County resource guide
Autism Resources in Kent County, Delaware
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kent County. Delaware statewide resources also apply.
Kent County is home to Dover, Delaware's state capital, and Smyrna. Capital School District and Smyrna School District provide special education for county students. Families access Nemours Children's Health and the broader Wilmington provider network for specialized evaluations. PIC-DE is the state's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy, and Delaware's Division of Developmental Disabilities manages waiver services statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Kent County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Dover
Bayhealth — Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Behavioral health and developmental services at Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent County's primary hospital system based in Dover. Developmental screenings and referrals to comprehensive autism evaluation programs.
Ask for a referral to developmental pediatrics. Complex evaluations may be referred to Nemours in Wilmington.
Wilmington · multi-county
Nemours Children's Health — Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Comprehensive autism evaluations at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, Delaware's leading pediatric health system. Nemours is an Autism Treatment Network site offering multi-disciplinary assessments and care coordination. One of the Mid-Atlantic's strongest pediatric autism programs.
Autism Treatment Network site. Delaware's premier pediatric program — also serves southern NJ families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Dover
Delaware Birth to Three — Kent County
Delaware's IDEA Part C Early Intervention program for Kent County. Free evaluations and services for children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities, coordinated through the DE Department of Health.
FREE under federal IDEA law. Referrals accepted from anyone — pediatrician, parent, or daycare.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Wilmington · multi-county
Achieve Beyond — Delaware
In-home ABA therapy for children birth–21 in New Castle and Kent counties. Covers Wilmington and nearby communities.
Source: https://www.achievebeyondusa.com/locations/delaware/
Dover · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Dover
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Kent County from Dover. BCBA-supervised programs accepting major commercial insurance under Delaware's ABA mandate.
Delaware requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Wilmington · multi-county
Centria Autism — Delaware
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in New Castle County. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance under Delaware's ABA insurance mandate.
Delaware requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Dover
Bayhealth — Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy
Speech-language therapy for children in Kent County through Bayhealth's pediatric rehabilitation services in Dover. Language development, social communication, and AAC for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Newark · multi-county
Autism Delaware
Delaware's primary autism advocacy organization. Support groups, family resource navigation, employment support, and policy advocacy across New Castle County and the state.
One of Delaware's strongest disability advocacy organizations.
Dover · multi-county
Autism Delaware — Kent County Families
Autism Delaware coordinates support groups, family resources, and events for Kent County families. Statewide advocacy organization with strong connections to Dover-area services.
Free support groups for parents and caregivers.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Newark · multi-county
Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC-DE)
Delaware's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Delaware families. Knows Delaware's special education regulations and IEP procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or dispute in Delaware.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Kent County.
School & special education
- Caesar Rodney School District — Special Education
Kent County includes Dover, the state capital. Visit district homepage and navigate to Special Education.
Services & benefits
- Delaware DDDS — Kent County Office
Contact Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for Kent County waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- Delaware DDDS — Kent County Office
Contact Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for Kent County waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- Delaware DDDS — Kent County Office
Contact Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for Kent County waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Kent County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Kent County
Serving families across Kent County including Dover, Smyrna, Harrington, Milford, Camden, Wyoming, Frederica, Magnolia, Bowers and Felton and more.
See all Delaware resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Delaware.
Delaware state guide →Nearby counties in Delaware
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