County resource guide
Autism Resources in Petersburg, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Petersburg. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Richmond · multi-county
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (Petersburg City)
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is the primary autism diagnostic center for Petersburg City families, approximately 25 miles north via I-95.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Petersburg
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Petersburg City
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Petersburg City children under 3 with home-based and center-based speech, OT, and developmental services.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Petersburg · multi-county
Colonial Behavioral Health (Petersburg City)
The regional CSB serving Petersburg City, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for the Tri-Cities area.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Petersburg City)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Petersburg City families navigating Petersburg City Schools.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Greater Richmond (Petersburg City)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Petersburg City families with DD waiver navigation and disability advocacy in the Richmond-Petersburg metro area.
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