County resource guide
Albemarle County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Albemarle County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Charlottesville · multi-county
UVA Health — Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
UVA Health's Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics in Charlottesville is the primary autism evaluation center for Central and Western Virginia. Academic medical center offering comprehensive ADOS-2 evaluations, neuropsychological testing, and multidisciplinary assessments.
UVA is the regional academic hub — often serves families from a wide radius in Central and Western VA. Ask about their LEND program trainees who may have shorter waits.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Charlottesville
Albemarle County Early Intervention (Part C)
Albemarle County's Part C Early Intervention program for children birth to age 3. IFSP coordination, developmental therapy, speech, and OT. Works closely with UVA Health's developmental pediatrics for children with suspected autism.
Self-referral accepted. Free developmental screening regardless of income.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Charlottesville · multi-county
Blue Ridge ABA — Charlottesville
Center-based ABA therapy in Charlottesville serving Albemarle County and surrounding areas. BCBA-supervised with a naturalistic approach, early intensive programs, and school consultation services.
Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Charlottesville
Autism Society of Virginia — Charlottesville Chapter
Charlottesville-area chapter supporting Albemarle County families with peer support groups, social events, and connections to UVA's autism research community. Excellent resource for families newly arrived in the Charlottesville area.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Charlottesville
PEATC — Central Virginia Outreach
PEATC's statewide PTI services are available to Albemarle and Charlottesville families by phone and in-person. Free IEP advocacy, parent training on IDEA rights, and support navigating Albemarle County Public Schools' special education processes.
FREE federally funded. Remote consultations available for families in rural surrounding counties.
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