County resource guide
Franklin County, Maine
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Franklin County. Maine statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
16 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lewiston · multi-county
Central Maine Medical Center — Pediatric Services
Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston is the major hospital serving Androscoggin County and surrounding communities. Pediatric services include developmental assessments for autism and related conditions.
Farmington
Franklin Memorial Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referral (MaineHealth)
Franklin Memorial Hospital is the primary medical hub for western Maine's Franklin County. The MaineHealth network connects families to developmental pediatrics evaluations, including autism assessments, typically through referral to Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland. Staff can help coordinate the referral process for this rural region.
Evaluation referrals typically go to Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland (~1.5 hr). Plan for significant wait times.
Augusta · multi-county
MaineGeneral Medical Center — Pediatric Development
MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta provides pediatric developmental services including autism evaluations for children in Kennebec County and surrounding central Maine communities.
Augusta is the state capital and a key health hub for central Maine.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Augusta · multi-county
Child Development Services — Kennebec/Somerset Region
IDEA Part C Early Intervention services for children 0–3 in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Free evaluations, service coordination, and therapies delivered in home and community settings.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-referral accepted — call and request an intake screening.
Norway · multi-county
Child Development Services — Oxford Region
IDEA Part C Early Intervention for children 0–3 in Oxford County. Free evaluations, IFSP development, and in-home therapies for children with developmental delays and autism.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Self-referral accepted.
Skowhegan · multi-county
Child Development Services — Somerset Region
IDEA Part C Early Intervention for infants and toddlers 0–3 in Somerset County. Free evaluations, service coordination, and therapies in home and community settings across this largely rural county.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Somerset County is rural — in-home service delivery helps reduce travel burden for families.
Farmington
Maine Child Development Services — Western Region
Maine's statewide early intervention program, administered through Child Development Services, serves Franklin County children birth to age 3 through the Western Region district. Services include developmental evaluations, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and family support, delivered in the home and community settings.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Contact the Western Region CDS office to request an evaluation — no doctor referral required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Farmington
Arrow Behavioral Health — Western Maine Telehealth ABA
Arrow Behavioral Health provides applied behavior analysis services with telehealth options for rural Maine families in Franklin County and surrounding areas. Given the limited in-person ABA provider presence in western Maine, telehealth-delivered ABA is often the most accessible path for Farmington-area families.
Telehealth ABA available for rural Franklin County families. MaineCare accepted.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Lewiston · multi-county
Central Maine Medical Center — Pediatric Rehab (Oxford County Outreach)
Pediatric occupational therapy and speech-language pathology through CMMC's rehab network. Oxford County families typically access services at the Lewiston campus (~40 min). Sensory processing, fine motor, and autism-related OT available.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Skowhegan · multi-county
Kennebec Behavioral Health — Somerset County
Community mental health center serving Somerset County with outpatient therapy, crisis services, and psychiatric support. Provides services for autistic children and adults with co-occurring mental health needs.
MaineCare accepted. Community mental health centers are a critical resource in rural Maine where private practices are scarce.
Rumford · multi-county
Western Maine Community Action — Family Services
Community mental health and family support services for Oxford County. Provides therapy and case management for children and families, including those affected by autism. Accepts MaineCare.
MaineCare accepted. Rural community services are often the most accessible option in Oxford County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Farmington
Autism Society of Maine — Franklin County Families
The Autism Society of Maine connects Franklin County families to statewide support groups, resource navigation, and family events. Rural families in western Maine particularly benefit from the organization's online and regional programming that bridges geographic gaps.
Statewide organization serving Franklin County families. Online support groups available.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Augusta · multi-county
Maine Parent Federation
Maine's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Maine families statewide. An especially important resource given Maine's limited provider landscape.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Especially critical in Maine where specialized resources are geographically dispersed.
Augusta · multi-county
Maine Parent Federation — Augusta Office
Maine's federally funded PTI center. The Augusta office serves central Maine families with IEP advocacy support, training workshops, and one-on-one assistance navigating special education. Free to all Maine families.
FREE. Maine's official PTI under IDEA. Services available statewide.
Augusta · multi-county
Maine Parent Federation — Central Maine Outreach
Maine's federally funded PTI serving Somerset County families. Free IEP advocacy, special education rights training, and one-on-one family support. Especially important in rural counties with limited local resources.
FREE. Maine's official PTI. Phone, video, and in-person support available.
Farmington
Maine Parent Federation — Franklin County Support
Maine's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center provides free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support to Franklin County families. Especially valuable in this rural county where families often navigate the school system without nearby specialists or experienced advocates.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all of Maine including Franklin County.
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