Resources in Swain County

School Resources

Public Schools

  • EC Director: Lisa Waldroup
  • EC Preschool Coordinator: Kristie Wike
  • Many resources included on website: Exceptional Children | Swain County Schools
  • Cherokee Elementary School
    • Exceptional Children’s Services
      • Special Education Support Specialist: Mollie Robinson
      • CES Lifeskills Teacher (STARS): Paulette Clark
      • STARS Teacher: Lisa Murphy
      • SPED Kindergarten Teacher: Karen Stockton
      • Second Grade SPED Teacher: Trina Appleton
      • Third Grade SPED Teacher: Susan White
      • Fourth Grade SPED Teacher: Samantha Crowe-Hernandez
      • Fifth Grade SPED Teacher: Shae Deck
      • Fifth Grade SPED Teacher: Vangie Hyatt
      • SPED Parent Liaison: Melissa Williams
    • Guidance Counseling and Therapy
      • School Counselor: Ashley Oxendine
      • Physical Therapist: Linda Lunnen
      • Occupational/Physical Therapist: Betina Woody
      • Speech Therapist: Allison Reece
      • Audiologist: Jerelyn Curtis
      • Language Pathologist: Devlin Wilde
      • Mental Health Behavior Support Specialist: Maggie Welch
  • Mountain Discovery Charter School (Elementary)
    • EC Coordinator and Self-Contained Classroom Lead Teacher: Lendy Ayers
    • EC Lead Teacher Kindergarten-2nd Grade: Tammy Powers
    • EC Lead Teacher Grades 3-5: Alexandra Nichols
    • EC Lead Teacher Grades 6-8: Alana Powers
  • East Elementary

 

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:

    • 100 Teptal Terrace Bryson City, NC 28713

  • Office Phone:

    • 828-488-3294 

  • 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

ABA Advantage

Why Families in Swain County Choose ABA Advantage

  • Local Expertise: We understand the unique needs of families in Swain County and surrounding communities.
  • In-Home and Community-Based Services: We come to you—whether at home, in school, or in community settings.
  • Compassionate Team: Our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and therapists provide personalized support every step of the way.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Designed to fit your family’s lifestyle.

Our ABA Services in Swain County

  • Early intervention programs
  • In-home ABA therapy
  • Social skills development
  • Parent and caregiver training
  • School and community support

Insurances accepted:

  • superior healthplan
  • ambetter health
  • Amerigroup
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross BlueSheild
  • CHIP Children's Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Humana
  • Magellan Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Star Kids
  • United Healthcare
  • aetna

Contact:

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

Physical Therapy

Why Physical Therapy? 

This article dives into how physical therapy can be helpful for children with autism: Guide | Physical Therapy Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder | Choose PT 

Smoky Mountain Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy

Office Address: 80 Songbird Forest Lane Bryson City, NC 28713

Contact: (828)-550-3923 

Smoky Mountain Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy | PT in WNC

Occupational Therapy

Why Occupational Therapy?

This article dives into how occupational therapy can be helpful for children with autism: Understanding Occupational Therapy for Autism: A Complete Tutorial for Caregivers 

Swain Community Hospital

Anna H Walls, O.T.

Contact: (828) 488-4009 

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