County resource guide
Harrisonburg County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Harrisonburg County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Harrisonburg · multi-county
Valley Health — Rockingham Memorial Hospital Developmental Referrals
Valley Health's Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg is the primary hospital for Harrisonburg City and the central Shenandoah Valley. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to UVA Health in Charlottesville (~60 miles east) or, less commonly, to Inova's Northern Virginia network.
UVA Children's Charlottesville (~60 mi east) is the primary autism evaluation destination for Harrisonburg families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Harrisonburg · multi-county
Infant & Toddler Connection — Harrisonburg City (Part C)
Virginia's Part C early intervention for Harrisonburg City children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and in-home therapy services administered through Shenandoah Valley Community Services Board.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-referral accepted.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Harrisonburg · multi-county
Shenandoah Valley ABA Services — Harrisonburg
ABA therapy serving Harrisonburg City through Shenandoah Valley providers. James Madison University's clinical programs occasionally contribute training resources to the local provider community. Accepts commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate.
Ask Shenandoah Valley Community Services Board about current ABA providers accepting new clients in Harrisonburg.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Harrisonburg · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Shenandoah Valley Network (Harrisonburg)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Harrisonburg City families to the Shenandoah Valley regional autism community, peer support, and statewide advocacy. JMU's presence adds academic community 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 PTI serves Harrisonburg City families navigating Harrisonburg City Schools. Free IEP advocacy, training, and direct support available statewide.
FREE. Call before any IEP dispute or placement decision.
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