County resource guide
Autism Resources in Portsmouth County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Portsmouth County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Portsmouth is an independent city in the Hampton Roads metro. CHKD in Norfolk is the primary pediatric autism resource for the metro, accessible to Portsmouth families. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth serves military families. PEATC provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and Virginia's Infant and Toddler Connection provides EI for children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Portsmouth County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Portsmouth
Infant & Toddler Connection — Portsmouth City (Part C)
Virginia's Part C early intervention for Portsmouth City children birth to age 3. Free evaluations, IFSP development, and in-home therapy services. Military families may also access on-installation EI services.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-referral accepted.
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.
Suffolk · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Hampton Roads (Serves Suffolk)
Center-based ABA therapy accessible to Suffolk City families through the Hampton Roads network. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic developmental approaches. Accepts commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate.
Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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.
Suffolk · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Network (Suffolk)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Suffolk City families to the Hampton Roads regional autism community, peer support groups, and statewide autism advocacy.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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 Portsmouth 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.
See all Virginia resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Virginia.
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