County resource guide
Autism Resources in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Belknap County. New Hampshire statewide resources also apply.
Belknap County (Laconia, Gilford, Meredith) is the Lakes Region's largest community, served by Lakes Region General Hospital (Dartmouth Health) for local healthcare. Families requiring specialized autism evaluations access Dartmouth Health Children's in Lebanon or Concord-area providers. Laconia School District provides special education. PIC provides free IEP advocacy statewide. NH's Early Support and Services program serves children under 3.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Belknap County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Concord · multi-county
Concord Hospital — Dartmouth Health Children's Developmental Services
Concord Hospital, part of the Dartmouth Health system, is the primary hospital for Merrimack County families in Concord and Laconia. Developmental pediatrics referrals and autism evaluation coordination available from the state capital hub.
Concord is NH's state capital and Merrimack County seat — families here have the best statewide resource access.
Laconia · multi-county
Lakes Region General Hospital — Pediatric & Developmental Services
Pediatric services at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, serving Belknap County and surrounding Lakes Region communities. Developmental screening and referrals to specialist evaluation programs.
For full autism evaluations, expect referral to Dartmouth Health Children's or Concord Hospital.
Concord · multi-county
NH LEND — Merrimack County Interdisciplinary Evaluation
The NH LEND program at UNH provides interdisciplinary evaluations and specialist training that benefits Merrimack County families. Concord-area families are well-positioned to access LEND-trained providers.
Concord's central location in NH makes it a hub for LEND-trained specialists.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Laconia
Family Support Services — Belknap County Early Intervention
NH's Part C Early Intervention program for Belknap County. Free developmental services for children birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities, including autism-related concerns.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Call immediately — don't wait for a diagnosis.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Laconia · multi-county
Crossroads for Kids NH — Lakes Region
ABA therapy services available to Belknap County families through Crossroads for Kids NH. BCBA-supervised in-home and community-based services.
NH has no ABA insurance mandate — families typically use Medicaid or pay out-of-pocket. Ask about funding options.
Concord · multi-county
Easter Seals NH — Concord/Merrimack County
Easter Seals NH provides ABA therapy, early intervention, and autism support services for Merrimack County families in Concord, Laconia, and surrounding communities.
NH Medicaid accepted. Easter Seals is one of the state's primary ABA providers.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Laconia · multi-county
Laconia Pediatric Therapy Associates
Occupational and physical therapy for children in the Lakes Region, including sensory processing, fine motor, and daily living skills. Serves Belknap County families close to home.
Call to verify current waitlist and insurance acceptance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Laconia · multi-county
Autism Society of NH — Lakes Region Chapter
Local chapter of Autism Society of NH providing peer support, family networking, and resource guidance for families in the Lakes Region and Belknap County.
Contact statewide office at autismnh.org to connect with local chapter events.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Concord · multi-county
Parent Information Center (PIC)
New Hampshire's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for NH families. Knows New Hampshire's special education rules and procedures.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all 10 NH counties — call before any IEP meeting.
Concord · multi-county
Parent Information Center (PIC) — Carroll County Families
NH's federally funded PTI serves Carroll County families with free IEP advocacy, training, and support. One-on-one help navigating school services and special education rights.
FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting regardless of your county.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Belknap 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 Belknap County
Serving families across Belknap County including Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Belmont, Tilton, Sanbornton, Alton, New Hampton, Center Harbor and Barnstead and more.
See all New Hampshire resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New Hampshire.
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