County resource guide
King George County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in King George County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Fredericksburg · multi-county
Mary Washington Healthcare — Developmental Pediatrics
Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg is the primary regional hub for King George County families seeking autism evaluations. The Fredericksburg area has grown significantly in pediatric specialty capacity as Northern Virginia has expanded southward.
About 20 minutes from King George Court House. Also consider Inova or Children's National in Northern Virginia for complex cases.
Fredericksburg · multi-county
Mary Washington Healthcare — Developmental Pediatrics
Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg is the primary hospital for Fredericksburg City and the I-95 corridor. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Fredericksburg families access Mary Washington's developmental referrals or travel to Inova in Northern Virginia (~50 miles north) or VCU Health in Richmond (~55 miles south).
Fredericksburg is positioned between NoVA and Richmond — both metro areas' pediatric specialists are accessible.
Tappahannock · multi-county
VCU Health — Children's Hospital of Richmond (Essex)
VCU Health's Children's Hospital is the primary referral center for Essex County autism evaluations. UVA Health is also accessible from Tappahannock. Essex is a small Northern Neck/Middle Peninsula county where Richmond remains the most comprehensive specialist hub.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
King George
King George County Early Intervention (Part C)
Virginia's Part C early intervention program for King George County children birth to age 3. Free developmental evaluations, IFSP planning, and in-home therapy services coordinated through the Virginia DBHDS network and local community services.
Free under IDEA Part C. Contact King George County Community Services to begin.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fredericksburg · multi-county
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center — Fredericksburg
Hopebridge provides clinic-based ABA therapy for children with autism in the Fredericksburg area, which is accessible from King George County. Services include individualized ABA, speech, and OT in an integrated center-based model.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
King George · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Fredericksburg Area Network
The Autism Society of Virginia connects King George County families to the Fredericksburg area support network, peer groups, and statewide autism programming and advocacy.
Tappahannock · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Northern Neck/Middle Peninsula (Essex)
The Autism Society of Virginia supports Essex County families through statewide peer support and online resources. Richmond-area support groups and the statewide helpline are the most accessible options for Tappahannock-area families.
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, training, and direct support for King George County families navigating special education.
FREE. Statewide service. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Virginia's federally funded PTI serves Fredericksburg City families navigating Fredericksburg City Schools. Free IEP advocacy, training, and direct support available statewide.
FREE. Call before any IEP dispute or placement decision.
Tappahannock · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Essex)
PTI Virginia provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Essex County families. Staff understand the small rural school divisions of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
FREE. Virginia's federally funded PTI.
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