County resource guide
Autism Resources in Bergen County, New Jersey
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Bergen County. New Jersey statewide resources also apply.
Bergen County is part of the New York metro and has access to both Northern New Jersey's provider network and New York City's resources. SPAN serves Bergen County families for free IEP advocacy. New Jersey's ABA insurance mandate applies statewide, ensuring commercial plan coverage.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Bergen County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
New Jersey · multi-county
ABA Centers of New Jersey
Autism diagnostic evaluations and ABA therapy serving Bergen, Hudson, Essex, and Passaic counties in North NJ, plus Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties in Central NJ.
Source: https://www.abacentersnj.com
Hackensack
Hackensack Meridian Health — Autism Services
Autism and developmental evaluations at Hackensack University Medical Center, Bergen County's major academic medical center. Connected to the New York metro's dense provider network.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Bergen County
Alpine Learning Group — Bergen County
Leading ABA therapy provider in Bergen County, NJ. Full range of diagnostic and ABA-based educational and clinical services for children and adults with autism.
Source: https://www.alpinelearninggroup.org
Livingston · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — New Jersey
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Essex County and the greater Newark area. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance and New Jersey Medicaid.
Jersey City · multi-county
Comprehensive Behavior Supports — Jersey City
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Hudson County's dense urban communities. BCBA-supervised. Bilingual staff available. Accepts NJ commercial insurance under the ABA mandate and Medicaid.
Bilingual staff (Spanish/English). Serves a diverse urban population including many immigrant families.
Clifton · multi-county
Trumpet Behavioral Health — Clifton
Center-based ABA therapy in Clifton serving Passaic County. BCBA-supervised with individualized behavioral programming. Accepts commercial insurance under NJ's ABA mandate and NJ DDD/Medicaid waiver.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Paramus · multi-county
Autism Society of New Jersey — Bergen Chapter
Bergen County chapter with support groups, family events, and resource connections for families in North Jersey and the NYC suburbs.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Paterson · multi-county
Autism New Jersey — Passaic County Helpline
Autism New Jersey's statewide helpline serves Passaic County families with resource navigation, DDD eligibility guidance, insurance advocacy, and provider referrals. Especially valuable for families navigating NJ's complex waiver system.
FREE helpline. Spanish-language support available.
Newark · multi-county
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
New Jersey's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for NJ families statewide. Knows New Jersey's special education regulations and Child Study Team process inside out.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential before any IEP meeting or Child Study Team dispute in NJ.
Jersey City · multi-county
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Hudson County)
NJ's federally funded PTI center serves Hudson County families at no cost. IEP support, Child Study Team navigation, and bilingual advocacy. Essential for Jersey City and Hoboken families navigating special education.
FREE. Bilingual services available. Critical resource for immigrant families unfamiliar with IDEA rights.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Bergen County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- NJ DDD — Bergen County Regional Office
Contact NJ DDD's northern regional office for Bergen County waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- NJ DDD — Bergen County Regional Office
Contact NJ DDD's northern regional office for Bergen County waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- NJ DDD — Bergen County Regional Office
Contact NJ DDD's northern regional office for Bergen County waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Bergen 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 Bergen County
Serving families across Bergen County including Hackensack, Paramus, Fort Lee, Teaneck, Englewood, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, Garfield, Bergenfield and Lodi and more.
See all New Jersey resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New Jersey.
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