County resource guide
Autism Resources in Chesterfield County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Chesterfield County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Chesterfield County — home to Chester, Midlothian, and Colonial Heights — is a major suburban county south of Richmond. Families benefit from proximity to the Richmond metro provider network, including Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. The Richmond-area provider ecosystem has grown substantially and includes multiple ABA practices. PEATC provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and Virginia's Infant and Toddler Connection serves young children.
Provider directory
Local Providers14 providers in Chesterfield County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Richmond · multi-county
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Richmond · multi-county
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU — Developmental Pediatrics
VCU Health's dedicated children's hospital in Richmond offers comprehensive autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians and neuropsychologists. As the state capital's academic medical center, CHoR at VCU serves families from Richmond City and across Central Virginia.
Academic medical center — often has shorter waits than private practices. Ask about their autism-specific intake pathway.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Midlothian · multi-county
BlueSprig Autism — Chesterfield County
Richmond · multi-county
Central Virginia ABA Therapy
Home- and community-based ABA for Richmond City and surrounding areas. BCBA-supervised services focusing on naturalistic teaching, communication, and adaptive skills. Accepts Virginia Medicaid EPSDT and commercial insurance.
Virginia's ABA insurance mandate applies. Medicaid EPSDT also accepted.
Glen Allen · multi-county
Central Virginia ABA Therapy — Henrico County
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Chesterfield
Carastar Health — Chesterfield Behavioral Services
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Richmond · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Greater Richmond (Henrico)
Richmond · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Richmond Chapter
Richmond-area chapter with peer support groups, family events, and advocacy. Strong connections to VCU's autism research programs and community resources across the city and surrounding counties.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Richmond · multi-county
PEATC — Richmond Family Support
Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center assists Richmond City families with IEP advocacy, special education rights, and navigating Virginia's disability services system. Particularly helpful for families in Richmond's public schools.
FREE federally funded PTI. Available statewide by phone and in-person.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Greater Richmond (Powhatan County)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Powhatan County families with DD waiver navigation and disability rights advocacy in the greater Richmond region.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Chesterfield County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Chesterfield Community Services Board
Chesterfield County's CSB — manages DBHDS waiver intake and DD services.
Adult services
- Chesterfield Community Services Board
Chesterfield County's CSB — manages DBHDS waiver intake and DD services.
Respite & support
- Chesterfield Community Services Board
Chesterfield County's CSB — manages DBHDS waiver intake and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Chesterfield County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Chesterfield County
Serving families across Chesterfield County including Chester, Midlothian, Colonial Heights, Bon Air, Ettrick, Matoaca, Clover Hill, Dale, Meadowbrook and Brandermill and more.
See all Virginia resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Virginia.
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