County resource guide
Autism Resources in Botetourt, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Botetourt. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Roanoke · multi-county
Carilion Children's — Roanoke (Craig County Referral)
Carilion Children's in Roanoke is the primary autism diagnostic center for Craig County families. Offers comprehensive developmental evaluations and autism specialty care for Southwest Virginia.
Roanoke · multi-county
Carilion Children's — Roanoke (Salem City)
Carilion Children's Hospital in Roanoke is the primary autism diagnostic and developmental center for Salem City families, located just 5 miles from Salem via I-81.
Fincastle · multi-county
Carilion Clinic — Developmental Pediatrics (Botetourt)
Carilion Clinic's developmental pediatrics program in Roanoke serves Botetourt County families with comprehensive autism evaluations. As Roanoke is the regional medical hub immediately adjacent to Botetourt, families have strong academic medical access without long travel.
Carilion Roanoke is minutes from most of Botetourt County.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Fincastle
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Botetourt County
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Botetourt County children under 3 with developmental delays. Local coordinators arrange speech therapy, OT, and autism-specific services in the home. Strong access to Roanoke-area providers.
Free under IDEA Part C.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Roanoke · multi-county
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare — Botetourt County
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare serves Botetourt County as the regional Community Services Board. Provides mental health services, developmental disability supports, DD waiver coordination, and crisis intervention for autism-related behavioral needs.
Virginia's CSBs are the primary gateway to DD waivers and state-funded services.
Roanoke · multi-county
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare — Franklin County
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare serves Franklin County with mental health, DD, and autism-related behavioral health services. DD waiver coordination and crisis services are accessible through this regional CSB.
Roanoke · multi-county
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (Salem City)
The regional CSB serving Salem City, Roanoke City, and Roanoke County provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for the Roanoke Valley.
Roanoke · multi-county
Valley Community Services Board (Craig County)
The regional CSB for Craig County, providing DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Craig is one of Virginia's smallest counties; Roanoke is the nearest major referral center.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Fincastle · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Roanoke Valley (Botetourt)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Botetourt County families to Roanoke Valley support networks, parent meetups, and statewide resources. The Roanoke chapter provides the most accessible local programming for Botetourt residents.
Roanoke · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Roanoke Valley Chapter (Salem City)
The Autism Society of Virginia's Roanoke chapter serves Salem City families with support groups, resource events, and family programming in the Roanoke Valley.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Fincastle · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Botetourt)
PTI Virginia (formerly PEATC) provides free IEP advocacy, training, and special education rights support to Botetourt County families. Staff understand the Roanoke Valley school systems and Virginia's special education regulations.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Craig County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy support for Craig County families through phone and virtual consultations statewide.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Western Region (Craig County)
Statewide Arc affiliate connecting Craig County families to DD waiver navigation, self-advocacy, and systems advocacy resources across Virginia's western region.
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