Resources for ASD parents in Virginia
A vetted directory of Virginia and national organizations supporting autistic children, families, and the professionals who serve them.
A working directory of Virginia and national organizations that help autistic children, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Every entry is hand-vetted; we update the list as orgs change. If something is missing or out of date, please let us know.
Statewide advocacy in Virginia
The Arc of Virginia
Statewide advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Virginia Autism Project
Grassroots family-led advocacy focused on insurance access and ABA coverage in VA.
Autism Society of Central Virginia
Local chapter offering family support, social groups, and education in Central VA.
Autism Society Northern Virginia
Local chapter for NoVa with a strong information and referral line.
Autism Society Tidewater Virginia
Local chapter serving Hampton Roads and Tidewater families.
Government resources
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
State agency overseeing developmental disability services and waivers in VA.
Virginia Medicaid (DMAS)
Department of Medical Assistance Services. Information on Virginia Medicaid coverage and waivers.
VA Department of Education, Office of Special Education
State guidance on IEPs, special education services, and school-age supports.
Trusted national resources
Autism Society of America
National advocacy and information clearinghouse, parent of Virginia chapters.
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Run by and for autistic adults. Strong neurodiversity-affirming resources.
CDC Autism Information
Federal authority on autism prevalence, screening, and developmental milestones.
Council on Autism Service Providers (CASP)
Industry standards body for ABA providers, useful for parents researching care quality.
Special education and IEP advocacy
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