County resource guide
Autism Resources in Westmoreland, Virginia
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Westmoreland. Virginia statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
15 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Fredericksburg · multi-county
Mary Washington Hospital — Northern Neck Referrals (Lancaster)
Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg is the primary hospital referral hub for Lancaster County families seeking developmental pediatrics and autism evaluations.
Fredericksburg · multi-county
Mary Washington Hospital — Northern Neck Referrals (Richmond County)
Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg is the primary hospital referral hub for Richmond County families seeking developmental pediatrics and autism evaluations.
Fredericksburg · multi-county
Mary Washington Hospital — Northern Neck Referrals (Westmoreland)
Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg is the primary hospital referral hub for Westmoreland County families seeking developmental pediatrics and autism evaluations.
Tappahannock · multi-county
VCU Health — Children's Hospital of Richmond (Essex)
VCU Health's Children's Hospital is the primary referral center for Essex County autism evaluations. UVA Health is also accessible from Tappahannock. Essex is a small Northern Neck/Middle Peninsula county where Richmond remains the most comprehensive specialist hub.
Richmond · multi-county
VCU Health Telehealth — Northern Neck (Lancaster)
VCU Health's telehealth platform extends developmental pediatrics and autism-related specialty care to Lancaster County families on the Northern Neck, where in-person specialist access is very limited.
Richmond · multi-county
VCU Health Telehealth — Northern Neck (Richmond County)
VCU Health's telehealth platform extends developmental pediatrics and autism-related specialty care to Richmond County families on the Northern Neck.
Richmond · multi-county
VCU Health Telehealth — Northern Neck (Westmoreland County)
VCU Health's telehealth platform extends autism specialty care to Westmoreland County families on the Northern Neck, minimizing travel to Richmond.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Montross
Virginia Part C Early Intervention — Westmoreland County
Virginia's Part C EI program serves Westmoreland County children under 3 on the Northern Neck with home-based speech, OT, and developmental services.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Fredericksburg · multi-county
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (Lancaster)
The regional CSB for Lancaster County on the Northern Neck provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Fredericksburg is the nearest major referral hub.
Fredericksburg · multi-county
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (Richmond County)
The regional CSB for Richmond County on the Northern Neck provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Fredericksburg serves as the primary referral hub.
Fredericksburg · multi-county
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (Westmoreland)
The regional CSB for Westmoreland County on the Northern Neck provides DD waiver coordination and autism behavioral health services. Fredericksburg is the primary referral hub.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Tappahannock · multi-county
Autism Society of Virginia — Northern Neck/Middle Peninsula (Essex)
The Autism Society of Virginia supports Essex County families through statewide peer support and online resources. Richmond-area support groups and the statewide helpline are the most accessible options for Tappahannock-area families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Lancaster)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Lancaster County families navigating Lancaster County Public Schools, by phone and virtually.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Richmond County)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Richmond County families navigating Richmond County Public Schools, by phone and virtually.
Alexandria · multi-county
PEATC — Virginia Parent Training & Information Center (Westmoreland)
Virginia's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Westmoreland County families navigating Westmoreland County Public Schools, by phone and virtually.
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