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 listedDiagnostic 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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