County resource guide

Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hunterdon County. New Jersey statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

12 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Belvidere · multi-county

Atlantic Health System — Morristown Medical / St. Clare's (Warren County Families)

Warren County families typically access autism evaluations through Atlantic Health System's Goryeb Children's Center at Morristown Medical Center (about 45 minutes away) or St. Clare's Hospital in Denville. Local diagnostic capacity is limited in this rural northwest NJ county.

Ages 0–18(973) 971-5676

Rural northwest NJ — the Morristown Medical / Goryeb Children's Center is the standard referral destination for Warren County families. Ask your pediatrician for a direct referral.

Somerville · multi-county

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset — Child Development

Autism and developmental evaluations at RWJBarnabas Health's Somerset campus in Somerville, serving central New Jersey families. Connected to the Rutgers Health academic medical network and the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.

Ages 0–18(908) 685-2200

Referral to Rutgers Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center (New Brunswick) possible for intensive programming.

Flemington · multi-county

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset — Child Development (Hunterdon Referral)

Hunterdon County families typically access autism evaluations through Morristown Medical Center (Atlantic Health) or RWJ Somerset, both within 30–45 minutes of most of the county. Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington can also facilitate pediatric referrals. Local diagnostic capacity is limited in this largely rural county.

Ages 0–18(908) 788-6100

Ask your pediatrician for a referral to Morristown Medical (Goryeb Children's Center) or RWJ Somerset for a comprehensive autism evaluation.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Flemington

Hunterdon County Early Intervention — County Lead Agency

Hunterdon County's federally funded Early Intervention program for children birth to 3. Free evaluations and in-home IFSP services for eligible infants and toddlers across the county's rural communities.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(908) 788-1361

Free evaluation — in-home services are the primary model in Hunterdon's rural setting. Call to start.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Washington · multi-county

Behavioral Concepts — Northwest NJ / Warren County Coverage

In-home ABA therapy serving Warren County from the northwest NJ provider network. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming. In-home delivery is the primary model in this rural, spread-out county. Accepts NJ commercial insurance and NJ Medicaid/DDD.

Ages 2–21

Rural county — in-home delivery is the norm. Ask about telehealth consultation options to supplement in-person sessions.

Flemington · multi-county

Behavioral Concepts — Northwest NJ Coverage

In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Hunterdon County and the northwest NJ corridor. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming. Rural counties like Hunterdon often rely more on in-home delivery models. Accepts NJ commercial insurance and NJ Medicaid/DDD.

Ages 2–21

In-home delivery is the norm in rural Hunterdon County. Ask about telehealth consultation options to supplement in-person services.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Flemington · multi-county

Autism New Jersey — Hunterdon County Families

Autism New Jersey's helpline connects Hunterdon County families to resources, provider referrals, and DDD waiver guidance. The county's rural character means families often connect to Somerset or Morris County parent groups for in-person peer support.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(609) 588-8200

FREE helpline. For in-person support groups, ask about Somerset County-area meetings which are closer to most of Hunterdon County.

Washington · multi-county

Autism New Jersey — Warren County Families

Autism New Jersey's helpline connects Warren County families to resources, provider referrals, and DDD guidance. Warren County's rural character means families often connect to the Morris County parent community for in-person support groups.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(609) 588-8200

FREE helpline. For larger in-person support groups, Autism NJ can connect you to the Morris County parent network.

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Flemington · multi-county

SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Hunterdon County)

NJ's federally funded PTI serves Hunterdon County families at no cost by phone and virtual appointment. IEP support, Child Study Team navigation, and special education rights training for rural NJ families.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 654-7726

FREE. Phone and virtual appointments available. Excellent resource for rural families navigating NJ special education.

Bridgewater · multi-county

SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Somerset County)

NJ's federally funded PTI center. Free IEP advocacy, Child Study Team support, and special education rights training for Somerset County families. Call or schedule an appointment through their statewide intake line.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 654-7726

FREE. Federally funded PTI. One of the most effective IEP advocacy resources in NJ.

Newton · multi-county

SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Sussex County)

NJ's federally funded PTI serves Sussex County families at no cost by phone and virtual appointment. IEP support, Child Study Team navigation, and special education rights training. Essential for rural families dealing with smaller school districts.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 654-7726

FREE. Smaller rural school districts in Sussex County can have less special education infrastructure — SPAN is especially valuable here.

Belvidere · multi-county

SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Warren County)

NJ's federally funded PTI serves Warren County families at no cost by phone and virtual appointment. IEP support, Child Study Team navigation, and special education rights training. Smaller rural school districts make this resource especially important.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 654-7726

FREE. Rural school districts in Warren County may have fewer special education resources — SPAN advocacy is especially valuable here.

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