County resource guide

Belknap County, New Hampshire

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Belknap County. New Hampshire statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

7 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

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.

Ages 0–18(603) 524-3211

For full autism evaluations, expect referral to Dartmouth Health Children's or Concord Hospital.

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(603) 528-6311

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.

Ages 2–12

NH has no ABA insurance mandate — families typically use Medicaid or pay out-of-pocket. Ask about funding options.

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.

Ages 0–18

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(603) 224-7005

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(603) 224-7005

FREE. Statewide service — call before any IEP meeting regardless of your county.

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