County resource guide
Autism Resources in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Cheshire County. New Hampshire statewide resources also apply.
Cheshire County (Keene, Swanzey, Walpole) is southwestern New Hampshire's hub, served by Cheshire Medical Center (Dartmouth Health) for local healthcare. Families requiring specialized autism evaluations access Dartmouth Health Children's in Lebanon or, for southwestern families, Springfield-area (VT) or Worcester (MA) providers. Keene School District provides special education. PIC provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers6 providers in Cheshire County
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all 10 NH counties — call before any IEP meeting.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Cheshire 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.
See all New Hampshire resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire state guide →Nearby counties in New Hampshire
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