County resource guide

Autism Resources in Hampton, Virginia

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hampton. Virginia statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

13 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Norfolk · multi-county

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters — Hampton Roads (Hampton)

CHKD is the primary autism diagnostic and developmental center for Hampton City families, with locations throughout the Hampton Roads metro area including the Peninsula.

Norfolk · multi-county

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (Poquoson City)

CHKD is the primary autism diagnostic center for Poquoson City families on the Peninsula, with facilities in Norfolk and Hampton Roads accessible via I-64.

Newport News · multi-county

CHKD — Newport News Campus, Developmental Pediatrics

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters has a dedicated Newport News campus serving the city's large military and civilian population. Comprehensive autism evaluations with developmental pediatrics team. Serves Fort Eustis, Langley AFB, and the surrounding civilian community.

Ages 0–18(757) 668-7000

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

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Newport News · multi-county

Infant & Toddler Connection — Newport News City (Part C)

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

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(757) 788-0300

FREE under IDEA Part C. Military families may also access on-installation EI services at Fort Eustis/Langley.

Hampton

Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Hampton City

Virginia's Part C EI program serves Hampton City children under 3 with home-based and center-based speech, OT, and developmental services on the Peninsula.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Newport News · multi-county

Lighthouse Autism Center — Newport News

Center-based ABA therapy serving Newport News City. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic developmental approaches. Accepts most commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate and Tricare for the large military population.

Ages 2–18

Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Tricare accepted — important for Fort Eustis and Langley AFB families.

Mental health

Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.

Hampton · multi-county

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

The regional CSB jointly serving Hampton and Newport News provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for Peninsula families.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Hampton · multi-county

Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Chapter (Hampton)

The Autism Society of Virginia's Hampton Roads chapter serves Hampton City with support groups, resource fairs, and family events across the Peninsula and Southside.

Hampton · multi-county

Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Chapter (Poquoson City)

The Autism Society of Virginia's Hampton Roads chapter serves Poquoson City families with support groups and events across the Peninsula.

Newport News · multi-county

Autism Society of Virginia — Peninsula Network (Newport News)

The Autism Society of Virginia connects Newport News families to the Virginia Peninsula autism community, peer support, and statewide advocacy. Strong connections to CHKD parent community and military family networks.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Virginia's federally funded PTI serves Newport News City families navigating Newport News City Public Schools. Free IEP advocacy, training, and direct support available statewide. Military families should also contact their installation School Liaison Officer.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(703) 923-0010

FREE. Military families should also engage the base School Liaison Officer for dual advocacy support.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Hampton City)

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Hampton City families navigating Hampton City Schools.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Poquoson City)

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Poquoson City families navigating Poquoson City Schools.

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