Autism Resources in Prince Edward, Virginia

Appomattox · multi-county

Centra Health — Appomattox Developmental Referrals

Appomattox County is a small rural county near Lynchburg, served by Centra Health's network. For autism evaluations, Centra refers families to their Lynchburg hospital system or UVA Health in Charlottesville (~60 miles northeast). Appomattox's historic location makes it a small but tight-knit community.

Centra Lynchburg (~20 miles west) is the primary hospital for Appomattox County families.

Richmond · multi-county

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU — Telehealth (Amelia)

VCU Health's telehealth services extend autism diagnostic and follow-up care to rural Amelia County families who would otherwise travel to Richmond. Covers developmental pediatrics and behavioral health.

Richmond · multi-county

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU — Telehealth (Cumberland)

VCU Health telehealth extends autism diagnostic and developmental follow-up care to Cumberland County families, reducing the need for frequent Richmond trips.

Buckingham · multi-county

VCU Health — Children's Hospital of Richmond (Buckingham)

VCU Health's Children's Hospital of Richmond is the primary referral center for Buckingham County autism evaluations. The Richmond academic medical campus offers comprehensive developmental pediatrics. Longwood University's proximity means some community-based supports exist locally.

Farmville / Buckingham families typically travel to Richmond for specialist care.

Charlotte Court House · multi-county

VCU Health — Telehealth Developmental Pediatrics (Charlotte)

VCU Health extends telehealth developmental pediatrics services to Charlotte County families. In-person evaluations require travel to Richmond or Danville. The Farmville hub and Centra Health serve as intermediate resources for this rural Southside Virginia county.

Telehealth strongly recommended; Danville or Farmville for in-person.

Burkeville · multi-county

Piedmont Community Services Board

The regional CSB serving Amelia, Nottoway, and surrounding Southside Virginia counties. Provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health supports, and crisis services.

Buckingham · multi-county

Autism Society of Virginia — Central Virginia (Buckingham)

The Autism Society of Virginia supports Buckingham County families through statewide networks, online peer support, and an autism resource helpline. Farmville-area families may also connect with Longwood University's disability services community.

Appomattox · multi-county

PEATC — Appomattox County Families

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support to Appomattox County families. PEATC's statewide reach is particularly valuable for small rural counties where local advocacy resources may be sparse.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Available by phone and virtually statewide.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Amelia)

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and parent training for Amelia County families. Offers phone and virtual consultations statewide.

Richmond · multi-county

The Arc of Virginia — Central Region (Cumberland)

Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Cumberland County families with DD waiver navigation and disability rights advocacy across Virginia's central region.