Diagnostic Resources
The successful navigation of autism starts with an accurate diagnosis. Autism Toolkit has identified diagnostic centers across Georgia that can be trusted to provide concerned families and individuals with an honest assessment and clear next steps.
Name: Middle Georgia Behavioral Health Center
Address: 2278 Moody Road, Suite D Warner Robins GA 31088
Phone Number: (478) 929-0294
Website: https://mgabehavioralhealth.com/autism/
Outside of Warner Robins, there are some service-providers in Macon, GA that can assist with Autism Diagnosis:
Name: Atrium Health Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Address:1014 Forsyth Street
Macon, GA 31201
Phone Number:478-633-8100
Email:autism@navicenthealth.org.
Website: https://childrenshospitalnh.org/services-centers/autism-developmental-center/
Name: Seva Counseling
Address: 3312 Northside Drive, Macon, Georgia 31210, United States
Phone Number: (478) 387-0576
Website: https://sevacounseling.com
You can find additional locations that can do diagnostic testing by searching for “Diagnosis” on the Directory page of the Autism ToolKit (https://www.autismtoolkit.org/directory/).
Autism Resources
Early Intervention Resources
When autism is detected early in a child’s life, early intervention treatments may have significant impacts on the their development. These treatments take place during the earliest formative years, when a child’s brain is its most “elastic.” Both in-person and remote early intervention services are available.
You can find additional locations that can provide early intervention services by searching for “Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Early Intervention Therapies” on the Directory page of the Autism ToolKit (https://www.autismtoolkit.org/directory/).
In-Clinic Early Intervention
In-clinic early intervention services are services that are done at a clinic that has a brick-and-mortar address. These are services where you would drive your child to a specific location to receive treatment.
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Name: Surpass Behavioral Health
Address: 820 Duke Avenue, Suite A
Warner Robins, GA 31093
Phone Number: Clinic Phone: (478) 225-3880
Intake Phone: (888) 227-7212
Email: intake@surpassbh.com
Website: https://surpassbehavioralhealth.com/locations/warner-robins-ga/
Insurances Accepted: BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicaid, Tricare
Type of Therapy Done: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Where Therapies are Performed: In-Home, In-Clinic, and/or School Based
- Clinic Based: https://surpassbehavioralhealth.com/our-services/clinic-based-aba/
- In-home and school based: https://surpassbehavioralhealth.com/our-services/
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Name: Goal Point Behavioral Group
Address: 644 Tallulah Trail
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone Number: 478-225-2179
Email:478-225-2179
Website: https://goalpointaba.com/?utm_source=NEXT&utm_medium=Google_website_Warner_Robins
Insurances Accepted: United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Medicaid, BlueCross BlueShield, CareSource, Amerigroup, PeachState Health Plan, and WellCare Health Plans
Type of Therapy Done: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech therapy, Caregiver training, Social Skills Groups, and telehealth services.
Where Therapies are Performed: In-Clinic
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Name: ABA Unlimited
Address: 108 Featherstone Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone Number: 478-313-5093
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.abaunlimitedllc.com/contact-5
Insurances Accepted: TRICARE, Medicaid, Peach State, Amerigroup, Aetna, Humana, Anthem BCBS of GA and BCBS FEP.
Type of Therapy Done: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Where Therapies are Performed: In-Clinic
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Name: Compass Behavioral & Developmental Consultants LLC
Address: 225 Smithville Church Rd,, Suite 1100,Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone Number: 800-832-9419 Ext. 4
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.abaunlimitedllc.com/contact-5
Insurance Accepted: Tricare, Georgia Department of Community Health, Anthem, BCBS, Peach Care, United Healthcare, Aetna, Georgia Medicaid
Type of Therapy Done: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Where Therapies are Performed: In-Clinic, Home, School
Home/School: https://www.compassaid.com/home-based-therapy
Center based: https://www.compassaid.com/center-based-services
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Name: ABA Unlimited
Address: 108 Featherstone Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone Number: 478-313-5093
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.abaunlimitedllc.com/contact-5
Insurances Accepted: TRICARE, Medicaid, Peach State, Amerigroup, Aetna, Humana, Anthem BCBS of GA and BCBS FEP.
Type of Therapy Done: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Where Therapies are Performed: In-Clinic
Remote Early Intervention
Remote early intervention services includes services that are done in-home, in-school, in-community, or virtually. To receive these services, a technician will go to where your child is, or you and your child will receive services using a computer or tablet.
If you would like to find additional options for remote or in-home early intervention therapies, please visit: https://www.autismtoolkit.org/resource/the-early-intervention-phone-book/ .
