County resource guide
Autism Resources in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hamilton County. Tennessee statewide resources also apply.
Hamilton County — home to Chattanooga, East Ridge, and Red Bank — is served by T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital (Erlanger Health) for developmental evaluations. Hamilton County Schools provides special education programs including autism-specific supports. TEIS serves children under 3 in the county. STEP provides free IEP advocacy statewide, and Tennessee's DIDD Employment and Community First CHOICES waiver is available for eligible residents.
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 Hamilton County:
Hamilton County Schools Special Ed
Serves all of Hamilton County including Chattanooga.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers9 providers in Hamilton County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Jasper · multi-county
Erlanger Health System — Marion County Developmental Referral
Marion County families in Jasper sit between Chattanooga (~30 miles west) and Sewanee, making T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga the primary autism evaluation destination. Marion County's rural Sequatchie Valley communities benefit from Chattanooga's proximity.
Chattanooga (~30 miles west) is the primary diagnostic hub for Marion County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Jasper · multi-county
BlueSprig Autism — Marion County / Jasper Area
ABA therapy serving Marion County families through the Chattanooga metro network. Center-based services in Chattanooga (~30 miles); in-home ABA available locally. Accepts commercial insurance under Tennessee's ABA mandate.
Tennessee requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Chattanooga · multi-county
Siskin Children's Institute — ABA & Therapy
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Chattanooga · multi-county
Children's Hospital at Erlanger — Speech Therapy
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Chattanooga · multi-county
Chattanooga Pediatric Therapy — OT & Sensory
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Chattanooga · multi-county
Autism Society of Greater Chattanooga
Jasper · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — Chattanooga/Marion County Network
Autism Tennessee connects Marion County families to the Chattanooga area autism support network. Jasper families can access Chattanooga-area parent groups and the broader statewide advocacy network.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Jasper · multi-county
Support & Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) — Marion County
STEP serves Marion County with free IEP advocacy and special education rights training for families navigating Marion County Schools and Jasper area districts.
FREE. Tennessee's federally funded PTI.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Hamilton County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- TN DIDD — Hamilton County Regional Office
Contact DIDD's Chattanooga regional office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- TN DIDD — Hamilton County Regional Office
Contact DIDD's Chattanooga regional office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- TN DIDD — Hamilton County Regional Office
Contact DIDD's Chattanooga regional office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Hamilton 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 Hamilton County
Serving families across Hamilton County including Chattanooga, East Ridge, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, Soddy-Daisy, Collegedale, Lakesite, Lookout Mountain, Walden and Ridgeside and more.
See all Tennessee resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Tennessee.
Tennessee state guide →Nearby counties in Tennessee
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