County resource guide
Autism Resources in Davidson County, Tennessee
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Davidson County. Tennessee statewide resources also apply.
Davidson County (Nashville) is home to Vanderbilt Kennedy Center — one of the nation's most respected autism programs and a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. TRIAD at Vanderbilt is internationally recognized for autism assessment and educator training. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital provides pediatric evaluation services. The Tennessee Disability Coalition is the state's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy. Tennessee requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Davidson County:
Metro Nashville Public Schools Special Ed
Serves all of Davidson County (consolidated city-county government).
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers16 providers in Davidson County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Nashville
ABS Kids — Nashville
Autism diagnosis and ABA therapy with an East Nashville center at 2710 Old Lebanon Pike serving Davidson County.
Source: https://www.abskids.com/locations/nashville/
Nashville
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental and autism evaluations at Vanderbilt's Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital, Nashville's premier pediatric facility. Coordinated with TRIAD and the broader Vanderbilt Kennedy Center system.
Nashville · multi-county
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center — TRIAD Autism Program
One of the nation's most respected autism programs. The Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and a national leader in autism research, evaluation, and educator training. The diagnostic team here is among the most skilled in the South.
Nationally recognized. TRIAD is a gold standard for autism assessment and educator training in the Southeast.
Nashville · multi-county
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center — TRIAD Autism Program
Cheatham County (Ashland City) is a Nashville suburb approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Nashville. Families have excellent access to Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's TRIAD program for gold-standard autism evaluations. Cheatham's suburban position makes it one of the better-positioned rural Tennessee counties for specialty pediatric care.
About 25 miles from Ashland City. One of the best-positioned rural Middle TN counties for Vanderbilt access.
Springfield · multi-county
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD — Robertson County Referrals
Robertson County families in Springfield and Greenbrier are approximately 30 miles from Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's TRIAD Autism Program in Nashville — one of the nation's top autism diagnostic and research programs. TRIAD evaluations are worth the drive for Robertson County families.
Springfield is ~30 minutes from Vanderbilt's TRIAD — nationally recognized gold standard.
Lebanon · multi-county
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD — Wilson County Referrals
Wilson County families in Lebanon and Mount Juliet have excellent access to Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's TRIAD Autism Program in Nashville, approximately 30 miles west. TRIAD is a nationally recognized gold standard for autism evaluation in the Southeast. Ask your pediatrician for a direct TRIAD referral.
Lebanon is ~30 minutes from Vanderbilt — worth the drive for TRIAD's gold-standard evaluations.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Nashville
ABA Centers of Tennessee — Nashville
Top-rated ABA therapy, autism testing, and diagnosis in Nashville. No long waitlist for autism testing and diagnosis.
Source: https://www.abacenterstn.com
Nashville
Ascend Autism — Nashville
Early intervention ABA therapy with a 5,000-square-foot facility. Full-day, half-day, and after-school programs in Nashville.
Source: https://ascendautism.com/nashville-tn/
Hendersonville · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Hendersonville
ABA therapy services in Hendersonville serving Sumner County children. BCBA-supervised in-home and center-based programming. Accepts most commercial insurance under Tennessee's ABA mandate.
Nashville · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Nashville Metro/Cheatham
Hopebridge provides clinic-based ABA therapy through Nashville metro locations accessible to Cheatham County families. Integrated ABA, speech, and OT services. TennCare and commercial insurance accepted under Tennessee's ABA insurance mandate.
Nashville clinic locations are approximately 25 miles from Ashland City.
Nashville
Wellspring Learning Centers
ABA therapy in Nashville for preschool-aged children. Locations in Belle Meade and Antioch serving Davidson County families.
Source: https://wellspringlearningcenters.com
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Hendersonville · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — Middle Tennessee Network
Autism Tennessee connects Sumner County families in Gallatin and Hendersonville to the broader Middle Tennessee support network, including parent groups, sibling events, and resource navigation services.
Ashland City · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — Middle Tennessee Network
Autism Tennessee connects Cheatham County families to the Middle Tennessee peer support network. Nashville-area programming, support groups, and statewide advocacy resources are easily accessible from Ashland City.
Nashville · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — Nashville
Tennessee's statewide autism organization with strong Nashville programming. Support groups, family events, resource navigation, and advocacy across Middle Tennessee.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Franklin · multi-county
Support & Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) — Middle TN
Tennessee's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy coaching, training workshops, and one-on-one guidance for Williamson County families navigating special education. Covers the full Middle Tennessee region.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting, evaluation request, or dispute in Tennessee.
Nashville · multi-county
Tennessee Disability Coalition — Family Voices
Tennessee's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Tennessee families statewide. Knows Tennessee's special education rules and procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute in Tennessee.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Davidson County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- TN DIDD — Davidson County Regional Office
Contact DIDD's Nashville/Davidson regional office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- TN DIDD — Davidson County Regional Office
Contact DIDD's Nashville/Davidson regional office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- TN DIDD — Davidson County Regional Office
Contact DIDD's Nashville/Davidson regional office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Davidson 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.
Communities served
Cities in Davidson County
Serving families across Davidson County including Nashville, Goodlettsville, Antioch, Bellevue, Donelson, Hermitage, Madison, Oak Hill, Forest Hills and Berry Hill and more.
See all Tennessee resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Tennessee.
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