Bristol County, Massachusetts

Providence

Hasbro Children's Hospital — Developmental Neuroscience

Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence (just across the RI border) is the practical diagnostic center for northern Bristol County families, offering developmental and behavioral pediatric evaluations. For southern Bristol County, Boston Children's Hospital and Tufts Medical Center are also accessible.

Northern Bristol County (Attleboro, N. Attleborough) is closest to Providence, RI. Southern Bristol (Fall River, New Bedford) is closer to Boston via Route 24.

New Bedford

Southcoast Health — Developmental Pediatrics

Regional health system serving Bristol County's SouthCoast region (New Bedford, Fall River). Provides developmental pediatric services and referrals for autism evaluations. A critical access point for the state's largest Portuguese-speaking community, with interpreter services available.

Interpreter services available. Important for New Bedford and Fall River families — significant Portuguese-speaking and Cape Verdean communities.

New Bedford

SouthCoast Educational Collaborative — Early Intervention

Early Intervention services for Bristol County children 0–3 under IDEA Part C. Free speech, OT, developmental therapy, and family support services delivered at home or in community settings. Serves New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, and surrounding communities.

FREE under IDEA Part C. Call immediately if your child is under 3 — early intervention is the highest-impact investment.

Randolph · multi-county

May Institute — Autism Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected autism service providers, May Institute is headquartered in Norwood and serves Middlesex and Norfolk County families. Offers ABA therapy, special education schools, adult services, and residential programs. BCBA-supervised at all levels.

One of the largest autism service organizations in New England. Strong in adult services.

Randolph · multi-county

May Institute — Bristol County Services

May Institute is one of New England's largest autism service organizations, with programs serving Bristol County families. Provides ABA therapy, special education day schools, adult day programs, and supported employment — a full lifespan service model with BCBA supervision at all levels.

One of MA's most respected autism providers. Strong in adult transition services, employment, and residential support.

Randolph · multi-county

May Institute — South Shore Services

One of New England's largest autism service organizations, May Institute serves Plymouth County families through its South Shore locations. Provides ABA therapy, special education schools, and adult services including supported employment and residential support. Nationally respected BCBA-led programs.

Strong adult services — important resource as children age out of school-based supports.

Brockton · multi-county

South Shore Autism Center

ABA therapy and behavior support services for Plymouth County and the South Shore region. Offers center-based and in-home ABA for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. BCBA-supervised. Massachusetts commercial insurance mandate and MassHealth authorization both accepted.

MA requires commercial insurers to cover ABA. MassHealth authorization also available.

New Bedford

Autism Society of Massachusetts — SouthCoast Chapter

Parent support groups and autism family resources for Bristol County through the Autism Society of Massachusetts. Serves the New Bedford, Fall River, and Taunton corridors with local programming, peer connections, and resource navigation for the MA DDS service system.

Boston · multi-county

Federation for Children with Special Needs

Massachusetts's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for MA families. Knows the Massachusetts IEP process and state special education regulations inside out.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting in Massachusetts.