County resource guide
Norfolk County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Norfolk County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Norfolk · multi-county
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) — Autism Diagnostic Clinic
The primary children's hospital for Hampton Roads. CHKD's autism diagnostic clinic provides comprehensive multi-disciplinary evaluations for children and adolescents across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the broader Hampton Roads region.
Expect significant waitlists. Request placement on the cancellation list.
Norfolk · multi-county
CHKD — Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
CHKD's developmental and behavioral pediatrics program in Norfolk serves as the backbone of autism evaluation for Hampton Roads. Multidisciplinary evaluations, ADOS-2 assessments, and coordination with CHKD's neurology and therapy teams.
Same CHKD system as Virginia Beach clinic. Ask about the most available location.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Norfolk · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Hampton Roads
Center-based ABA therapy in the Hampton Roads area. Evidence-based programming with BCBA oversight, social skills groups, and caregiver training. Accepts Tricare — valuable for the large military community around Naval Station Norfolk.
Tricare in-network. Important for military families who move frequently.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Norfolk · multi-county
Sentara Health — Behavioral Health Services
Sentara's behavioral health network offers psychiatry and therapy services for autistic children and adults in Norfolk, including co-occurring ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorder treatment. Accepts most commercial insurance and Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Virginia Beach · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Chapter
Regional chapter supporting families across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. Regular support group meetings, family social events, and resource referrals. Especially active outreach to military families navigating autism services across PCS moves.
Norfolk · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Norfolk Chapter
Support groups and community events for Norfolk families. Connects parents of newly diagnosed children with experienced families. Has specific programming for military families navigating autism services across duty-station moves.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Virginia Beach · multi-county
PEATC — Hampton Roads Outreach
Virginia's statewide PTI center provides remote and in-person IEP advocacy support for Virginia Beach families. Free consultations, training on IDEA rights, and dispute resolution guidance.
FREE federally funded PTI. Essential first call before any IEP dispute.
Norfolk
PEATC — Norfolk Family Support
Virginia's federally funded PTI supports Norfolk and Hampton Roads families with free IEP advocacy, parent trainings, and one-on-one consultations. Bilingual support available for Spanish-speaking families.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting, evaluation dispute, or placement decision.
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