County resource guide

Autism Resources in Buena Vista, Virginia

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Buena Vista. Virginia statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

9 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Lexington · multi-county

Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital (Buena Vista)

Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington, just 5 miles from Buena Vista, is the nearest hospital for developmental referrals. Connects families to Carilion Children's autism evaluations in Roanoke.

Lexington · multi-county

Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital (Lexington City)

Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington provides regional medical services and developmental referrals for Lexington City families, connecting to Carilion Children's in Roanoke.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Buena Vista

Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Buena Vista City

Virginia's Part C EI program serves Buena Vista City children under 3 with home-based speech, OT, and developmental services, coordinating with Rockbridge area providers.

Mental health

Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.

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 (Lexington City)

The regional CSB for Lexington City provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for Lexington and the southern Shenandoah Valley.

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Buena Vista)

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Buena Vista City families navigating Buena Vista City Schools.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Lexington City)

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Lexington City families navigating Lexington City Schools.

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 (Lexington City)

Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Lexington City families with DD waiver navigation and disability advocacy in the southern Shenandoah Valley.

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