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Name: Middle Georgia Behavioral Health Center
Address: 2278 Moody Road, Suite D Warner Robins GA 31088
Phone Number: (478) 929-0294
Website: https://mgabehavioralhealth.com/telehealth/
Description: “Our telehealth solution allows you to schedule an appointment directly online and have the entire therapy session take place digitally. While you don’t need a video camera, we do recommend you use one”
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Name: Goal Point Behavioral Group
Address: 644 Tallulah Trail
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone Number: 478-225-2179
Email:478-225-2179
Website: https://goalpointaba.com/telehealth/
Insurances Accepted: United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Medicaid, BlueCross BlueShield, CareSource, Amerigroup, PeachState Health Plan, and WellCare Health Plans
Type of Therapy Done: “Our telehealth training for caregivers uses telecommunication technologies such as Skype to talk with a Behavior Analyst in addition to participating in training modules specifically for parents of children with ASD.”
Therapy and Satellite Services
Individuals with autism often benefit from physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, feeding therapy, and others.
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Name: Sense Abilities
Address: 905 Arrowhead Trail
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone Number: (478) 333-6363
Email:Information@senseabilities.net
Website :https://senseabilities.net
Type of Therapy: Speech Therpay, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Hippotherapy (Horses)
Where Therapies are Performed: In-Clinic
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Name: Playground Children’s Therapy
Address: 208 Smithville Church Rd, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone Number: 478- 333-2333
Email:info@pctga.com
Website: https://www.playgroundchildrenstherapy.net/#FAQ
Type of Therapy: Art therapy, mindfulness, speech therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy
Where Therapies are Performed: In-Clinic
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Name: Impact Therapy
Address: 1291 S Houston Lake Rd
1291 S Houston Lake Rd, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone Number: 478) 333-2999
Website: http://impacttherapyga.com/#services
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Amerigroup, BlueCross Blue Shield, Coventry, Humana, Medicaid, Peachstate, Tricare, United Health Care, Wellcare
Type of Therapy Done: Speech, occupational, and physical therapy
Where Therapies are Performed: In-Clinic
Support Services
Throughout Georgia, Autism Toolkit has identified support services that help families and individuals navigate their autism journey. Below, you’ll find local service providers who offer services ranging from caretaker support groups to occupational training for individuals with autism.
School Services and IEP Assistance
All public and many private schools in Georgia offer special services for students with autism, but navigating the process of securing those services can be difficult. Below are some local resources to help your family identify and secure the school resources to help your student thrive.
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Name: Waves Autism Center
Phone Number: 478-733-2597
Address: 1000 Corporate Pointe, Suite A8 ,Warner Robins, GA 31088
Email: wavesautismcenter@gmail.com
Website: https://www.wavesautismcenter.com
Description of Services: Provides support, social interactions, educational, and vocational opportunities, creating friendships and connections that will last a lifetime!
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Name: ABA Unlimited
Address: 108 Featherstone Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone Number: 478-313-5093
Website: https://www.abaunlimitedllc.com
Description of Services: School Services and Help with IEPs, advocacy from a behavior analyst
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Name: ChanceLight Autism Services
Address: 820 Duke Avenue, Warner Robins, GA 31093
Phone Number: 478-225-3880
Website: https://chancelight.com
Description of Services: Throughout the academic year, we maintain vigilant monitoring of student progress, program efficacy, and our ability to nurture hope, ensuring ongoing success for all
Support Groups for Parents and Caretakers
You can’t pour from an empty glass. As a caretaker for an individual with autism, you need to take care of yourself, as well as for your loved one. Local support groups are a great way to share your concerns and learn from others, while connecting with others who are in similar situations.
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Name: Special Needs Parents of Georgia
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/georgiasnparents/
Description of Services: Online parent support group
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Name: Moving Over Mountains Against Autism
Phone Number: 706-495-3161
Email: mominc2013@gmail.com
Website: mom2013.com
Description of Services: Online parent support group, supporting families affected by autism through education, resources, and community-building initiatives
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Name: Autism Is- Warner Robins Autism Community
Website:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1076587459213956/
Description of Services: Online Facebook support group
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Name: Central Geogia Autism
Address: Central Georgia Autism, Ltd. PO Box 28981, Macon, Georgia 31221
Email: centralgeorgiaautism@gmail.com
Website: https://www.centralgaautism.org
Description of Services: Support group for parents, community events and resources, parent information sessions, speakers, scholarships
Summer Camps for Kids and Adults With Autism
Play is often overlooked as a vital part of childhood development. Local play groups and camps for kids with autism can allow these special children to develop skills ranging from basic motor functions to appropriate social interactions in a safe and monitored setting.
