County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Bristol · multi-county
Ballad Health — Children's Services (Bristol)
Ballad Health serves the Bristol Tri-Cities region with pediatric and developmental services. Bristol families straddle the VA-TN state line; Ballad coordinates care across both states.
Abingdon · multi-county
Ballad Health — Children's Services (Washington County)
Ballad Health serves the Bristol/Abingdon area, providing regional pediatric and developmental services for Washington County. Connects families to autism specialty care across the Tri-Cities region.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Abingdon
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Washington County
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Washington County children under 3 with home-based speech, OT, and developmental services in the far Southwest Virginia region.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Bristol · multi-county
Lenowisco Planning District Community Services (Bristol)
The local CSB for Bristol City provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services. Serves as the primary community mental health and DD coordination point for Bristol.
Duffield · multi-county
Lenowisco Planning District Community Services (Washington County)
The regional CSB for Washington County provides DD waiver coordination, autism behavioral health, and crisis services for far Southwest Virginia.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Bristol)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Bristol City families navigating Bristol Virginia City Schools.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Washington County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Washington County families navigating Washington County Public Schools, by phone and virtually.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Southwest Region (Bristol)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Bristol City families with DD waiver navigation and disability advocacy across Virginia's far Southwest region.
Richmond · multi-county
The Arc of Virginia — Southwest Region (Washington County)
Statewide Arc affiliate supporting Washington County families with DD waiver navigation and disability rights advocacy in far Southwest Virginia.
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