County resource guide
Blount County, Tennessee
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Blount County. Tennessee statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Maryville · multi-county
Blount Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Developmental Referrals
Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville is Blount County's primary hospital, providing pediatric care and developmental referrals. Blount County's proximity to Knox County (Knoxville) gives families access to East Tennessee Children's Hospital's autism program approximately 20 miles north.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville (~20 miles north) is the regional autism diagnostic hub. Ask your pediatrician for a ETCH referral.
Sevierville · multi-county
LeConte Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
LeConte Medical Center (Covenant Health) in Sevierville is Sevier County's primary hospital, providing pediatric care and developmental referrals. Sevier County's proximity to Knox County (Knoxville) gives families access to East Tennessee Children's Hospital approximately 30 miles west for comprehensive autism evaluations.
Ask your pediatrician for referrals to East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville (~30 miles west) for full autism evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Maryville · multi-county
Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) — Blount County
TEIS Part C early intervention for Blount County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations, IFSP planning, and in-home therapy services in Maryville, Alcoa, and throughout Blount County. Gateway to East Tennessee early intervention services.
Free under IDEA Part C. Self-refer by phone — no doctor referral required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Maryville · multi-county
Centria Autism — Blount County/Maryville
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Blount County families in Maryville and Alcoa. BCBA-supervised individualized programs. Accepts most commercial insurance and TennCare under Tennessee's ABA requirements.
Tennessee requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Maryville · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — East TN/Maryville Area
Autism Tennessee connects Blount County families in Maryville and Alcoa to the East Tennessee autism support network, statewide resources, and advocacy. Close proximity to Knoxville expands social and support group options.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Maryville · multi-county
Support & Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) — East TN
STEP serves Blount County with free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and one-on-one support for families navigating Blount County Schools special education. Tennessee's PTI is the essential first call for any school dispute.
FREE. Tennessee's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center.
Sevierville · multi-county
Support & Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) — East TN
STEP serves Sevier County families with free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and one-on-one support navigating Sevier County Schools special education processes. Tennessee's federally funded PTI is the first call for any IEP dispute.
FREE. Tennessee's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center.
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