If you would like to see a complete list of summer camps that work with autistic kids, teens, and adults, please see our Summer Camps for Autistic Kids list: https://www.autismtoolkit.org/resource/summer-camps-for-autistic-kids/
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Name: Waves Summer Day Camps
Phone Number: 478-733-2597
Email: wavesautismcenter@gmail.com
Website: https://www.wavesautismcenter.com/online-summer-camp
Description of Services: M-F in June and July: Autistic children and young adults. Session One is for elementary and middle school aged children; Session Two is for high schoolers and young adults. Activities include art, culinary skills, woodworking, outdoor survival skills, and more
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Name: Special Olympics, Area 8
Phone Number: 770-414-9390
Email: santiago.arias@specialolympicsga.org
Website: https://www.specialolympicsga.org
Description of Services: Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Our goal is to help bring persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens.
Autism-Friendly Community Locations
Interaction with one’s community is another vital part of life that can be challenging for those with autism. Below is a list of locations that provide autism-friendly programming, such as sensory hours, recreational sports, creative programs, and buddy-match pairings.
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Name: Warner Robins High School Partners Club
Email: rebecca.white@hcbe.net
Website: https://wrhs.hcbe.net/partnersclub
Description of Services: The Partners Club brings high school students and physically/intellectually disabled students together to provide sports training for Special Olympic Sports and to spend additional time together enjoying other social and recreational activities in the school and community.
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Name: Adapted Sports; Houston County Sharks
Email: rebecca.white@hcbe.net
Website: https://wrhs.hcbe.net/partnersclub
Description of Services: The Partners Club brings high school students and physically/intellectually disabled students together to provide sports training for Special Olympic Sports and to spend additional time together enjoying other social and recreational activities in the school and community.
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Name: Special Olympics, Area 8
Phone Number: 770-414-9390
Email: santiago.arias@specialolympicsga.org
Website: https://www.specialolympicsga.org
Description of Services: Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Our goal is to help bring persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens.
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Name: AMC Movie Theater Sensory showings
Website: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Description of Services: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) of every month.
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Name: Walmart Sensory Hours
Phone Number: 478-953-7070
Address: Walmart Supercenter #13672720 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, GA31093
Website: https://www.walmart.com/store/1367-warner-robins-ga
Description of Services: Sensory friendly hours Mon- Sun 8-10am with lowered lights, televisions off, and no music.
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Name: Inclusive Play
Phone Number: 4478-366-8114
Address: Events in Middle Georgia
Email: InclusivePlay@SJIP.org
Website: https://sjip.org
Description of Services: We will provide a safe, fun, nurturing environment where children can play and learn together. Our social events are specifically designed to be inclusive for all children.
Respite Care and Day Programs
Respite services and day programs give caregivers time to rest and recharge while providing autistic people with opportunities to make friends, build relationships, and develop new skills.
You can find additional locations that can do respite services and day programs by searching for “Respite Services and Day Programs” on the Directory page of the Autism ToolKit (https://www.autismtoolkit.org/directory/).
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Name: Abilities Discovered
Address: 211 Corder Rd, Warner Robins, GA 31088.
Phone Number: (478) 923-7727
Email: abilitiesdiscoveredinc@gmail.com
Website: https://adiorg.com/services/community-living/
Description of Services: Areas of support include healthcare, housing, meal preparation, money management, mobility, shopping, education, advocacy, family support, use of leisure time and developing successful relationships. Services are customized to each individual and are provided to individuals that reside in their own or their family’s home.
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Name: New Generation Health Services
Address: 1701 Elberta Road, Warner Robins, GA 31093
Phone Number: 478-333-3472
Email: nghealthservices@nghsga.com
Website: https://nghsga.com
Description of Services: For elderly and disabled individuals. Services include personal support services, assisted living services, home delivered meals, emergency response system
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Name: Waves Autism Center
Phone Number: 478-733-2597
Address: 1000 Corporate Pointe, Suite A8,Warner Robins, GA 31088
Email: wavesautismcenter@gmail.com
Website: https://www.wavesautismcenter.com
Description of Services: Provides support, social interactions, educational, and vocational opportunities, creating friendships and connections that will last a lifetime!
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Name: Falcon Group Home
Phone Number: (478) 929-6600
Address: 202 North Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA
Email: info@hcaec.com
Website: https://www.happyhourservicecenter.org
Services Offered: Residential Services
School Services and Help with IEPs
Transitional Skills Services
As an autistic person grows to adulthood, transitioning out of their parents’ or guardians’ care and into independence can be scary. Transitional skills services are designed to help participants acquire the socialization and adaptive skills needed to manage day-to-day life.
