County resource guide
Hanover County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hanover County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Ashland · multi-county
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU — Hanover Referrals
Hanover County families in Ashland are approximately 15 miles north of Richmond, giving them direct access to Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU — one of the strongest autism diagnostic programs in Central Virginia. VCU's developmental pediatrics team provides comprehensive evaluations and coordinates with the VCU Autism Center for Excellence.
Ashland is ~15 miles from CHoR at VCU — one of the closest major autism diagnostic centers in the region.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Ashland
Infant & Toddler Connection — Hanover County
Virginia's Part C early intervention for Hanover County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations, IFSP planning, and in-home services including speech, OT, and developmental therapy. Administered through the Hanover County Community Services Board.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-referral accepted — no physician order required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Ashland · multi-county
BlueSprig Autism — Hanover/Ashland
Center-based ABA therapy serving Hanover County families. BCBA-supervised programming for communication, social skills, and adaptive behavior across the lifespan. Accepts most commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate and Virginia Medicaid EPSDT.
Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Ashland · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Greater Richmond Network (Hanover)
Hanover County families connect through the Autism Society of Virginia's Greater Richmond chapter. Support groups, family social events, and resource navigation for the rapidly growing Hanover County community north of Richmond.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Ashland · multi-county
PEATC — Hanover County Families
Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support to Hanover County families navigating Hanover County Public Schools. PEATC is available statewide by phone and in-person.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or evaluation dispute.
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