County resource guide
Autism Resources in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Norfolk County. Massachusetts statewide resources also apply.
Norfolk County (Quincy, Dedham, Braintree, Needham) is a prosperous Boston-area suburban county with excellent access to Boston Children's Hospital's Autism Spectrum Center and the Lurie Center at Mass General. May Institute serves the county with ABA and adult services. The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Massachusetts requires ABA coverage under commercial plans.
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 Norfolk County:
Dedham Public Schools Special Ed
Serves Dedham town limits within Norfolk County.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers16 providers in Norfolk County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Norwood
Boston Children's Hospital — Norwood Primary Care & Developmental Referral
Boston Children's Hospital's Norwood outpatient location provides pediatric primary care and developmental referrals for Norfolk County families. Facilitates access to the Autism Spectrum Center at the Boston main campus for comprehensive evaluations, with closer follow-up care available in Norwood.
Dedham · multi-county
Cortica — Dedham
Comprehensive autism therapy and neurodevelopmental care in Dedham. Formal evaluations, ongoing therapy, pediatricians, neurologists, and therapists under one roof.
Source: https://www.corticacare.com/locations/ma/dedham
Lexington · multi-county
Lurie Center for Autism — Mass General Hospital
One of the country's leading autism centers, the Lurie Center at Massachusetts General Hospital is nationally recognized for adult autism assessment — an extraordinarily rare and valuable specialty. Offers lifespan evaluation, consultation, and transition services. A must-know for families of teens and adults.
One of the nation's few centers specializing in adult autism diagnosis. Extraordinary resource for teens and adults.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Quincy
South Suburban Early Intervention — Norfolk County
Early Intervention services for Norfolk County children 0–3 under IDEA Part C. Free evaluations and in-home services including speech, occupational therapy, and developmental therapy. Serves Quincy, Braintree, Milton, Randolph, and surrounding South Shore communities in Norfolk County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Quincy · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — South Shore / Norfolk County
Autism Learning Partners is a national ABA provider with Massachusetts presence serving Norfolk County families. Offers in-home and clinic-based ABA therapy for children and teens, BCBA-supervised. Massachusetts commercial insurance mandate and MassHealth authorization accepted. Specializes in naturalistic ABA approaches.
Boston · multi-county
Bierman Autism Centers — Massachusetts
ABA therapy in Massachusetts with comprehensive diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorder.
Source: https://www.biermanautism.com/location/massachusetts/
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.
Norwood · multi-county
May Institute — Headquarters & Norwood Programs
May Institute is headquartered in Norwood, Norfolk County, and is one of New England's largest and most respected autism service organizations. Provides ABA therapy, special education day schools, adult day programs, supported employment, and residential services — a full lifespan model with BCBA supervision at all levels.
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.
Southborough · multi-county
New England Center for Children (NECC)
One of the most respected autism education and ABA therapy organizations in the country, NECC is headquartered in Southborough and serves Worcester County and beyond. Offers intensive ABA-based day school programs, residential services, and outpatient behavioral support. Nationally recognized for evidence-based practice and complex needs.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Framingham · multi-county
Autism Alliance of MetroWest
Active Middlesex County autism support organization serving the MetroWest suburban corridor. Family support groups, autism-friendly programming, respite connections, and an annual family resource fair.
Needham · multi-county
Autism Alliance of MetroWest — Norfolk / MetroWest Region
Active autism family support organization serving the MetroWest and Norfolk County corridor. Offers parent support groups, autism-friendly recreational programming, respite referrals, and an annual family resource fair. Serves Needham, Wellesley, Dedham, Norwood, and surrounding Norfolk County communities.
Boston · multi-county
Autism Society of Massachusetts
Massachusetts's statewide autism chapter with Boston-area programming. Support groups, family events, resource navigation, and connection to the MA DDS service system.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Norfolk County.
School & special education
- Quincy Public Schools — Special Education
Quincy is the largest city in Norfolk County.
Services & benefits
- MA DDS — Southeast Area Office
Contact MA DDS's Southeast Area Office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- MA DDS — Southeast Area Office
Contact MA DDS's Southeast Area Office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- MA DDS — Southeast Area Office
Contact MA DDS's Southeast Area Office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Norfolk 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 Norfolk County
Serving families across Norfolk County including Dedham, Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, Needham, Norwood, Walpole, Westwood, Canton and Stoughton and more.
See all Massachusetts resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts state guide →Nearby counties in Massachusetts
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