You can find additional locations that can help with transitional skills by searching for “Independent Living Skills” on the Directory page of the Autism ToolKit (https://www.autismtoolkit.org/directory/).
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Name: Warner Robins Vocational Rehab
Address: 103 Jim Mason Court, Warner Robbins, GA 31088
Phone Number: (844) 367-4872
Website: https://gvs.georgia.gov/locations/warner-robins-vr-office
Description of Services: Vocational Rehab helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment
Schools for Autistic Students
Schools for kids with disabilities and/or autism often have smaller class sizes, specially trained teachers and therapists, individualized teaching methods, and sensory-friendly environments. For some students, this type of setting can reduce stress, improve communication and social skills, and provide the specialized support they need to reach their full potential.
Below, we list schools specifically designed for children with autism / disabilities, and schools that can accommodate autistic students.
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Name: UGA Destination Dawgs
Address:850 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30602Phone Number: 706-542-3457
Email: DestinationDawgs@uga.edu
Website: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ihdd/destination-dawgs
Description of Services: Students with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 18 -25 who have a personal desire – and support from family- to gain skills for self-determination, independent living, and career development at the University of Georgia. Students who complete the program will receive a UGA Certificate in College and Career Readiness from the UGA Center on Continuing Education bearing +/- 100 continuing education units.
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Name: Clemson Life
Address: 101 Gantt Circle Suite G-01 Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634
Phone Number: 864-656-0501
Email:clemsonlifehcp@g.clemson.edu
Website: https://www.clemson.edu/education/programs/programs/culife/
Description of Services: The ClemsonLIFE Program offers a two-year Basic Program that incorporates functional academics, independent living, employment, social/leisure skills, and health/wellness skills in a public university setting with the goal of producing self-sufficient young adults.
Job Training and Employment Services
Autistic adults can benefit from programs that provide workplace coaching, skill-building, and job placement support. The resources below connect individuals to programs offering training, internships, and employment opportunities tailored to their needs.
You can find additional locations that can help with job training and employment by searching for “Job Skills Training and Employment Assistance” on the Directory page of the Autism ToolKit (https://www.autismtoolkit.org/directory/).
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Name: Warner Robins Vocational Rehab
Address: 103 Jim Mason Court, Warner Robbins, GA 31088
Phone Number: (844) 367-4872
Website: https://gvs.georgia.gov/locations/warner-robins-vr-office
Description of Services: Vocational Rehab helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment
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Name: Abilities Discovered
Address: 211 Corder Rd, Warner Robins, GA 31088.
Phone Number: (478) 923-7727
Email: abilitiesdiscoveredinc@gmail.com
Website: https://adiorg.com/services/supported-employment/
Description of Services: Supported Employment means paid employment which is for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities for whom competitive employment at or above minimum wage is unlikely and who, because of their disabilities, need intensive ongoing support to perform in a work setting. Abilities Discovered, Inc. currently has participants employed at Kroger, Publix, the City of Warner Robins, Robins Air Force Base, McDonalds, and more!
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Name: Waves Summer Day Camps
Phone Number: 478-733-2597
Email: wavesautismcenter@gmail.com
Website: https://www.wavesautismcenter.com/online-summer-camp
Description of Services: Workplace readiness workshops
Housing Options for Autistic Adults
Supportive housing helps autistic adults live safely and independently. Options include group homes, supervised apartments, and independent living with periodic assistance, often paired with life skills coaching and community support.
You can find additional locations that can assist with finding residential options by searching for “Residential Services and Assisted Living” on the Directory page of the Autism ToolKit (https://www.autismtoolkit.org/directory/).
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Name: Middle Flint Health and Wellness
Address: 940-A GA Highway 96, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone Number: (478) 988-1222
Website: https://middleflinthw.org/programs/
Criteria for Residence: Developmental disability
Type of Housing: Community housing, Community living support (personal support services), day program, independent group residence, cluster apartments
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Name: Happy Hours Service Center
Address: 202 North Davis Drive Warner Robins, GA 31093
Phone Number: (478) 929-6600
Email: info@hcaec.com
Website: https://www.happyhourservicecenter.org/residential-programs/
Criteria for Residence: Developmental disability
Type of Housing: “Based on individual needs, we offer twenty-four hour Residential Group Home Service and a Semi-Independent Supported Living Service. There are six 4-bedroom group homes which offer 24-hour supervision, with transportation available. “