County resource guide
Autism Resources in New Castle County, Delaware
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in New Castle County. Delaware statewide resources also apply.
New Castle County (Wilmington) is home to Nemours Children's Health — an Autism Treatment Network site and one of the Mid-Atlantic's strongest pediatric autism programs. PIC-DE (Parent Information Center of Delaware) is the state's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy. Delaware requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in New Castle County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
Wilmington
Delaware Birth to Three — New Castle County
Delaware's IDEA Part C Early Intervention program for New Castle 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
ABA Centers of Delaware
ABA therapy, autism testing, and diagnosis in Wilmington and throughout New Castle County. Free consultations, most insurance accepted.
Source: https://www.abacentersde.com
Wilmington
Acclaim Autism — Wilmington
BCBA-led ABA therapy for children in Wilmington, Newark, Bear, and Middletown. In-home, school, and community-based services in New Castle County.
Source: https://acclaimautism.com/locations/wilmington-de/
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/
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.
Wilmington
Nemours Children's Health — Speech-Language Pathology
Comprehensive speech-language therapy at Nemours Children's Health serving New Castle County. AAC evaluation and implementation, social communication, language development, and feeding therapy for children with autism.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Wilmington
Beyond Autism Services
ABA, occupational therapy, and speech therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder near Wilmington, DE.
Source: https://beyondautismservices.com/aba-therapy-center-near-wilmington-de/
Wilmington
Nemours Children's Health — Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy and sensory integration services at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington. Sensory processing evaluations, sensory diets, fine motor development, and daily living skills for children with autism.
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.
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 New Castle County.
School & special education
- Christina School District — Special Services
Christina SD is the largest district in New Castle County; Wilmington is the county seat.
Services & benefits
- Delaware DDDS — New Castle County Office
Contact Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for New Castle County waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- Delaware DDDS — New Castle County Office
Contact Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for New Castle County waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- Delaware DDDS — New Castle County Office
Contact Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for New Castle County waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for New Castle 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 New Castle County
Serving families across New Castle County including Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, Bear, Glasgow, Pike Creek, Brandywine Hundred, Claymont, Hockessin and Dover 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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