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Autism Resource Guide

Nov 07, 2024 02:07PM ● By Leigh Anne Van Doren

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Autism-Friendly Resources and Services in the Fredericksburg Area

Finding supportive and inclusive environments for children with autism is essential for their development and well-being. Below is a list of autism-friendly preschools, activities, healthcare and support services in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. These venues offer inclusive settings that cater to children with autism and often host sensory-friendly events.

Advocacy and Legal Support

Disability Law Center of Virginia: 800-552-3962

Parent to Parent of Virginia: 804-795-1481

Reaching Potentials VA, LLC: Pamela Gorski, BCBA, LBA; 540-368-8087

Autism and Support Organizations

Autism Service Dogs of America: autismservicedogsofamerica.com

Autism Society of America: 800-3AUTISM

Autism Society of Central Virginia: 804-257-0192 (list of doctors)

Autism Source: Online directory of services nationwide; autismsource.org

Child Find (Ages 2-4)

Caroline: 804-633-5088

Fredericksburg: 540-372-1130 (ext. 2556)

King George: 540-775-8639

Spotsylvania: 540-582-7020

Stafford: 540-899-6000, [email protected]

Health and Therapy Services

Acorn Health: 844-244-1818

Behavioral Health and Wellness: 540-370-1888

Breakthrough Behaviors: 540-225-1020

 

CA Human Services: 800-649-8481

Infant and Toddler Connection of Virginia (0-2)

  • Richmond Main Office: 804-786-3710
  • Rappahannock Area: 540-372-3561 or 877-268-4169

Children’s Hospital of Richmond - Fredericksburg Therapy Center: 540-891-4485

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU: 804-828-CHOR (2467)

Compass Counseling: 540-339-3640

Cooking Autism: 321-480-5029

Disability Resource Center of the Rappahannock Area, Inc.: 540-373-2559

Learning Enhancement Center: 540-412-0992

Fleming Speech Therapy Services: 540-720-2261

Helping Hands Therapy Services: 540-657-1423

Mary Washington Pediatric Therapy: 540-446-2654

Milestones Play Gym and Pediatric Therapy: 540-569-9820

Parent Education-Infant Development Program (RACSB): 540-371-1712 or 540-373-3223

Paragon Autism Resources: 540-479-3889

Pratt Pediatrics: 540-834-5430

Preferred Pediatrics: 540-604-9500

Reaching Potentials VA: 540-368-8087

Resilience Counseling and Social Skills Center: 540-699-0226

Sheila C. Johnson Center for Clinical Services, UVA: 434-924-7034

Sparks Adaptive Development Academy: 540-618-4115

Stafford County Rising Star Early Childhood: 540-368-2559

The Marshall School: 540-412-0992

Therapy Toolbox: 540-693-0527

VCU Developmental Clinic: 804-828-CHOR (2467)

 

 

Parent Resource Centers

Caroline: 804-633-7083

Fredericksburg: 540-372-1127

King George: 540-755-5833

Spotsylvania: 540-582-7060

Stafford: 540-899-6000

Special Needs Activities

Alum Spring Park: 540-372-1086

AMC Potomac Mills 18: Sensory-friendly movies; 703-490-5151

Darby’s Dancers: Inclusive dance program for children with special needs; darbysdancers.com

Fun Land of Fredericksburg (special sensory friendly events): 540-386-1351

Paragon Autism Resources: Hosts sensory-friendly events and activities for children with autism; 540-479-3889, paragonautismservices.com

Rappahannock YMCA Sensory-Friendly Pool Days and Open Swim: 540-371-9622
Caroline Y: Sundays, 3-4 p.m.

Rappahannock YMCA Special Needs Activities: 540-371-9622. Includes finding friends program, adult art classes, tennis training, fitness adventure exercise class, volunteering and vocational skills training.

Sensory Kindness with Santa: Spotsylvania Towne Centre: Nov. 23, 9-11 a.m.

Sensory Movie Theaters (check for specific times)

AMC Potomac Mills 18: 703-490-5151 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge, VA

EVO Entertainment:   276-246-8329 51 Towne Centre Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA

Regal Cinemas: 844-462-7342, 3301 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA

Sensory Storytime: CRRL locations, librarypoint.org

Sky Zone Trampoline Park: 540-368-6390, Sky Zone Fredericksburg

Special Olympics Area 11: 540-891-0099

Spectrum Sea Turtles by Fusion Rehab & Wellness: Located in YMCA; fusionpta.com, [email protected]

Spotsylvania County Little League Challenger Division: [email protected]

Step VA: Theater and drama classes for special needs; support groups; 757-535-1963

SwimKids Swim School: Special needs swim program; 540-446-KIDS

Therapeutic Riding Association of Virginia: 703-508-7046

 

Special Education Offices

Caroline: 804-633-5088

Fredericksburg: 540-372-1127

King George: 540-775-8610

Spotsylvania: 540-834-2500

Stafford: 540-658-6500

Training and Education Resources

Autism Speaks

Virginia Autism Council: 804-827-0108

Virginia Autism Resource Center: 855-711-6987

Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy: 804-257-0857

This list serves as a resource for families seeking autism-friendly services and activities in the Fredericksburg area. For additional information or updates, please reach out to [email protected]

 

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