County resource guide
Autism Resources in Salem County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Salem County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Salem is an independent city adjacent to Roanoke in the Roanoke Valley. Families benefit from full access to the Roanoke metro's provider network, including Carilion Children's for developmental evaluations. PEATC provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and Virginia's Infant and Toddler Connection provides EI for children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers7 providers in Salem County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Roanoke · multi-county
Carilion Children's — Roanoke (Salem City)
Carilion Children's Hospital in Roanoke is the primary autism diagnostic and developmental center for Salem City families, located just 5 miles from Salem via I-81.
Roanoke · multi-county
Carilion Clinic — Developmental Pediatrics
Carilion Roanoke Memorial's developmental pediatrics team provides autism evaluations and follow-up care for children across Southwest Virginia. The primary academic medical system serving Roanoke and the surrounding region.
Regional hub for Southwest VA. Expect waitlists — ask about Carilion's community partners for shorter waits.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Salem
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Salem City
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Salem City children under 3 with developmental delays, with excellent access to Roanoke Valley specialists.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Roanoke · multi-county
Star of Hope ABA Services — Roanoke
Home- and center-based ABA therapy in the Roanoke Valley. BCBA-supervised programs covering skill acquisition, communication, and daily independence. Accepts Virginia Medicaid and most commercial insurance.
Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA. Medicaid accepted.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Roanoke · multi-county
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (Salem City)
The regional CSB serving Salem City, Roanoke City, and Roanoke County provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for the Roanoke Valley.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Roanoke · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Roanoke Valley Chapter (Salem City)
The Autism Society of Virginia's Roanoke chapter serves Salem City families with support groups, resource events, and family programming in the Roanoke Valley.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Salem City)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Salem City families navigating Salem City Schools.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Salem 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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Virginia.
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