County resource guide
Autism Resources in Norton, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Norton. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Norton · multi-county
Ballad Health — Norton Community Hospital
Norton Community Hospital (Ballad Health) provides regional medical services for Norton City. Coordinates referrals to Ballad's regional pediatric network for autism evaluations in far Southwest Virginia.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Norton
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Norton City
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Norton City children under 3 with developmental delays. Home visits are essential for families in Virginia's coalfields.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Big Stone Gap · multi-county
Mountain Empire Community Services Board (Norton City)
The regional CSB for Norton City and the Wise County area provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for far Southwest Virginia's coalfield region.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Norton City)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Norton City families navigating Norton City Schools in far Southwest Virginia.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Southwest Region (Norton City)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Norton City families with DD waiver navigation and disability advocacy in the coalfield communities of far Southwest Virginia.
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