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]