This page gathers autism and disability resources for families in Loudoun County, Virginia. You'll find 17 local resources listed here, alongside Virginia statewide programs and nationwide services, all verified and in one place. For children under three, Virginia's starting point is the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia; for school-age children, special education and IEPs run through your local school district. Confirm details directly with each provider.
Diagnosis & Early Intervention
Getting an evaluation and accessing early services.
Free CDC milestone checklists and a Milestone Tracker app help you follow your child's development from 2 months to 5 years, so you know what to watch for and when to act. A gentle first step when you're unsure whether to seek an evaluation.
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters offers fast-access autism diagnostic evaluations for children five and younger, since getting answers early makes a real difference. Their team reviews your child's history, observes them at play, and helps coordinate any follow-up testing and a treatment plan.
This is Virginia's statewide early intervention system for babies and toddlers (birth to age 3) who aren't developing as expected or have a condition that can affect development. Services are available to every eligible family regardless of ability to pay, and a local team can come to you to evaluate your child and get support started.
The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is the state agency that runs early intervention under Part C of IDEA. Their page explains who is eligible, what supports are available, and how to get connected to services near you.
Virginia Tech's psychology clinics provide comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations for children as young as 18 months on up through adults, using gold-standard assessment tools. The full evaluation is thorough and spread across a few appointments so your family isn't rushed.
A children's hospital team of autism specialists, including psychologists and developmental pediatricians, who evaluate and diagnose autism in young children. They currently focus new autism evaluations on children under age 6 and serve families across the DC and Northern Virginia region.
This hospital-based program evaluates children from birth to age four who may be showing early signs of autism or other developmental differences, and it serves Northern Virginia families from its Fairfax location. A caring team will assess your child and walk you through what comes next.
If you have concerns about how your baby or toddler is growing, this Loudoun County program offers free developmental evaluations and in-home support for children from birth to age three. Services are available to every eligible family regardless of your ability to pay.
School & IEP Rights
IEPs, 504 plans, special education, and school advocacy.
Every state has a federally funded Parent Training & Information Center offering free help with IEPs, special-education rights, and early intervention. This hub's directory locates the center that serves your state.
A national nonprofit protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Use their member directory to find a special-education attorney or trained advocate near you when you need help with an IEP or a dispute with a school.
Every state has a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency that offers free legal help when a school isn't following your child's IEP or evaluating them as required. This directory connects you to the office serving your area.
dLCV is Virginia's designated protection and advocacy organization, providing free legal information, advocacy, and dispute-resolution help so children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education. They offer guidebooks, fact sheets, and direct assistance when you and your school district disagree.
PEATC is Virginia's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, offering free, confidential one-on-one help, workshops, and plain-language fact sheets so you can understand your child's IEP and special education rights. Their specialists can walk beside you through the whole process at no cost.
The state's Office of Dispute Resolution and Administrative Services helps families when they disagree with a school, offering an informal Ombudsman, mediation, state complaints, and due process. This official state page explains each option and how to ask for help.
A neutral, confidential state resource that helps parents understand the special education process and work through concerns with their school. Support is free and separate from formal complaints, mediation, or due process.
Therapy & Treatment
ABA, speech, OT, and finding the right providers.
You matter too. Psychology Today's therapist finder filters for 'caregiver stress' and 'autism family,' and Open Path Collective offers reduced-cost therapy sessions nationwide. You cannot support your child well without also supporting yourself.
A hospital-based team of developmental pediatricians, psychologists, and educators who provide comprehensive autism evaluations, developmental assessments, and referrals to intervention services. A solid option for families in central Virginia seeking a diagnosis or care plan.
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters runs an Autism Interdisciplinary Clinic in Hampton Roads with staff trained in autism assessment, plus speech, occupational, and physical therapy under one roof. They walk families through the diagnosis process and accept major insurance, Medicaid, and Tricare.
Formerly the Virginia Institute of Autism, this long-established Charlottesville nonprofit provides ABA therapy, behavioral consultation, and parent support for children and teens with autism, both center-based and in the community. Their team has been serving Virginia families since 1996.
A searchable statewide directory of ABA therapy providers you can filter by your region, whether they offer in-home or clinic care, and whether they take your insurance, Medicaid, or Tricare. It's a trustworthy starting point when you're looking for a behavior analyst near you.
A local autism nonprofit serving Fairfax County and the surrounding region with a free resource and provider directory, information and referrals, and support programs. A good place to find vetted local therapists and services when you're not sure where to start.
This hospital-based clinic provides comprehensive autism evaluations and diagnosis, along with ongoing care for developmental delays, ADHD, and learning differences. Their specialist team serves Northern Virginia families and can help you get answers and a care plan.
Inova Loudoun Hospital's pediatric therapy team offers speech, occupational, and physical therapy right here in Loudoun, including specialized support for children with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing needs, and feeding challenges. It is a trusted, hospital-based option close to home.
