AUTISM RESOURCES
Agape Consulting - We provide social skills groups, ABA therapy, and community education. We travel abroad as well to help others impacted by disabilities across the world in under resourced areas.
Baer Behavior Consulting - Provide high quality, compassionate ABA therapy to individuals within the Hampton Roads area.
Behavior Frontiers - Behavior Frontiers is committed to offering gold-standard autism care with highly trained clinicians dedicated to using ABA to create the most effective, individualized programs to enhance the lives of individuals with autism and other special needs. Our mission is to provide each family and child with the highest quality individualized behavioral services possible and to provide our employees with the highest quality training and supervision in ABA therapy techniques
Brightside ABA - We provide ABA therapy for children diagnosed with Autism in the Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake area! With a focus on in-home services, we are accepting all Medicaid and all commercial insurances. In addition, we don't have a waitlist, to ensure when your child is in need of ABA therapy services, we are there to support. Contact us today to learn more!
Butterfly Effects - Butterfly Effects provides home-based treatment addressing the needs of children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We implement treatment based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our staff is comprised of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and Behavior Technicians who work with families in natural settings to develop socially important treatment goals. Our staff address behavioral challenges, functional communication skills, and social skills.
CHATS - C.H.A.T.S is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, equine assisted therapy center located in Yorktown, Virginia. We offer horse therapy for families with children on the autism spectrum & other special needs. C.H.A.T.S utilizes concepts used in the Horse Boy Method & Movement Method. We are the only site on the east coast that offers these services. We strive to provide a safe space for families to come & receive services that are specially catered to their child’s interests, needs & academic levels!
Commonwealth Autism - To address the barriers of employment for autistic individuals, CA has developed the Career Readiness and Employment program. This program will assist low needs autistic individuals to learn transferrable skills, practice those skills, and assistance with finding and maintaining long term employment. We offer transition support programs aimed at bolstering autistic young adults as they embrace growth and change. We support independent living skills development through direct teaching, modeling, and shared problem-solving.
Compass Behavioral Group - Compass is a behavioral health agency that has been serving the children and families throughout Virginia since 2004. Compass has assembled a team of highly qualified behavioral health professionals who have the education, experience, and tools to serve those in our community. Whether trying to navigate a mental health diagnosis or autism spectrum disorder, Compass has a solution for you and your family’s needs.
Complete The Puzzle - Complete The Puzzle is an Autism Resource Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. We provide educational and recreational activities for children and youth with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We advocate, educate and work to build a kinder more inclusive world for children and youth. We strive for what's possible and their uniqueness.
Daisy Mae ABA - Daisy Mae ABA provides compassionate and collaborative Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in the Hampton Roads area. Our services include direct one-on-one ABA, parent consulting, and potty training to support families in achieving peaceful parenting and living their best lives based on what that means for them. More information and free resources and videos can be found at www.daisymaeaba.com.
Double Good - Double Good exists to support and create joy for America’s youth. Every fundraiser we host empowers kids to pursue their dreams, and 50% of every purchase made on our site goes to the Double Good Kids Foundation, which has been able to raise millions for children with special needs. We're on a mission to spread joy.
Easter Seals - Culinary Connections is a program of Easterseals UCP NC & VA to make culinary accessible for ALL. We have a teaching kitchen, right here in Virginia Beach! Our program provides culinary classes for individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities as well as culinary therapy for those with mental health needs. Find out more at our website: https://eastersealsucp.com/culinary-connections/
Eliza Hope - The mission of the Eliza Hope Foundation is to provide educational support for children and families who are living with Autism Spectrum disorders in the Hampton Roads area and beyond. To achieve this mission, we have created a center completely dedicated to providing the special services, teachers and equipment necessary to meet the unique learning needs of these children.
FACT - The mission of FACT is to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families in the greater Tidewater Virginia area. FACT provides social and recreational programs that enhance social and communication skills and promote community integration
Faison Center - Year round, private day school for students with autism. Evidence based practice through the application of applied behavior analysis in a school setting.
Family Insight P.C. - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) serves children with Autism and other diagnoses using scientifically proven learning principles like positive reinforcement to bring about positive change in maladaptive behaviors. This method redirects conduct that is harmful or interferes with learning and increases the occurrence of useful behaviors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Family Insight’s highly trained professionals provide ABA services under the direct supervision of a Board Certified (assistant) Behavior Analyst (BCBA/BCaBA).
FFSC Oceana - The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) supports the quality of life of active-duty Navy families with a dependent(s) diagnosed with a chronic special need. The EFMP ensures appropriate medical and educational resources are available for those dependents at assigned geographical locations. Through Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs), the EFMP helps families identify and connect with resources, education, and community support. The program ensures families receive non-medical case management, military and local services information, appropriate referrals, and system navigation to special needs supports. https://efmpandme.militaryonesource.mil
Golden Steps ABA - Golden Steps ABA is a renowned ABA therapy company which proudly services dozens of children with Autism throughout the state of Virginia. We offer in-Home ABA services as well as in clinic services.
Ivy Rehabilitation - At Ivy Rehab for Kids, we provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and ABA therapy (at select locations) to meet the needs of our young patients, their physicians, and their parents. We work with children from birth to adulthood providing timely, individualized therapy services in a caring environment through the personalized attention of a committed staff.
Kels Kids - Adapted aquatic programs, swim lessons and stand up paddle boarding summer day camps
Mea’Alofa Autism Support Center - The Mea'Alofa Autism Support Center is a non-profit ABA clinic based in Chesapeake, VA. Established in 2006, their mission is to provide support to families with children diagnosed on the autism spectrum through ABA therapy, advocacy, and assistance in connecting families with available resources in the Hampton Roads Community.
Maverick Learning Center - Maverick Learning Center's mission is to provide a safe and effective learning environment for students that are on the autism spectrum or have a developmental delay to protect self-esteem and confidence while focusing on a personalized educational experience. Our goal is for families to find community and a safe place for their mavericks.
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Social Butterflies Club - Social Butterflies Club provides social communication therapy and groups for children ages 3-18 in a fun, structured environment. The unique structure of our program also develops speech, language, fine motor, gross motor, and social/play skills. Our ADULTing Social Learning Program assists young adults ages 18+ with all the nuances of navigating the social world as an adult. We have been providing services to the Hampton Roads area since 2004! Our organization is and has always been diverse and client strength driven rather than diagnosis driven.
SSVA - Support Services of Virginia is proud to have been serving people with Developmental Disabilities throughout Virginia for 30 years, providing person centered, community based residential, day support and behavioral consultation services. At SSVA all services are individualized and based on positive practices. At SSVA we realize success by helping others realize theirs! Learn more at www.ssvainc.org
TASA - Our mission for over 40 years has been to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. As an affiliate of the nation’s oldest leading grassroots Autism organization, the Autism Society of America, we serve thousands of members of the local Autism community each year. Our vision of a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it - including education, advocacy efforts, and supports, and services throughout the lifespan.
Thrive With Artie - Thrive with ARTIE is an app for teens and adults with autism that teaches life skills, social skills and executive function skills.
Virginia Autism Foundation -
