2026 Best Schools and Services for Children with Autism in Atlanta

These schools and services provide special learning strategies for children with autism in metro Atlanta, helping to put them on the path to success.

[Featured Schools and Services]

A to Z Pediatric Therapy

A to Z Pediatric Therapy cares for the whole child, providing comprehensive, coordinated pediatric therapy in Atlanta. Collaborative, individualized care plans are tailored to each child to support communication, behavior, sensory needs, play and independence with a whole-child, neurodiversity-affirming approach.

ABA Journey

At ABA Journey, empathetic, team-based ABA therapy helps kids and families flourish. A dedicated team creates tailored ABA therapy plans to meet each client’s specific needs and goals. Through one-on-one sessions and family collaboration, they empower progress and a better quality of life for children on the autism spectrum.

ABLE Kids

ABLE Kids serves children ages 2-6 who  have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and need 35+ hours/week of applied behavioral therapy (ABA) services. Each child learns 1:1 with a registered behavioral technician in a preschool-like environment, receiving specialized therapy based on their needs.

Atlanta Autism Center

Atlanta Autism Center provides family-centered diagnostic and therapy services for children with autism spectrum disorder. ASD services include initial diagnosis, ongoing management, help with communication and daily activities, medication management, ABA, physical, occupational, speech, feeding therapies, and referral to specialty care as needed.

Atlanta Public Schools

APS Department of Special Education partners with parents to ensure all children with disabilities achieve and are provided a continuum of appropriate, specialized services and supports. These services can open a window of hope for a brighter future for children and young adults identified with a disability or developmental delay.

Centria Autism

Centria Autism offers in-home and center-based ABA therapy in the greater Atlanta area, ensuring families have access to the support they need. Their ABA therapy services are designed to ensure that every child is in a supportive environment where they feel motivated and eager to participate.

The Cottage School

Serving grades K-12, The Cottage School (TCS) celebrates 40 years of creating success stories for who learn differently. TCS emphasizes small class sizes with a 10:1 student to teacher ratio and balances academics with afternoon experiential classes such as a comprehensive music program, coding, culinary arts and video production.

Fulton County Schools

Fulton County Schools Services for Exceptional Children offers free diagnostic evaluations for children ages three and older with a suspected disability, including developmental, speech and language delays, autism, hearing, vision and orthopedic impairments.

Georgia Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics

At GCADP, their mission is to help your child get there. They are a family-centered medical practice providing comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric (DBP) medical care for children, teens and their family members.

Inspire Pediatric Neurology

Dr. Reet Sidhu is a developmental specialist with over 25 years of experience evaluating children and adults for autism, ADHD and a wide range of neurodevelopmental concerns. Dr. Sidhu and her team believe in collaborating closely with schools, therapists, and parents in getting children on the path to achieving their fullest potential.

Mill Springs Academy

The Mill Springs community is dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of students in grades 1-12 who have not realized their full potential in traditional classroom settings. A stimulating and challenging learning environment maximizes individual potential and ensures that students of all levels are well-equipped for success in school and in life.

The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics

The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics is Atlanta’s holistic autism specialist that demystifies the confusion about the autism spectrum and ultimately empowers families and their children to lead successful lives.

Threshold Community Partners – Dave Nelson, LPC

Dave Nelson, LPC is a mental health counselor supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those on the autism spectrum, and their families. Treatment modalities include individual work (which can include talking, playing and experiential activity) and group work (social groups, critical thinking groups, interest-based groups), as well as family support and consultations.