County resource guide
Autism Resources in Surry, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Surry. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Smithfield · multi-county
Sentara Healthcare — Isle of Wight Developmental Referrals
Isle of Wight County families access Sentara Health's Hampton Roads network, including Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and Sentara Norfolk General. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are typically referred to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, approximately 30 miles east.
CHKD in Norfolk (~30 miles east) is the primary children's hospital for Isle of Wight County autism evaluations.
Surry · multi-county
VCU Health — Children's Hospital of Richmond (Surry County)
Surry County families access comprehensive autism evaluations through Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, approximately 40 miles north via the Surry-James River ferry or longer via US-460. The ferry significantly shortens travel time to Richmond for Surry County families.
The Surry-Jamestown ferry provides a shortcut to Richmond for Surry County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Surry
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Surry County
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Surry County children under 3. The county's small size and rural character mean EI coordinators rely on providers traveling from the Richmond or Hampton Roads area.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Emporia · multi-county
Southside Community Services Board — Surry County
Southside Community Services Board provides mental health, DD, and autism-related behavioral health services for Surry County. DD waiver coordination and crisis services are available through this regional board.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Surry · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Southside Network (Surry County)
The Autism Society of Virginia connects Surry County families to statewide peer support and the Greater Richmond network. The ferry access to Williamsburg opens additional support community options for Surry County families.
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.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute or placement decision.
Prince George · multi-county
PEATC — Southside Virginia Outreach (Prince George County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support to Prince George County families. PEATC's statewide resources are accessible by phone and virtually for families across Southside Virginia.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Available by phone and in-person statewide.
Surry · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Surry County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Surry County families. PEATC's statewide coverage is especially valuable in rural Southside Virginia counties with limited local advocacy resources.
FREE. Virginia's federally funded PTI.
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