County resource guide
Autism Resources in Northampton, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Northampton. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Norfolk · multi-county
CHKD — Telehealth (Northampton County)
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk extends autism diagnostic telehealth services to Northampton County on Virginia's Eastern Shore, critical given the geographic isolation by water.
Norfolk · multi-county
CHKD Developmental Pediatrics — Eastern Shore Outreach
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters provides developmental pediatric evaluations for Eastern Shore families. Accomack County residents typically travel via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel to Norfolk for comprehensive autism assessments. CHKD's team includes specialists in autism spectrum disorder and developmental delay.
Eastern Shore families face a significant drive (1–1.5 hrs via bridge-tunnel). Ask CHKD about telehealth pre-screening to reduce trips.
Nassawadox · multi-county
Eastern Shore Rural Health System (Northampton)
The primary community health provider on Virginia's Eastern Shore serving Northampton County. Coordinates referrals to CHKD in Norfolk for autism evaluations via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Eastville
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Northampton County
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Northampton County children under 3 on the Eastern Shore, with home-based services and coordination for specialist referrals across the Bay.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Accomac · multi-county
Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners — Eastern Shore
ABA therapy services available to Accomack County families through providers serving the Virginia Eastern Shore. In-home and community-based ABA is often the most accessible model for families in this geographically isolated region.
In-home ABA is often more practical for Eastern Shore families than clinic-based services.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Tasley · multi-county
Eastern Shore Community Services Board (Northampton)
The regional CSB for Northampton County provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for the Eastern Shore region.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Accomac · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Eastern Shore Network
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Accomack County families on the Eastern Shore to statewide peer support, family events, and advocacy resources. Remote and rural families are served through virtual programming and the statewide network.
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. Provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support to Accomack County families navigating special education. Statewide reach means Eastern Shore families are fully served by phone and video.
FREE. Statewide service. Essential before any IEP meeting, evaluation request, or dispute.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Northampton)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Northampton County families navigating Northampton County Public Schools, available by phone and virtually.
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