Resources in Graham County

School Resources

Robbinsville Elementary, Middle, and High Schools

  • Exceptional Children (EC) district contact: Kristy Mintz
  • Cynthia Saunooke
  • EC teachers
    • Robbinsville Elementary School
      • Vicki Burchfield, 3-4
      • Forsythia Cable, 5-6
      • Allison Rogers, PT SLP
    • Robbinsville High School
      • Anna Stewart
      • Linea Cable
      • Cheryl Morgan

Autism Resource Specialists

"Autism Resource Specialists connect families to resources and provide training to help you become your child’s best advocate. As parents of children with autism, they understand your concerns." Autism Society of North Carolina | Find Help

Specialists through the Autism Society of North Carolina

  • Juliette Heim
    • 800-442-2762
  • Mariela Maldonado (Senior Hispanic Outreach & Support Coordinator)

Mental Health

Appalachian Community Services

  • Youth Services
    • Diagnostic Assessment, Intensive in-home services, Psychological testing, Medication Management, Individual, group, and family therapy
  • IDD services
    • Service Coordination, Community Services, Respite Services, Supported employment, Residential Services
  • Tailored Care Management
  • Office Address:
    • 217 South Main St. Robbinsville, NC 28771
  • Office Phone:

    • 828-479-6466  

  • Appalachian Community Services | Behavioral Health | North Carolina

ABA Therapy

What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy and why should we choose to do it?

The following resource explains methods, techniques, teaching methods, misconceptions and more:

Understanding ABA Therapy: How It Works and How It Can Help Your Child | Autism Toolkit of Georgia

 

Clearway Autism Services

"At Clearway Autism Services, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to take the lead in their own growth. Our mission is simple — we clear the way so children and families living with autism can thrive." ABA Therapy in Western NC | Clearway Autism Services 

  • Why pick Clearway?
    • Personalized ABA therapy in the home
    • Clinician-owned, not corporate-run
    • Assent-based, family-centered approach
    • Collaboration with parents and providers
  • Services:
    • ABA Therapy
    • School Consultations
    • Parent Consultation
    • Caregiver Collaboration
  • Contact: 828-222-4277

Alight Behavioral Therapy

"At Alight Behavioral Therapy, we provide personalized, in-home ABA therapy and autism evaluations, all designed to help children on the autism spectrum reach their full potential." https://alightaba.com/ 

  • You will start by having a telehealth visit then after a care provider will be sent for in-home services.
  • Why pick Alight?
    • Positivity and Warmth
    • Customized Learning
    • Quality, Trained Professionals
    • Our Office Comes to You
    • Insurance Support
  • Services:
    • Home Based ABA
      • Comprehensive Assessment
      • Individualized Treatment
      • Plans
      • One-on-one therapy
      • Parent Training and Involvement
      • School and Community Integration
    • Autism Diagnostic Evaluations
      • Easy Scheduling
      • Professional At-Home Evaluation
      • Clear, Next-Step Recommendations
  • Insurances Accepted:
    • aetna
    • BlueCross BlueShield
    • Tricare
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • wellcare
    • carolina complete health
    • Partners
    • Healthy Blue
    • Department of Human Services
    • PrimeWest Health
    • UCare
    • Alliance Health
    • Trillium
    • Vaya Health
  • Contact: 984-309-0750

Royal ABA

"We empower children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental challenges to reach their full potential. Our goal is to create meaningful, lasting improvements in the lives of the children and families we serve." Giving each child the Royal ABA treatment. | Royal ABA

  • Begin with telehealth visit, then will send a care provider to the home
  • Why pick Royal?
    • BCBA-supervised care
    • Personalized Goals
    • Family Partnership
    • Transparent Results
    • Trusted Team
  • Services:
    • Home-Based Therapy
    • Parent Training
    • Social Consultation
    • Social Skills Development
    • Specialized Programs
  • Insurances accepted:
    • Alliance Health
    • Trillium
    • Partners
    • Wellcare
    • BlueCross BlueShield
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • Healthy Blue
    • VayaHealth

Contact: 984-468-6667