County resource guide
Autism Resources in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Sullivan County. New Hampshire statewide resources also apply.
Sullivan County (Claremont, Newport, Charlestown) is western New Hampshire adjacent to Vermont, served by Valley Regional Hospital for local healthcare. Families access Dartmouth Health Children's in Lebanon — the closest comprehensive evaluation center — for autism assessments. Fall Mountain Regional School District and Newport School District provide special education. PIC provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in Sullivan 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.
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 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.
Claremont
Valley Regional Hospital — Pediatric Services
Pediatric care in Claremont for Sullivan County families. Developmental screening and physician referrals. Full autism evaluations require referral to Dartmouth Health Children's or Cheshire Medical Center.
Request a referral to Dartmouth Health Children's Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics for formal autism evaluation.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Newport
Family Support Services — Sullivan County Early Intervention
NH Part C Early Intervention serving Sullivan County. Free in-home developmental services for children birth to 3, including autism-related concerns. Rural coverage across the county.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Serves a rural, spread-out county — home visits standard.
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.
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.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Newport
Upper Valley Speech & Language — Sullivan County
Speech-language services for Sullivan County children, including AAC, pragmatic language development, and autism-related communication goals. Telehealth available for remote families.
Call to verify current availability. Telehealth option reduces travel burden for rural families.
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.
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.
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 Sullivan 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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