County resource guide
Autism Resources in Gloucester, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gloucester. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Gloucester · multi-county
CHKD — Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (Gloucester)
CHKD in Norfolk is the primary autism evaluation center for Gloucester County families on the Middle Peninsula. CHKD's comprehensive autism program is one of Virginia's strongest pediatric resources, accessible via the Coleman Bridge and Hampton Roads bridge network.
CHKD has one of Virginia's top autism evaluation and treatment programs.
Norfolk · multi-county
CHKD — Telehealth (Mathews County)
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk extends autism diagnostic telehealth services to Mathews County on the Middle Peninsula, where in-person pediatric specialty access is very limited.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Gloucester
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Gloucester County
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Gloucester County children under 3. The county's proximity to Hampton Roads gives families relatively strong access to pediatric therapists. Coordinators link families to CHKD-affiliated providers and local therapists.
Free under IDEA Part C.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Saluda · multi-county
Middle Peninsula — Northern Neck Community Services Board (Essex)
The Middle Peninsula–Northern Neck CSB provides mental health, developmental disability, and autism-related behavioral health services for Essex County. DD waiver coordination and crisis services are available through this regional board.
Gloucester · multi-county
Middle Peninsula — Northern Neck Community Services Board (Mathews)
The regional CSB for Mathews County on the Middle Peninsula provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. CHKD in Norfolk and Riverside Regional Medical are the nearest major referral centers.
Gloucester · multi-county
Middle Peninsula — Northern Neck Community Services Board (Middlesex)
The regional CSB for Middlesex County provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and community mental health services. Connects families to Richmond and CHKD specialists.
Saluda · multi-county
Middle Peninsula–Northern Neck CSB — Gloucester
The Middle Peninsula–Northern Neck Community Services Board provides mental health, DD, and autism-related behavioral health services for Gloucester County. DD waiver coordination and crisis services are available through this regional board.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Gloucester · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads (Gloucester)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Gloucester County families to Hampton Roads area support groups and statewide autism resources. CHKD's family support programs are also accessible for Gloucester families.
Yorktown · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads/Peninsula (York County)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects York County families to Hampton Roads area support groups. CHKD's family support programs and the Peninsula chapter provide strong local autism community connections.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Gloucester · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Gloucester)
PTI Virginia provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Gloucester County families. Staff understand the Hampton Roads and Middle Peninsula school systems.
FREE. Virginia's federally funded PTI.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Mathews County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Mathews County families navigating Mathews County Public Schools, by phone and virtually.
Yorktown · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (York County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for York County families navigating York County Public Schools — one of Virginia's higher-performing school districts.
FREE. Virginia's federally funded PTI.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Middle Peninsula (Mathews County)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Mathews County families with DD waiver navigation and disability rights advocacy across the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Middle Peninsula (Middlesex County)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Middlesex County families with DD waiver navigation and disability rights advocacy across the Middle Peninsula.
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