County resource guide
Autism Resources in Richmond County County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Richmond County County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Richmond County — home to Warsaw — is on Virginia's Northern Neck. Provider availability is limited; families travel to Richmond or Fredericksburg for most autism evaluation and therapy. PEATC provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and Virginia's Infant and Toddler Connection provides EI for children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers14 providers in Richmond County County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
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.
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 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.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Richmond County 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.
Virginia state guide →Nearby counties in Virginia
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