County resource guide
Autism Resources in Alleghany, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Alleghany. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
21 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Roanoke · multi-county
Carilion Children's — Roanoke (Covington City Referral)
Carilion Children's in Roanoke is the primary autism diagnostic center for Covington City families, approximately 60 miles east via US-60.
Lexington · multi-county
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
Regional hospital in Lexington serving Alleghany County and the Shenandoah Valley foothills. Connects families to Carilion Children's developmental pediatrics in Roanoke for full autism evaluations.
Lexington · multi-county
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital (Rockbridge County)
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington provides regional medical services for Rockbridge County families. Connects to Carilion Children's in Roanoke for autism evaluations and developmental pediatrics.
Charlottesville · multi-county
UVA Health Children's — Telehealth (Bath County)
UVA Health's Children's Hospital extends autism diagnostic and developmental pediatric telehealth services to extremely rural Bath County, reducing the need for long drives to Charlottesville.
Charlottesville · multi-county
UVA Health Children's — Telehealth (Covington City)
UVA Health telehealth extends developmental pediatrics and autism specialty care to Covington City, reducing long drives to Charlottesville for families in the Alleghany Highlands.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Covington · multi-county
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Alleghany Highlands
Virginia's Part C EI program serves children under 3 in Alleghany County and surrounding Highland area. Coordinates speech, OT, and developmental services in the home or community settings.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Covington · multi-county
Alleghany Highlands Community Services
The local Community Services Board serving Alleghany County and Covington City. Provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health services, and mental health supports for residents of the Alleghany Highlands region.
Covington · multi-county
Alleghany Highlands Community Services (Bath County)
The regional CSB for Bath County provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Bath's small, rural population relies heavily on telehealth and Covington/Staunton referrals.
Covington · multi-county
Alleghany Highlands Community Services (Covington City)
The regional CSB headquartered in Covington serves both Covington City and Alleghany County. Provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services.
Covington · multi-county
Alleghany Highlands Community Services (Highland County)
The regional CSB for Highland County provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Telehealth is a primary delivery model for this extremely rural area.
Staunton · multi-county
Valley Community Services Board (Buena Vista)
The regional CSB for Buena Vista provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Buena Vista is served jointly with Rockbridge County through Valley CSB.
Staunton · multi-county
Valley Community Services Board (Rockbridge County)
The regional CSB for Rockbridge County provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for the Shenandoah Valley's southern end.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Alleghany)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Alleghany County families. Covers all Virginia school divisions including Alleghany and Covington City.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Bath County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP and special education rights support for Bath County families through phone and virtual consultations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Covington City)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Covington City families navigating Covington City Schools.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Highland County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Highland County families navigating Highland County Public Schools, available by phone and virtually.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Rockbridge County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Rockbridge County families navigating Rockbridge County Public Schools, Lexington, and Buena Vista City schools.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Alleghany Region
The Arc of Virginia supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities statewide. Alleghany Highlands families can access DD waiver navigation, self-advocacy resources, and system advocacy through the statewide network.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Shenandoah Valley (Buena Vista)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Buena Vista City families with DD waiver navigation and disability advocacy in the southern Shenandoah Valley.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Shenandoah Valley (Rockbridge County)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Rockbridge County families with DD waiver navigation and disability rights advocacy in the southern Shenandoah Valley.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Western Region (Highland County)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Highland County families with DD waiver navigation and disability advocacy, with particular focus on telehealth and remote service coordination.
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