County resource guide

Cheshire County, New Hampshire

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

Local providers

6 listed

Diagnostic clinics

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

Keene · multi-county

Cheshire Medical Center — Pediatric & Developmental Care

Dartmouth Health affiliate in Keene providing pediatric care for Cheshire County. Developmental screening and referrals for autism evaluation. Full comprehensive evaluations typically require travel to Concord or Lebanon.

Ages 0–18(603) 354-5400

Dartmouth Health affiliate. Ask about care coordination with Dartmouth Health Children's for specialist evaluation.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Keene

Family Support Services — Cheshire County Early Intervention

NH Part C Early Intervention for Cheshire County children birth to 3. Free home and community-based services for developmental delays and autism-related concerns.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(603) 357-4400

FREE under IDEA Part C. Do not wait for a diagnosis to make the call.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Keene · multi-county

Behavior Intervention Associates — Cheshire County

In-home and community-based ABA therapy serving families in Cheshire County and the Monadnock Region. BCBA-supervised services.

Ages 2–15

NH has no ABA insurance mandate — verify coverage with your insurer. Medicaid accepted by many providers.

Occupational therapy & sensory

Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.

Keene

Southwestern Community Services — Therapy & Support

Community services organization in the Monadnock Region providing therapy referrals, occupational therapy, and support coordination for Cheshire County families with children with disabilities.

Ages All ages(603) 357-1010

Mental health

Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.

Keene · multi-county

Monadnock Family Services

Community mental health center in Keene offering therapy and psychiatric services for children and families in Cheshire County, including support for co-occurring anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral health needs in autistic youth.

Ages All ages(603) 357-4400

Sliding-scale fees available. Accepts Medicaid.

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.

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