Autism Resources in Bland, Virginia

Roanoke · multi-county

Carilion Children's — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Carilion Children's in Roanoke is the primary regional center for autism evaluations serving Grayson County families. The drive from Independence or Galax is approximately 1.5–2 hours, but Carilion is the closest major pediatric specialty center for this remote Southwest Virginia county.

Grayson is one of Virginia's most isolated counties for pediatric specialty care. Plan for a 1.5–2 hr drive. Ask about telehealth pre-screening to reduce trips. Bristol, TN/VA is also an option.

Roanoke · multi-county

Carilion Children's — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Carilion Children's in Roanoke is the primary regional academic medical center for Tazewell County autism evaluations. The drive from Tazewell or Bluefield is approximately 1.5–2 hours, making this one of Virginia's most challenging counties for specialty pediatric access. The Bristol, TN/VA area also provides some diagnostic options.

1.5–2 hour drive from Tazewell. Ask Carilion about telehealth pre-screening. Bristol Regional Medical Center (TN/VA) may offer closer options — don't limit yourself to Virginia providers.

Marion · multi-county

Carilion Children's — Smyth County Developmental Referral

Carilion Clinic's network is the primary specialty care resource for Smyth County (Marion). Mountain States Health in Johnson City, TN (~35 miles south) is an alternative for many SW Virginia families. For autism evaluations, Carilion in Roanoke (~80 miles north) is the primary academic center destination.

Mountain States Health (Johnson City, TN, ~35 mi south) is also accessible for Smyth County families and sometimes has shorter waitlists.

Bland · multi-county

Carilion Clinic — Telehealth Developmental Pediatrics (Bland)

Carilion Clinic's telehealth developmental pediatrics services reach Bland County families who face significant travel to Roanoke. Virtual autism evaluations and follow-up care reduce the burden of distance for this remote I-77 corridor community.

Telehealth preferred for Bland County. Carilion Roanoke is the nearest major center.

Pearisburg · multi-county

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics (Giles)

Carilion's New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg (Montgomery County) is the primary referral hub for Giles County autism evaluations. Virginia Tech's presence nearby supports some community-based autism research and service programs.

CNRV is approximately 30 miles from Pearisburg. Virginia Tech community may have additional resources.

Wytheville · multi-county

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics (Wythe County)

Carilion's New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg is the primary developmental evaluation referral for Wythe County families. Wytheville's I-81 corridor location (~45 miles from CNRV) also provides access to the broader Roanoke Valley and Carilion network.

Bland

Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Bland County

Virginia's Part C early intervention program coordinates services for Bland County children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Local service coordinators connect families to speech, OT, and developmental therapy in the home or community.

Free under IDEA Part C. Contact the statewide hotline to reach your local coordinator.

Marion · multi-county

New River Valley ABA Services — Smyth County (In-Home/Telehealth)

In-home and telehealth ABA therapy for Smyth County. Given the rural SW Virginia geography, in-home delivery and telehealth supervision are often the most practical options. Bristol-area providers (TN/VA border) may also serve this county.

Contact Mount Rogers Community Services Board about current ABA providers serving Smyth County.

Tazewell · multi-county

Southwest Virginia ABA Services

In-home ABA therapy is the most practical model for Tazewell County families given the county's remote Appalachian geography. Contact your local Community Services Board and the Virginia DBHDS for providers currently accepting patients in this region.

Contact Highlands Community Services for current provider options. In-home ABA is often the only practical service model in this region.

Wytheville · multi-county

Mount Rogers Community Services Board — Wythe County

Mount Rogers Community Services Board provides mental health, DD, and autism-related behavioral health services for Wythe County. DD waiver coordination, crisis services, and case management support Southwest Virginia families through this regional board.

Christiansburg · multi-county

New River Valley Community Services — Bland County

New River Valley Community Services provides behavioral health, crisis, and developmental disability services to Bland County residents. Autism-related mental health support, case management, and DD waiver coordination available through this regional CSB.

Virginia Community Services Boards provide DD waiver coordination and mental health support.

Christiansburg · multi-county

New River Valley Community Services — Giles County

New River Valley Community Services provides behavioral health, DD, and autism-related supports for Giles County residents. DD waiver coordination and crisis services are available through this regional CSB, with strong links to the Virginia Tech and Carilion NRV provider network.

Wytheville · multi-county

Autism Society of Virginia — New River Valley (Wythe County)

The Autism Society of Virginia connects Wythe County families to New River Valley and Southwest Virginia support networks. Wytheville's I-81 access makes NRV area support groups reasonably accessible.

Tazewell · multi-county

Autism Society of Virginia — Southwest Network

The Autism Society of Virginia connects Tazewell County families to statewide peer support and advocacy. Virtual programming is essential for families in this geographically isolated Appalachian region.

Bland · multi-county

Autism Society of Virginia — Southwest Network (Bland)

The Autism Society of Virginia connects Bland County families to statewide peer support networks, online resources, and advocacy. Virtual participation is essential given the county's rural geography and limited local services.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. PEATC provides free IEP advocacy and special education support to Grayson County families statewide by phone and video.

FREE. Particularly important for rural families who can't access in-person advocacy resources easily.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Tazewell County families statewide by phone and video.

FREE. Particularly critical for families in remote Southwest Virginia who lack local in-person advocacy resources.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Virginia's federally funded PTI serves Smyth County families navigating Smyth County Schools. Free IEP advocacy, training, and direct support available statewide by phone and video.

FREE. Remote phone and video advocacy available — essential for SW Virginia families.

Bland · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Bland)

PTI Virginia (formerly PEATC) serves Bland County families with free IEP advocacy, parent training, and special education rights information. Statewide reach with staff who understand rural southwest Virginia school systems.

FREE. Virginia's federally funded PTI. Essential resource before any IEP dispute.

Wytheville · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Wythe County)

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Wythe County families navigating Wythe County Public Schools. PEATC's statewide network is especially valuable in Southwest Virginia's more rural counties.

FREE. Virginia's federally funded PTI.