County resource guide
Autism Resources in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Merrimack County. New Hampshire statewide resources also apply.
Merrimack County (Concord, Bow, Penacook) is New Hampshire's capital county, served by Concord Hospital for local healthcare. Families requiring comprehensive autism evaluations access Dartmouth Health Children's in Lebanon or Boston-area providers. Concord School District provides special education. PIC provides free IEP advocacy statewide. New Hampshire's Area Agency system and Early Support and Services apply statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in Merrimack 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.
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.
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.
Concord
NH Birth-to-Three — Merrimack County Early Intervention
New Hampshire's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Merrimack County children under 3. Free home-based evaluations and therapy services for Concord, Laconia, Franklin, and surrounding communities.
FREE under IDEA Part C. NH coordinates EI through regional contractors — contact the state office to be connected with the Merrimack County provider.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Bedford · multi-county
Autism Care Partners — New Hampshire
ABA therapy, diagnostic evaluations, speech therapy, and OT at Bedford and Concord, NH locations serving Hillsborough and Merrimack counties.
Source: https://autismcarepartners.com/locations/new-hampshire/
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Manchester · multi-county
Autism Society of New Hampshire
New Hampshire's statewide autism chapter. Support groups, family programming, and resource navigation for Hillsborough County and statewide.
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
Parent Information Center (PIC) — Merrimack County
NH's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy for Merrimack County families in the Concord School District, Laconia School District, and surrounding towns. PIC's headquarters are in Concord.
FREE. PIC is headquartered in Concord — Merrimack County families are in the same city as NH's PTI.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Merrimack County.
School & special education
- Concord School District — Special Education
Concord is the state capital and county seat of Merrimack County.
Services & benefits
- NH DHHS — Merrimack County DD Services
Contact NH DHHS's Bureau of Developmental Services for Merrimack County waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- NH DHHS — Merrimack County DD Services
Contact NH DHHS's Bureau of Developmental Services for Merrimack County waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- NH DHHS — Merrimack County DD Services
Contact NH DHHS's Bureau of Developmental Services for Merrimack County waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Merrimack 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 Merrimack County
Serving families across Merrimack County including Concord, Hooksett, Bow, Pembroke, Allenstown, Canterbury, Chichester, Pittsfield, Loudon and Northfield and more.
See all New Hampshire resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New Hampshire.
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