County resource guide
Suffolk County, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Suffolk County. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic 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).
CHKD Norfolk (~30 mi east) is the primary autism evaluation destination for Suffolk City families.
Norfolk · multi-county
CHKD — Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
CHKD in Norfolk is the primary pediatric hospital for Chesapeake City and the Hampton Roads metro area. Comprehensive autism evaluations through the CHKD developmental pediatrics team. Chesapeake's large military population means CHKD is also experienced with military family needs.
Large military population in Chesapeake — Tricare authorization is often required. CHKD is well-experienced with military family navigation.
Norfolk · multi-county
CHKD — Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
CHKD's developmental and behavioral pediatrics program in Norfolk serves as the backbone of autism evaluation for Hampton Roads. Multidisciplinary evaluations, ADOS-2 assessments, and coordination with CHKD's neurology and therapy teams.
Same CHKD system as Virginia Beach clinic. Ask about the most available location.
Portsmouth · multi-county
CHKD — Portsmouth Outpatient Center, Developmental Pediatrics
CHKD serves Portsmouth City families through outpatient developmental pediatrics, with the main Norfolk campus a short drive away. Portsmouth's large naval station community means CHKD is well-acquainted with military family needs and Tricare authorization pathways.
Naval Station Norfolk families: Tricare authorization required. CHKD routinely serves military families in Portsmouth.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Suffolk · multi-county
Infant & Toddler Connection — Suffolk City (Part C)
Virginia's Part C early intervention for Suffolk City children birth to age 3. Free evaluations, IFSP development, and in-home therapy services through the Western Tidewater Community Services Board.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-referral accepted.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Chesapeake · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Chesapeake
Center-based ABA therapy serving Chesapeake City. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic developmental approaches. Accepts most commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate and Tricare for military families.
Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Tricare accepted.
Smithfield · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Hampton Roads (Serves Isle of Wight)
Center-based ABA therapy serving Isle of Wight County through the Hampton Roads area network. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic developmental approaches. Accepts most commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate and Tricare for military families.
Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Tricare accepted — important for military families.
Suffolk · multi-county
Lighthouse Autism Center — Hampton Roads (Serves Suffolk)
Center-based ABA therapy accessible to Suffolk City families through the Hampton Roads network. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic developmental approaches. Accepts commercial insurance under Virginia's ABA mandate.
Virginia requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Chesapeake · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Network (Chesapeake)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Chesapeake families to the Hampton Roads regional autism community, peer support groups, and statewide advocacy. Strong connections to CHKD parent community.
Suffolk · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Hampton Roads Network (Suffolk)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Suffolk City families to the Hampton Roads regional autism community, peer support groups, and statewide autism advocacy.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Virginia's federally funded PTI serves Chesapeake City families navigating Chesapeake City Public Schools special education. Free IEP advocacy, training, and direct support available by phone and in-person.
FREE. Military families should also contact their installation's School Liaison Officer for parallel support.
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.
FREE. Call before any IEP dispute or placement decision.
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