County resource guide
Autism Resources in Norfolk County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Norfolk County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Norfolk is an independent city and home to CHKD — Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters — the dominant pediatric institution in Hampton Roads and the primary resource for autism evaluation in the region. Eastern Virginia Medical School and Norfolk State University also contribute to the healthcare training ecosystem. PEATC provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Virginia's Infant and Toddler Connection provides EI for children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers16 providers in Norfolk 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 (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 — Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
CHKD in Norfolk is the primary pediatric hospital for Chesapeake City and the Hampton Roads metro area. Comprehensive autism evaluations through the CHKD developmental pediatrics team. Chesapeake's large military population means CHKD is also experienced with military family needs.
Large military population in Chesapeake — Tricare authorization is often required. CHKD is well-experienced with military family navigation.
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.
Portsmouth · multi-county
CHKD — Portsmouth Outpatient Center, Developmental Pediatrics
CHKD serves Portsmouth City families through outpatient developmental pediatrics, with the main Norfolk campus a short drive away. Portsmouth's large naval station community means CHKD is well-acquainted with military family needs and Tricare authorization pathways.
Naval Station Norfolk families: Tricare authorization required. CHKD routinely serves military families in Portsmouth.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Portsmouth · multi-county
Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners — Portsmouth Area
ABA therapy serving Portsmouth City. In-home and center-based options available. Accepts most commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate and Tricare for military families stationed at Naval Station Norfolk.
Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Tricare accepted.
Chesapeake · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Chesapeake
Center-based ABA therapy serving Chesapeake City. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic developmental approaches. Accepts most commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate and Tricare for military families.
Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Tricare accepted.
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.
Chesapeake · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Network (Chesapeake)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Chesapeake families to the Hampton Roads regional autism community, peer support groups, and statewide advocacy. Strong connections to CHKD parent community.
Portsmouth · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Network (Portsmouth)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Portsmouth City families to the Hampton Roads regional autism community, peer support, and statewide advocacy. Strong connections to CHKD and naval station family networks.
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.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Virginia's federally funded PTI serves Chesapeake City families navigating Chesapeake City Public Schools special education. Free IEP advocacy, training, and direct support available by phone and in-person.
FREE. Military families should also contact their installation's School Liaison Officer for parallel support.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Virginia's federally funded PTI serves Portsmouth City families navigating Portsmouth City Public Schools. Free IEP advocacy, training, and support available statewide. Military families should also contact the Naval Station School Liaison Officer.
FREE. Military families should also use the base School Liaison Officer for parallel IEP support.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Norfolk 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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