County resource guide

Newberry County, South Carolina

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Newberry County. South Carolina statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

12 listed

Diagnostic 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.

Ages 0–18(864) 833-9100

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.

Ages 0–18(803) 405-7100

Columbia (45 min east) and Greenwood (45 min west) are the two main specialist hubs for Newberry families.

Lexington · multi-county

Prisma Health — Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Health (Lexington)

Developmental and behavioral health evaluations at Prisma Health's Lexington Medical Park clinic. Serving fast-growing Lexington County families with convenient midlands-area access. Connected to Prisma's broader pediatric network for follow-on care.

Ages 0–18(803) 936-7300

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

West Columbia · multi-county

Able SC — Resource Navigation (Lexington)

Able SC is South Carolina's largest disability-led advocacy and resource organization. Lexington County families can access help navigating BabyNet (SC's Part C early intervention program), Medicaid waiver waitlists, and school transition services.

Ages 0–22Accepting new patients(803) 779-5121

FREE. Community Resource Specialist can help you find BabyNet providers and Medicaid waivers.

Newberry

BabyNet — Newberry County Early Intervention

South Carolina's Part C early intervention program for children under 3 in Newberry County. BabyNet coordinators connect families with in-home speech, OT, and developmental therapy. Free under IDEA — no income limits, self-referral accepted.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(803) 321-2100

FREE under IDEA. Self-referral accepted. Newberry College may have disability-related resources.

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.

Ages 2–18(888) 496-0222

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.

Ages 2–21(877) 755-3227

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.

Ages All ages(803) 750-6988

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.

Ages All ages(803) 750-6988

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(803) 772-5688

FREE. Federally funded PTI for all SC families including rural Laurens County.

Lexington · multi-county

PRO-Parents of South Carolina — Midlands Outreach

SC's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serves Lexington County families with free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support. Especially valuable for Lexington School District One families navigating evaluations and IEP meetings.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(803) 772-5688

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Can attend IEP meetings with you.

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(803) 772-5688

FREE. Federally funded PTI for all SC families including rural Newberry County.

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