Concerns About a Child’s Development or Milestones
The following programs offer assessment and/or services for children with developmental delays or identified disabilities, and a variety of support for their families. This is also a good place to start if an adult is concerned about a child’s development and would like to learn more or pursue developmental evaluation (testing).
Children (especially autistic or neurodivergent children) and their families
Burch Avenue Park; new playgroup to start soon at the Jewish Community Center
Cost:
Our current playgroup is free. We may be adding an additional playgroup/music on Friday afternoons that is donation-based.
Please feel free to email us at hello@allneurotypes.com. We’ll respond within 3 business days and add you to the email list.
A child and their family are eligible for supports and services if the child is younger than age three and has a suspected developmental delay or an established developmental condition
Services may be provided in a family’s home, childcare setting or other community settings
Cost:
Free (evaluation and service coordination) and sliding scale for other services, based on financial need
Parents, caregivers or other involved professionals can make a referral by calling the Durham CDSA Referral Coordinator at 919-866-2847. For a full list of services and other frequently asked questions, please visit beearly.nc.gov.
Duke Children’s Evaluation Center serves infants, children and young adults (ages 0-25)
Duke Children’s Evaluation Center is located in Durham at 2608 Erwin Road, Suite 300, the Pavilion East at Lakeview Building; free parking is available for patients.
Cost:
Coverage for mental health services will vary based on your health insurance plan.
To make an appointment for an evaluation, call 919-385-3232 and leave a message with the child’s name, date of birth and behavioral health insurance provider. An intake staff member will return your call as soon as possible.
Children ages 3 to 5 in Durham County
Services are provided in a number of settings in Durham
Cost:
English-speaking parents should contact Leslie Greene at 919-560-3933 to begin the evaluation process. Spanish-speaking families can contact Erica Manning at 919-560-2673. Visit dpsnc.net/Page/268 for more information.
Families of children and young adults with disabilities
Family Support Network affiliates are located across the state
Cost:
Families of young children with disabilities or special health care needs, the professionals who serve them, and anyone who is concerned about a child’s development
Resources on this website are available statewide
Cost:
ncfamilynavigation.org is easy to access by computer, tablet and phone
Parents of children with developmental disabilities, childcare organizations and providers serving children ages 3-18.
Free consultation and training services are available in Wake and Durham Counties. Fee-for-service training options are available both in-person and virtually at any location. Webinars are also available on the Community Partnerships, Inc. website at communitypartnerships.org
Cost:
Contact Jenna Tarleton at 919-630-3178 or jtarleton@communitypartnerships.org to get started.
Partners in Inclusion will access an interpreter for families who speak languages other English and Spanish.
English 
Spanish