Autism Resources in Richmond County, Virginia

Norfolk · multi-county

CHKD Developmental Pediatrics — Northern Neck Outreach

Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters provides the primary developmental pediatric evaluation pathway for Northumberland County families on the Northern Neck. Families typically drive south via the Rappahannock ferry or Route 360 to access specialty care in the Hampton Roads area.

Northern Neck families face significant travel. The Merry Point ferry reduces some driving. Ask CHKD about telehealth pre-screening.

Fredericksburg · multi-county

Mary Washington Hospital — Northern Neck Referrals (Richmond County)

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg is the primary hospital referral hub for Richmond County families seeking developmental pediatrics and autism evaluations.

Fredericksburg · multi-county

Mary Washington Hospital — Northern Neck Referrals (Westmoreland)

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg is the primary hospital referral hub for Westmoreland County families seeking developmental pediatrics and autism evaluations.

Richmond · multi-county

VCU Health Telehealth — Northern Neck (Lancaster)

VCU Health's telehealth platform extends developmental pediatrics and autism-related specialty care to Lancaster County families on the Northern Neck, where in-person specialist access is very limited.

Richmond · multi-county

VCU Health Telehealth — Northern Neck (Richmond County)

VCU Health's telehealth platform extends developmental pediatrics and autism-related specialty care to Richmond County families on the Northern Neck.

Richmond · multi-county

VCU Health Telehealth — Northern Neck (Westmoreland County)

VCU Health's telehealth platform extends autism specialty care to Westmoreland County families on the Northern Neck, minimizing travel to Richmond.

Warsaw

Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Richmond County

Virginia's Part C EI program serves Richmond County children under 3 on the Northern Neck with home-based speech, OT, and developmental services.

Heathsville · multi-county

Northern Neck ABA and Developmental Services

In-home ABA therapy is the most practical model for Northumberland County families given the Northern Neck's geographic isolation. Contact your local Community Services Board to identify providers currently offering in-home ABA on the Northern Neck.

The Northern Neck's rural geography means in-home ABA is typically more accessible than clinic-based services.

Fredericksburg · multi-county

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (Lancaster)

The regional CSB for Lancaster County on the Northern Neck provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Fredericksburg is the nearest major referral hub.

Fredericksburg · multi-county

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (Richmond County)

The regional CSB for Richmond County on the Northern Neck provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Fredericksburg serves as the primary referral hub.

Fredericksburg · multi-county

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (Westmoreland)

The regional CSB for Westmoreland County on the Northern Neck provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Fredericksburg is the primary referral hub.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education support for Northumberland County families served by phone and video statewide.

FREE. Especially valuable for Northern Neck families who lack local in-person advocacy resources.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Richmond County)

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Richmond County families navigating Richmond County Public Schools, by phone and virtually.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Westmoreland)

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Westmoreland County families navigating Westmoreland County Public Schools, by phone and virtually.