County resource guide
Newport News County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Newport News County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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.
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