County resource guide

Autism Resources in Southampton, Virginia

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Southampton. Virginia statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

12 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Suffolk · multi-county

Bon Secours — Suffolk Developmental Pediatric Referrals

Suffolk City is a rapidly growing Hampton Roads suburb. Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth serves as a nearby hospital option. For comprehensive autism evaluations, Suffolk families primarily access CHKD in Norfolk (~30 miles east).

Ages 0–18(757) 398-2200

CHKD Norfolk (~30 mi east) is the primary autism evaluation destination for Suffolk City families.

Norfolk · multi-county

CHKD — Referral Hub (Southampton County)

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk is the primary autism diagnostic referral center for Southampton County families. Telehealth is increasingly available to reduce travel.

Norfolk · multi-county

CHKD — Telehealth (Franklin City)

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters extends autism diagnostic telehealth services to Franklin City. CHKD in Norfolk is approximately 60 miles east for in-person evaluations.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Courtland

Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Southampton County

Virginia's Part C EI program serves Southampton County children under 3 with home-based speech, OT, and developmental services in the Western Tidewater region.

Mental health

Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.

Franklin · multi-county

Western Tidewater Community Services Board (Franklin City)

The regional CSB for Franklin City provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services. Franklin serves as a regional hub for the Western Tidewater area.

Franklin · multi-county

Western Tidewater Community Services Board (Southampton)

The regional CSB for Southampton County provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services. Suffolk and Franklin/Isle of Wight are the nearest regional centers.

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Smithfield · multi-county

PEATC — Hampton Roads Outreach (Isle of Wight County)

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support to Isle of Wight County families navigating Isle of Wight County Schools. PEATC is available statewide by phone and virtually.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(703) 923-0010

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute or placement decision.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Virginia's federally funded PTI serves Suffolk City families navigating Suffolk City Public Schools. Free IEP advocacy, training, and direct support available statewide.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(703) 923-0010

FREE. Call before any IEP dispute or placement decision.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Franklin City)

Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Franklin City families navigating Franklin City Schools.

Alexandria · multi-county

PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Southampton)

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

Richmond · multi-county

The Arc of Virginia — Hampton Roads Region (Franklin City)

Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Franklin City families with DD waiver navigation and disability advocacy in the Western Tidewater and Hampton Roads region.

Richmond · multi-county

The Arc of Virginia — Hampton Roads Region (Southampton County)

Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Southampton County families with DD waiver navigation and disability rights advocacy in the Western Tidewater and Hampton Roads region.

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