County resource guide
Autism Resources in Newport News County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Newport News County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Newport News is an independent city and major Hampton Roads hub. CHKD, the region's premier children's hospital, is accessible here, and the broader Hampton Roads provider network serves Newport News families well. Thomas Nelson Community College contributes workforce training resources. PEATC provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and Virginia's Infant and Toddler Connection provides EI for children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Newport News County
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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.
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.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Military families may also access on-installation EI services at Fort Eustis/Langley.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Newport News County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Virginia.
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