County resource guide
Autism Resources in Rockbridge, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Rockbridge. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
17 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Fincastle · multi-county
Carilion Clinic — Developmental Pediatrics (Botetourt)
Carilion Clinic's developmental pediatrics program in Roanoke serves Botetourt County families with comprehensive autism evaluations. As Roanoke is the regional medical hub immediately adjacent to Botetourt, families have strong academic medical access without long travel.
Carilion Roanoke is minutes from most of Botetourt County.
Lexington · multi-county
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
Regional hospital in Lexington serving Alleghany County and the Shenandoah Valley foothills. Connects families to Carilion Children's developmental pediatrics in Roanoke for full autism evaluations.
Lexington · multi-county
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital (Buena Vista)
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington, just 5 miles from Buena Vista, is the nearest hospital for developmental referrals. Connects families to Carilion Children's autism evaluations in Roanoke.
Lexington · multi-county
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital (Lexington City)
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington provides regional medical services and developmental referrals for Lexington City families, connecting to Carilion Children's in Roanoke.
Lexington · multi-county
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital (Rockbridge County)
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington provides regional medical services for Rockbridge County families. Connects to Carilion Children's in Roanoke for autism evaluations and developmental pediatrics.
Charlottesville · multi-county
UVA Health Children's — Shenandoah Valley Clinic (Staunton City)
UVA Health provides specialty pediatric and autism diagnostic services in the Shenandoah Valley, with Staunton as a regional access point, reducing travel to Charlottesville.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lexington
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Rockbridge County
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Rockbridge County children under 3 with home-based and center-based speech, OT, and developmental services.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Staunton · multi-county
Valley Community Services Board (Buena Vista)
The regional CSB for Buena Vista provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Buena Vista is served jointly with Rockbridge County through Valley CSB.
Staunton · multi-county
Valley Community Services Board (Lexington City)
The regional CSB for Lexington City provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for Lexington and the southern Shenandoah Valley.
Staunton · multi-county
Valley Community Services Board (Rockbridge County)
The regional CSB for Rockbridge County provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for the Shenandoah Valley's southern end.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Buena Vista)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Buena Vista City families navigating Buena Vista City Schools.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Lexington City)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Lexington City families navigating Lexington City Schools.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Rockbridge County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Rockbridge County families navigating Rockbridge County Public Schools, Lexington, and Buena Vista City schools.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Alleghany Region
The Arc of Virginia supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities statewide. Alleghany Highlands families can access DD waiver navigation, self-advocacy resources, and system advocacy through the statewide network.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Shenandoah Valley (Buena Vista)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Buena Vista City families with DD waiver navigation and disability advocacy in the southern Shenandoah Valley.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Shenandoah Valley (Lexington City)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Lexington City families with DD waiver navigation and disability advocacy in the southern Shenandoah Valley.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Shenandoah Valley (Rockbridge County)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Rockbridge County families with DD waiver navigation and disability rights advocacy in the southern Shenandoah Valley.
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