County resource guide
Autism Resources in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Plymouth County. Massachusetts statewide resources also apply.
Plymouth County (Brockton, Plymouth, Taunton) is a large South Shore county served by South Shore Hospital and Signature Healthcare for developmental evaluations. Families access Boston Children's for specialized evaluation. The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides free IEP advocacy statewide. Massachusetts requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy, and Early Intervention serves children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers9 providers in Plymouth County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Plymouth
Beth Israel Lahey Health — Plymouth — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatrics services in Plymouth County through Beth Israel Lahey Health's South Shore network. Provides autism evaluations and developmental assessments closer to home for Plymouth County families, reducing reliance on Boston-based specialty centers.
South Shore families: Boston Children's is an option but the drive and wait are long — ask your pediatrician about local referral pathways first.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Hanover
South Shore Educational Collaborative — Early Intervention
Early Intervention services for Plymouth County children ages 0–3, coordinated through the South Shore Educational Collaborative. Free evaluations and therapy services under IDEA Part C. Speech, OT, developmental therapy, and family training delivered at home or in community settings.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Start here immediately if your child is under 3 and you have any developmental concern.
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.
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.
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.
Plymouth
Autism Connections — Plymouth/South Shore Chapter
A parent-led support and resource organization for families of autistic children in Plymouth County and the South Shore. Regular support group meetings, family social events, and resource referrals to local providers and MA DDS services.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Plymouth 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 Plymouth County
Serving families across Plymouth County including Plymouth, Brockton, Bridgewater, Middleborough, Marshfield, Scituate, Duxbury, Hanover, Pembroke and Abington and more.
See all Massachusetts resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Massachusetts.
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