Chesapeake County, Virginia

Norfolk · multi-county

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) — Autism Diagnostic Clinic

The primary children's hospital for Hampton Roads. CHKD's autism diagnostic clinic provides comprehensive multi-disciplinary evaluations for children and adolescents across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the broader Hampton Roads region.

Expect significant waitlists. Request placement on the cancellation list.

Norfolk · multi-county

CHKD — Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

CHKD in Norfolk is the primary pediatric hospital for Chesapeake City and the Hampton Roads metro area. Comprehensive autism evaluations through the CHKD developmental pediatrics team. Chesapeake's large military population means CHKD is also experienced with military family needs.

Large military population in Chesapeake — Tricare authorization is often required. CHKD is well-experienced with military family navigation.

Norfolk · multi-county

CHKD — Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

CHKD's developmental and behavioral pediatrics program in Norfolk serves as the backbone of autism evaluation for Hampton Roads. Multidisciplinary evaluations, ADOS-2 assessments, and coordination with CHKD's neurology and therapy teams.

Same CHKD system as Virginia Beach clinic. Ask about the most available location.

Portsmouth · multi-county

CHKD — Portsmouth Outpatient Center, Developmental Pediatrics

CHKD serves Portsmouth City families through outpatient developmental pediatrics, with the main Norfolk campus a short drive away. Portsmouth's large naval station community means CHKD is well-acquainted with military family needs and Tricare authorization pathways.

Naval Station Norfolk families: Tricare authorization required. CHKD routinely serves military families in Portsmouth.

Chesapeake

Infant & Toddler Connection — Chesapeake City (Part C)

Virginia's Part C early intervention for Chesapeake City children birth to age 3. Free evaluations, IFSP development, and in-home therapy services administered through Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board extension.

FREE under IDEA Part C. Military families may also access on-installation EI services.

Portsmouth · multi-county

Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners — Portsmouth Area

ABA therapy serving Portsmouth City. In-home and center-based options available. Accepts most commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate and Tricare for military families stationed at Naval Station Norfolk.

Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Tricare accepted.

Chesapeake · multi-county

Lighthouse Autism Center — Chesapeake

Center-based ABA therapy serving Chesapeake City. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic developmental approaches. Accepts most commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate and Tricare for military families.

Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Tricare accepted.

Norfolk · multi-county

Lighthouse Autism Center — Hampton Roads

Center-based ABA therapy in the Hampton Roads area. Evidence-based programming with BCBA oversight, social skills groups, and caregiver training. Accepts Tricare — valuable for the large military community around Naval Station Norfolk.

Tricare in-network. Important for military families who move frequently.

Virginia Beach · multi-county

Spectrum Care ABA — Virginia Beach

Center-based ABA therapy in Virginia Beach with BCBA-supervised programs. Focus on skill-building, communication, and daily living for children and teens. Accepts Tricare — important for the large military family community in Hampton Roads.

Tricare accepted — key resource for Navy and other military families at Naval Station Norfolk.

Virginia Beach · multi-county

Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Chapter

Regional chapter supporting families across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. Regular support group meetings, family social events, and resource referrals. Especially active outreach to military families navigating autism services across PCS moves.

Chesapeake · multi-county

Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Network (Chesapeake)

The Autism Society of Virginia connects Chesapeake families to the Hampton Roads regional autism community, peer support groups, and statewide advocacy. Strong connections to CHKD parent community.

Portsmouth · multi-county

Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Network (Portsmouth)

The Autism Society of Virginia connects Portsmouth City families to the Hampton Roads regional autism community, peer support, and statewide advocacy. Strong connections to CHKD and naval station family networks.

Virginia Beach · multi-county

PEATC — Hampton Roads Outreach

Virginia's statewide PTI center provides remote and in-person IEP advocacy support for Virginia Beach families. Free consultations, training on IDEA rights, and dispute resolution guidance.

FREE federally funded PTI. Essential first call before any IEP dispute.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Virginia's federally funded PTI serves Chesapeake City families navigating Chesapeake City Public Schools special education. Free IEP advocacy, training, and direct support available by phone and in-person.

FREE. Military families should also contact their installation's School Liaison Officer for parallel support.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Virginia's federally funded PTI serves Portsmouth City families navigating Portsmouth City Public Schools. Free IEP advocacy, training, and support available statewide. Military families should also contact the Naval Station School Liaison Officer.

FREE. Military families should also use the base School Liaison Officer for parallel IEP support.