County resource guide
Autism Resources in Rappahannock, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Rappahannock. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Falls Church · multi-county
Inova Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Inova Children's Hospital in Northern Virginia provides comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations for Fauquier County families. Fauquier sits at the edge of the DC metro area, giving families access to Northern Virginia's strong pediatric specialty network.
About 1 hour from Warrenton. Also consider UVA Children's in Charlottesville as an alternative.
Charlottesville · multi-county
UVA Health Children's — Telehealth (Rappahannock County)
UVA Health telehealth extends autism diagnostic and developmental pediatric services to rural Rappahannock County, where in-person specialist access is very limited.
Charlottesville · multi-county
UVA Health Children's Hospital — Autism (Madison County)
UVA Health Children's Hospital in Charlottesville serves as the primary autism diagnostic center for Madison County families, accessible via US-29.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Washington
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Rappahannock County
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Rappahannock County's youngest children through home-based services. Home visits are the primary model for this rural mountain community.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Culpeper · multi-county
Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board (Madison)
The regional CSB for Madison County provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for the Piedmont region.
Culpeper · multi-county
Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board (Rappahannock County)
The regional CSB for Rappahannock County provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services for the Piedmont-Shenandoah foothills region.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Warrenton · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Northern Piedmont Network
The Autism Society of Virginia serves Fauquier County families through statewide and regional programming, including peer support, family events, and resource navigation for the Northern Piedmont area.
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. Free IEP advocacy, training, and direct support for Fauquier County families navigating special education in Virginia public schools.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Madison County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Madison County families navigating Madison County Public Schools.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Rappahannock County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Rappahannock County families navigating Rappahannock County Public Schools, by phone and virtually.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Piedmont Region (Madison County)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Madison County families with DD waiver navigation and disability rights advocacy in the Piedmont and Shenandoah foothills region.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Piedmont Region (Rappahannock County)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Rappahannock County families with DD waiver navigation and disability rights advocacy in the Piedmont and foothills region.
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