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Laurens County families through SC's federally funded PTI. Helps families navigate Laurens County School District 55 and 56 IEP processes. Phone and telehealth support available.
FREE. Federally funded PTI for all SC families including rural Laurens County.
Newberry · multi-county
PRO-Parents of South Carolina — Newberry County
Free IEP advocacy and IDEA rights support for Newberry County families through SC's federally funded PTI. Helps navigate Newberry County School District IEP processes. Phone and telehealth support available.
FREE. Federally funded PTI for all SC families including rural Newberry County.
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