County resource guide
Autism Resources in Palm Beach County, Florida
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Palm Beach County. Florida statewide resources also apply.
Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach) is served by CARD at Florida Atlantic University and has a strong provider ecosystem given the county's size and demographics. Palm Beach County School District operates autism-specific programs. FAU's CARD provides free consultation and support. Family Network on Disabilities (FL PTI) provides free statewide IEP advocacy.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Palm Beach County:
Palm Beach County School District — Exceptional Student Education
Submit a written Child Find request to Palm Beach County ESE or your child's school. Florida requires evaluation completion within 60 days of consent.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Palm Beach County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
West Palm Beach
ABA Therapy 561
ABA therapy serving 40+ areas across Palm Beach County including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Wellington, and Jupiter.
Source: https://abatherapy561.com
West Palm Beach
ABA Therapy of Palm Beach
Personalized ABA therapy, parent coaching, and social skills development for children with autism in Palm Beach County.
Source: https://abatherapyofpalmbeach.com
Palm Beach Gardens
BlueSprig Autism — Palm Beach Gardens
Center-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Palm Beach Gardens. Programs for ages 0–4 (Sprouts), 4–6 (Sprigs), 7–12 (Explorers), and 13–18 (Trailblazers).
Source: https://www.bluesprigautism.com/centers/florida/florida-autism-center-palm-beach-gardens/
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Boca Raton · multi-county
CARD at Florida Atlantic University
Free state-funded autism resource center serving Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. Family consultation, school support, and provider training at no cost.
FREE. State-funded. The first resource call for Broward and Palm Beach families.
Vero Beach · multi-county
CARD at Florida Atlantic University — Indian River County Services
Free state-funded autism resource center serving Indian River County through the FAU CARD Treasure Coast region. Family consultation, IEP advocacy, school support, and community resources at no cost to families.
FREE. State-funded. FAU CARD serves the entire Treasure Coast — request an Indian River County consultant.
Boca Raton · multi-county
CARD at Florida Atlantic University — Palm Beach
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Palm Beach County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- APD Southeast Region — Palm Beach
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities; DD waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- APD Southeast Region — Palm Beach
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities; DD waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- APD Southeast Region — Palm Beach
Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities; DD waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County
Serving families across Palm Beach County including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Greenacres and Royal Palm Beach and more.
See all Florida resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Florida.
Florida state guide →Nearby counties in Florida
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