North Carolina autism & developmental disability services

North Carolina serves families through LME/MCOs (local management entities/managed care organizations) that authorize Innovations Waiver services and behavioral health supports.

State agency & local entities

NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance UseState division overseeing IDD services and the Innovations Waiver.
LME/MCO directoryFind the local management entity that authorizes services in your county.
NC Council on Developmental DisabilitiesState DD council funding advocacy and family leadership.

Early intervention

NC Infant-Toddler ProgramPart C early intervention through Children's Developmental Services Agencies.

Parent support & advocacy

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)North Carolina's Parent Training and Information center.
Disability Rights North CarolinaProtection and advocacy agency for North Carolinians with disabilities.

University & autism organizations

TEACCH Autism Program (UNC)Originators of the TEACCH approach, offering clinical services and parent training statewide.
Autism Society of North CarolinaLarge statewide organization with direct services, chapters, and camps.

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