The county's Developmental Services office offers case management and support coordination for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping families connect to the right therapies and community supports. It is your local starting point for navigating services in Loudoun.
Financial Assistance & Benefits
Medicaid waivers, SSI, ABLE accounts, and legal aid.
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities (onset before age 26) save money tax-free without losing Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This center compares every state's ABLE program so you can pick the best one for your family.
ABLEnow lets people with disabilities save and invest money for disability-related expenses without risking SSI, Medicaid, or other important benefits. It's Virginia's official tax-advantaged ABLE account, open to residents and non-residents alike.
Virginia's DD Medicaid waivers help fund community-based supports for your child at home, at work, and in daily life, based on their needs. You apply through your local Community Services Board, and slots are assigned from a waiting list by urgency of need.
If your family is on the DD waiver waiting list, this DBHDS program can reimburse eligible costs that help your loved one keep living in the community. Families can apply for financial assistance during open funding cycles each year.
This nonprofit law firm gives free civil legal help to disabled and low-income families in Loudoun County, including SSI and SSDI benefit claims and appeals. Their Leesburg office serves families who cannot afford a private attorney.
This is your local starting point for the Medicaid Developmental Disability Waiver right here in Loudoun County. A support coordinator screens your child for waiver eligibility and helps connect your family to income, housing, and health supports.
Support Groups & Community
Find your people, in person and online.
The nation's oldest grassroots autism organization. Their National Helpline connects families to information and referrals, and their affiliate finder points you to a local chapter in your area for in-person support and events.
The largest national community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Local chapters offer advocacy, family support, and lifelong services. Use the chapter finder to locate the office nearest you.
Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential referral line for local health and human services in almost every US community, including disability services, respite, food, housing, and financial assistance.
A long-running local Autism Society chapter that runs free, peer-led support groups where parents and caregivers can connect, ask questions, and share what works. Groups meet for caregivers of young children, teens, and adults, plus dads, grandparents, siblings, and Spanish-speaking families.
A statewide peer-support network run by VCU that matches you one-to-one with a trained parent, grandparent, or sibling who has walked a similar path. Their free helpline offers a listening ear plus help navigating special education, early intervention, Medicaid, and disability services.
Year-round, no-cost sports training, competition, and inclusive community programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including a Young Athletes program for kids as young as two. A welcoming way for your child to build skills, confidence, and friendships close to home.
Virginia's state agency dedicated to helping people with disabilities and their families find services, understand their rights, and connect with programs across the Commonwealth. A trusted starting point when you're not sure where to turn.
Loudoun County's Parks, Recreation & Community Services runs adaptive recreation for kids and adults of all abilities, plus an Adaptive Recreation Parent Support Group that meets the third Thursday of each month with childcare provided so you can connect with other local families.
A long-running, parent-led nonprofit offering an informal in-person caregiver support group where families can talk openly with others who understand, along with educational meetings and social events throughout the year.
A local chapter offering free, year-round sports training and friendly competition in 14 sports for children and adults age 8 and older with intellectual disabilities, a welcoming way to build skills, confidence, and community close to home.
Adult Transition & Long-Term Planning
Aging out of school, adult services, and long-term planning.
A neurodivergent employment agency offering job support nationwide over Zoom: resume building, mock interviews, and career guidance, plus direct outreach to employers to help secure placements. Supports neurodivergent individuals roughly ages 16 to 50, and has been in business over 15 years.
Virginia's Developmental Disability Waivers fund the long-term community supports many autistic adults need, including day and employment services, help at home, and independent living. Because there is a waiting list, families are encouraged to get their loved one screened early through their local Community Services Board.
Virginia's state agency for vocational rehabilitation, aging services, and disability supports helps adults with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job, and connects families to transition assistance and community-based services. Call to reach a counselor or find your local office.
A long-established Northern Virginia nonprofit that helps adults with disabilities find and keep jobs through supported employment, and offers day support programs that build social and life skills. It is a common landing spot for young adults transitioning out of the school system.
This is the county's front door for adult disability services when a young person ages out of school, offering support coordination, day support, employment help, and residential services close to home. Their staff can walk you through eligibility and connect your family to Medicaid waiver planning.
A single Loudoun County hub that points families to employment services (Job Link), day support, residential help, transportation, and long-term care coordination for adults with disabilities. Call their Information and Referral line and a real person will help you find the right next step.
The state agency that runs Virginia's Developmental Disabilities Medicaid waivers, support coordination, and the public guardianship program, which are the backbone of long-term adult planning. Their site explains waivers, waiting lists, and family support so you can plan for the years ahead.
A note on these listings. This directory is informational and not an
endorsement. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility change, so always confirm details
directly with the provider before relying on them. Nothing here is medical or legal advice.
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