County resource guide
Accomack County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Accomack County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Norfolk · multi-county
CHKD Developmental Pediatrics — Eastern Shore Outreach
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters provides developmental pediatric evaluations for Eastern Shore families. Accomack County residents typically travel via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel to Norfolk for comprehensive autism assessments. CHKD's team includes specialists in autism spectrum disorder and developmental delay.
Eastern Shore families face a significant drive (1–1.5 hrs via bridge-tunnel). Ask CHKD about telehealth pre-screening to reduce trips.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Accomac
Accomack County Early Intervention (Part C)
Virginia's Part C early intervention program for Accomack County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations and individualized family service plans coordinated through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. In-home service delivery is the norm on the Eastern Shore.
Free under IDEA Part C. Contact the Accomack County Department of Social Services to initiate a referral.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Accomac · multi-county
Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners — Eastern Shore
ABA therapy services available to Accomack County families through providers serving the Virginia Eastern Shore. In-home and community-based ABA is often the most accessible model for families in this geographically isolated region.
In-home ABA is often more practical for Eastern Shore families than clinic-based services.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Accomac · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Eastern Shore Network
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Accomack County families on the Eastern Shore to statewide peer support, family events, and advocacy resources. Remote and rural families are served through virtual programming and the statewide network.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support to Accomack County families navigating special education. Statewide reach means Eastern Shore families are fully served by phone and video.
FREE. Statewide service. Essential before any IEP meeting, evaluation request, or dispute.
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