Refer a Child for ABA Therapy
Thank you for supporting families. Autism FIRST partners with pediatricians, schools, and community providers to help families access evidence based autism services with clarity and compassion.
We will confirm next steps with the family, support documentation, and guide scheduling.
Referral Options
Choose the referral method that works best for your office, school, or care team.
Download a Referral Form
Download a referral form to complete and send back to our team using the method that works best for your office.
Download form →Call or Fax Referral
Call our team for guidance or fax a signed referral form and supporting documentation. Our intake team will follow up with the family.
Phone: (844) 822-2250
Fax: (703) 435-4021
Email Referral
Email referral documentation securely using your preferred method for PHI.
Email: info@autismfirstus.com
How to Refer
A simple process designed to be easy for providers, schools, and care teams.
What to Include
- Child’s name and date of birth
- Caregiver name, phone, and email
- Reason for referral and primary concerns
- Insurance information (if available)
- Diagnosis documentation (if available)
- Relevant reports (school, OT, SLP, psych, medical)
If a diagnosis is not available, we can still guide the family on next steps and appropriate pathways.
What Happens Next
- We contact the family to confirm needs and service options.
- We review coverage and help clarify requirements and documentation.
- We schedule intake and outline the next steps for care.
- We coordinate care so families feel supported and informed.
When preferred, we can provide status updates to the referring professional within appropriate privacy guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for providers and school teams.
Who can refer?
Pediatricians, specialists, psychologists, schools, therapists, and community providers may submit a referral.
Is a diagnosis required?
Not always. If a diagnosis is needed for coverage, our team will guide the family on next steps.
How does the family start?
Families can call our intake line or submit an inquiry form. We follow up to confirm options and scheduling.
Do you offer clinic and home based care?
Yes. Many locations provide hybrid care. Service availability depends on location and clinical needs.
Can you share referral status updates?
Yes, when appropriate. We can share high level updates within privacy guidelines and caregiver consent.
How do I choose the right location?
Use the Locations page to find the closest clinic or home based team. Our intake team can also guide routing.
Need the Right Location?
Autism FIRST provides clinic based and home based services across Virginia. Use our Locations page to identify the best clinic or home based team.
