Georgia Resources

Georgia has a number of resources available for individuals with autism and their families. Here are a few organizations and programs that provide support and services for individuals with autism in Georgia:

1. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD): This state agency provides support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, through a range of programs and services.
2. The Georgia Autism Alliance: This organization provides support, advocacy, and resources for individuals with autism and their families, and it works to raise awareness about autism and advocate for increased support and services for individuals with autism in Georgia.
3. The Marcus Autism Center: This world-renowned autism research and treatment center is located in Atlanta and provides a range of services and programs for individuals with autism, including diagnostic evaluations, behavioral and speech therapy, and parent training.
4. Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities: This state council provides information, resources, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, and it works to promote increased access to services and supports for individuals with autism in Georgia.
5. Babies Can't Wait: This is Georgia’s early intervention program that offers a variety of coordinated services for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to three years of age, and their families. Part C early intervention builds on and provides support and resources to assist family members and caregivers to enhance children's learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.

These are just a few of the resources available for individuals with autism and their families in Georgia. It is always a good idea to speak with a healthcare professional or book an appointment for information and guidance on the specific services and supports available in your area.

Georgia has a number of resources available for individuals with autism and their families. Here are a few organizations and programs that provide support and services for individuals with autism in Georgia:

1. Georgia Autism Center: Dr. Fox assesses children as young as 12 months through early adulthood to detect signs of neurocognitive or developmental delays. For children under 16 months, she offers a screening to determine if that child is at risk for an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Fox also assesses adults with developmental disabilities to assist with obtaining resources in the community. Located in Peachtree Corners.
2. Harmony Behavior Consultants: Harmony's focus is to provide quality, evidence-based therapy to the individual child and their families to establish and enhance socially important behaviors. We are committed to creating a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Our goal is to strengthen and aid in developmental milestones that are socially significant. Located in Fulton/Cobb County
3. Talk Time Speech and Language Therapy : This world-renowned autism research and treatment center is located in Atlanta and provides a range of services and programs for individuals with autism, including diagnostic evaluations, behavioral and speech therapy, and parent training.
4. Pediatric Ear Nose Throat of Atlanta: We are the largest privately owned pediatric ENT provider in Georgia, and the thousands of kids we see each year prepares us to see the most important patient of them all – Your Child.
5. Babies Can't Wait: This is Georgia’s early intervention program that offers a variety of coordinated services for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to three years of age, and their families. Part C early intervention builds on and provides support and resources to assist family members and caregivers to enhance children's learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.

These are just a few of the resources available for individuals with autism and their families in Georgia. It is always a good idea to speak with a healthcare professional or book an appointment for information and guidance on the specific services and supports available in your area.