County resource guide
Autism Resources in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Grafton County. New Hampshire statewide resources also apply.
Grafton County (Plymouth, Hanover, Laconia area) is home to Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Health's main campus — New Hampshire's primary academic medical center and the state's top autism evaluation resource. Lebanon and Plymouth provide the main healthcare hubs for this rural county. Hanover School District and Plymouth Regional School District provide special education. PIC provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in Grafton County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Hanover · multi-county
Dartmouth Health / NH LEND — Upper Valley Interdisciplinary Services
Dartmouth Hitchcock's affiliation with the NH LEND training program means Grafton County families have access to interdisciplinary LEND-trained clinicians for autism evaluation and treatment planning in the Upper Valley.
Dartmouth-affiliated LEND training produces specialists in the Upper Valley region.
Lebanon · multi-county
Dartmouth Health Children's — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations through Dartmouth Health Children's, New Hampshire's academic medical center. The dominant evaluation program in the state, serving Hillsborough County and the greater NH region.
NH's primary pediatric program. Waitlists common — ask about telehealth evaluation options.
Lebanon · multi-county
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center — Autism & Developmental Pediatrics
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon is the primary academic medical center for Grafton County and the Upper Valley. Its Child Development Program provides comprehensive autism evaluations serving NH, Vermont, and the broader region.
The region's top academic medical center for autism evaluation. Serves NH and Vermont families. Waits can be long — call early.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lebanon
NH Birth-to-Three — Grafton County Early Intervention
New Hampshire's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Grafton County children under 3. Free home-based evaluations and services for Lebanon, Hanover, Plymouth, Littleton, and Upper Valley communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No referral needed. Grafton County is large and rural — home visits are the norm.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Manchester · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners NH — Telehealth
Telehealth and remote ABA services for NH families, an important option for Coos County where in-person ABA providers are essentially unavailable. BCBA-supervised.
NH has no ABA insurance mandate. Telehealth ABA is often the only realistic option in Coos County. Confirm Medicaid or insurance coverage before enrolling.
Lebanon · multi-county
Easter Seals NH — Upper Valley / Grafton County
Easter Seals NH extends ABA and disability services to Grafton County families in Lebanon, Hanover, Plymouth, and surrounding Upper Valley communities. One of the primary autism service providers in rural NH.
NH Medicaid accepted. Easter Seals is critical in Grafton County where commercial ABA clinics are limited.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Lebanon · multi-county
West Central Behavioral Health
Community mental health center serving Sullivan County and the Upper Valley. Offers therapy and psychiatric services for children and adults, including those with autism and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Sliding-scale fees. Accepts Medicaid and most major insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Concord · multi-county
NAMI New Hampshire — North Country Families
NAMI NH connects Coos County families to mental health peer support, family education programs, and statewide resources. Coos County has very limited local autism-specific programming — NAMI can help bridge gaps.
Remote-friendly — phone and online support is available for North Country families who cannot travel.
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.
Concord
Parent Information Center (PIC) — Grafton County IEP Advocacy
NH's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Grafton County families in Lebanon, Plymouth, Littleton, and other Upper Valley school districts. Remote support is standard for this rural county.
FREE. Remote/phone support is the primary access mode for many Grafton County families.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Grafton County.
School & special education
- Plymouth School District — Special Education
Grafton County includes Plymouth (county seat) and Hanover (Dartmouth College).
Services & benefits
- NH DHHS — Grafton County DD Services
Contact NH DHHS's Bureau of Developmental Services for Grafton County waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- NH DHHS — Grafton County DD Services
Contact NH DHHS's Bureau of Developmental Services for Grafton County waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- NH DHHS — Grafton County DD Services
Contact NH DHHS's Bureau of Developmental Services for Grafton County waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Grafton 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.
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