Autism Resources in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta holds the deepest concentration of autism expertise in the Southeast, anchored by the Marcus Autism Center — part of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and affiliated with Emory, and one of the largest autism centers in the country, treating more than 5,000 children a year. Metro Atlanta families can access strong diagnostic capacity, a broad set of ABA and therapy providers, autism-specific school supports, and one of the best sensory-friendly community scenes anywhere. This guide walks through what's available: diagnosis, therapy, schools, community and activities, and how funding through Ava's Law, Medicaid, and the Katie Beckett pathway works.