County resource guide
Autism Resources in Giles, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Giles. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Roanoke · multi-county
Carilion Children's — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Carilion Children's in Roanoke is the primary regional center for autism evaluations serving Pulaski County families, approximately 45 minutes away. The New River Valley location and Carilion Clinic's regional network make this the primary referral hub for Pulaski.
About 45 minutes from Pulaski. Carilion's New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg may offer some outpatient developmental services closer to home.
Pearisburg · multi-county
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics (Giles)
Carilion's New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg (Montgomery County) is the primary referral hub for Giles County autism evaluations. Virginia Tech's presence nearby supports some community-based autism research and service programs.
CNRV is approximately 30 miles from Pearisburg. Virginia Tech community may have additional resources.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Pearisburg
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Giles County
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Giles County children under 3. Coordinators link families to New River Valley therapists for speech, OT, and developmental services, minimizing travel over the rugged Allegheny terrain.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Pulaski · multi-county
New River Valley Behavioral Health — ABA Services
ABA therapy for Pulaski County children through New River Valley providers. Clinic-based and in-home ABA options are available in the Pulaski-Radford-Christiansburg corridor, with several practices serving this Southwest Virginia region.
Contact New River Valley Community Services for current ABA provider referrals.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Christiansburg · multi-county
New River Valley Community Services — Bland County
New River Valley Community Services provides behavioral health, crisis, and developmental disability services to Bland County residents. Autism-related mental health support, case management, and DD waiver coordination available through this regional CSB.
Virginia Community Services Boards provide DD waiver coordination and mental health support.
Christiansburg · multi-county
New River Valley Community Services — Giles County
New River Valley Community Services provides behavioral health, DD, and autism-related supports for Giles County residents. DD waiver coordination and crisis services are available through this regional CSB, with strong links to the Virginia Tech and Carilion NRV provider network.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Pearisburg · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — New River Valley (Giles)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Giles County families to New River Valley support networks and statewide autism resources. Virginia Tech's disability advocacy community and Carilion NRV family resources provide supplemental local support.
Pulaski · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — New River Valley Network
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Pulaski County families to the New River Valley regional support network and statewide autism programming, peer groups, and advocacy resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education training for Pulaski County families statewide.
FREE. Statewide service by phone and video.
Pearisburg · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Giles)
PTI Virginia provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Giles County families. Staff understand New River Valley and southwestern Virginia school systems.
FREE. Virginia's federally funded PTI.
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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