County resource guide
Autism Resources in Kennebec County, Maine
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kennebec County. Maine statewide resources also apply.
Kennebec County (Augusta, Waterville, Gardiner) is Maine's capital county, served by MaineGeneral Medical Center for regional healthcare. Families requiring comprehensive autism evaluations access Maine Medical Center in Portland or Northern Light EMMC in Bangor. Augusta City Schools and Waterville Public Schools provide special education. Maine Parent Federation provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Maine's Section 21/29 waivers and Child Development Services (EI) serve eligible residents.
Provider directory
Local Providers8 providers in Kennebec County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Portland · multi-county
Maine Medical Center — Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Developmental Pediatrics
Autism and developmental evaluations at Maine Medical Center's Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, the dominant pediatric center in the state. Serves Cumberland County and families statewide — many Maine families have no other in-state option for comprehensive evaluation.
Maine's primary pediatric evaluation center. Expect significant waitlists — Maine has limited provider capacity statewide.
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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Augusta · multi-county
BehaviorCare Specialists — Central Maine
ABA therapy provider serving central Maine including Kennebec County. Offers center-based and home-based BCBA-supervised programs. Accepts MaineCare and commercial insurance.
Maine's ABA insurance mandate applies to commercial plans. MaineCare (Medicaid) also covers ABA — ask about MaineCare enrollment.
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.
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.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Kennebec County.
School & special education
- Augusta School Department — Special Education
Augusta is the state capital and county seat of Kennebec County.
Services & benefits
- Maine DHHS — Kennebec County DD Services
Contact Maine DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services for Kennebec County waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- Maine DHHS — Kennebec County DD Services
Contact Maine DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services for Kennebec County waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- Maine DHHS — Kennebec County DD Services
Contact Maine DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services for Kennebec County waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Kennebec 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 Kennebec County
Serving families across Kennebec County including Augusta, Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield, Oakland, Gardiner, Hallowell, Randolph, Manchester and Chelsea and more.
See all Maine resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Maine.
Maine state guide →Nearby counties in Maine
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