2026 Best Schools and Services for Children with Autism in Atlanta

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

[Featured Schools and Services]

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.

Aim Higher ABA

Aim Higher ABA provides individualized consultations and intervention services for children with autism spectrum disorders. Their behavior specialists utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and additional modalities to empower children with skills to thrive in their social, educational, and home settings.

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.

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 Behavior Associates

The compassionate, skilled ABA professionals at Georgia Behavior work alongside you to harnesses your child’s challenges and gifts, teaching them the skills they need to grow into a confident, successful adult. Teaching is done through play in your child’s natural surroundings, giving them essential skills for a lifetime of joy and independence.

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.

Marcus Autism Center

Marcus Autism Center is dedicated to helping children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They provide comprehensive evaluations, diagnostic services, behavioral therapy and research programs to families living with ASD.

Mill Springs Academy

The Mill Springs community is dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of students 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.

Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Certified Autism Destination

Myrtle Beach, SC, became the first certified autism-friendly destination in 2016, working with restaurants and attractions to accommodate travelers with special needs. Check out their autism-friendly travel guide to see how to make the most out of your trip to The Beach.

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.