County resource guide
Autism Resources in Sussex County, Delaware
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Sussex County. Delaware statewide resources also apply.
Sussex County encompasses Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, and Seaford in southern Delaware. Cape Henlopen and Indian River school districts provide special education across the county. Beebe Healthcare and TidalHealth provide some local services, but comprehensive autism evaluations typically require travel to Wilmington or Philadelphia. PIC-DE provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and Delaware's Early Intervention program serves young children across the county.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Sussex County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lewes
Beebe Healthcare — Child Health Services
Developmental screenings and pediatric health services at Beebe Healthcare, Sussex County's primary hospital system based in Lewes. Referrals to comprehensive autism evaluations for Sussex County families.
Sussex County is the most rural part of Delaware. Complex evaluations are typically 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.
Georgetown
Delaware Birth to Three — Sussex County
Delaware's IDEA Part C Early Intervention program for Sussex County. Free evaluations and services for children under 3 with developmental delays, 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.
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.
Georgetown
Centria Autism — Sussex County
In-home ABA therapy serving Sussex County communities including Georgetown, Milford, and the Rehoboth Beach area. BCBA-supervised. Accepts commercial insurance under Delaware's ABA mandate.
In-home services are the most accessible option in rural Sussex County.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Lewes
Beebe Healthcare — Pediatric Rehabilitation
Pediatric speech-language therapy through Beebe Healthcare's rehabilitation services in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Language development, AAC, and communication support for children with autism in Sussex County.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Georgetown
Sussex County Community Mental Health Center
Mental health counseling and therapy for children and adults in Sussex County, including those with autism and co-occurring anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Part of Delaware's community mental health system.
Medicaid accepted. Sliding scale fees available.
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 Sussex County.
School & special education
- Cape Henlopen School District — Special Education
Sussex County is Delaware's southernmost and largest county by area. Visit district homepage and navigate to Special Education.
Services & benefits
- Delaware DDDS — Sussex County Office
Contact Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for Sussex County waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- Delaware DDDS — Sussex County Office
Contact Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for Sussex County waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- Delaware DDDS — Sussex County Office
Contact Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for Sussex County waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Sussex 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 Sussex County
Serving families across Sussex County including Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milford, Seaford, Laurel, Bridgeville, Selbyville, Millsboro and Fenwick Island 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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