Autism Resources in Mercer County, New Jersey
14 providers in Princeton, Trenton, Robbinsville, Statewide and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Mercer County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Mercer County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Penn Medicine Princeton Health — Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Princeton, NJ · serves several counties
Autism diagnostic evaluations and psychiatric support at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, serving Mercer County's diverse population from Trenton to Princeton. Connected to the University of Pennsylvania academic network. Strong private-pay practice base in the Princeton area.
Many private practices in Princeton area serve high-demand families. Expect waitlists — start early.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Mercer County Early Intervention — County Lead Agency
Trenton, NJ
Mercer County's federally funded Early Intervention program for children birth to 3. Free evaluations coordinated through the county. Services include speech therapy, OT, developmental therapy, and ABA for eligible infants and toddlers across Trenton, Princeton, and surrounding communities.
Free evaluation. Sliding-fee scale for services. Bilingual services available in Trenton.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Autism Learning Partners — Mercer County
Trenton, NJ · serves several counties
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Mercer County, serving families from Trenton through the Princeton corridor. BCBA-supervised. Accepts NJ commercial insurance and NJ Medicaid/DDD waiver.
Respite care
1 providerRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
New Jersey respite — the door changes at 21
Statewide, NJ · serves several counties
New Jersey splits respite at age 21 and families routinely knock on the wrong door for years. UNDER 21: respite sits inside Family Support Services through the Department of Children and Families' Children's System of Care, with PerformCare as the contracted point of access. OVER 21: respite is a Family Support Service through the Division of Developmental Disabilities, available to unpaid caregivers including family members and guardians. Same service, different agency, and nobody tells you when it changes.
Autism NJ publishes a plain guide to accessing respite in either system, and The Arc of NJ Family Institute has a 'respite go bag' checklist worth having ready before you need it.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Princeton Area Autism Parent Network
Princeton, NJ
Parent support and advocacy network for families of autistic children in the Princeton and greater Mercer County area. Monthly gatherings, school district workshops, teen social activities, and connections to the dense private-practice provider network in the Princeton corridor.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Autism New Jersey — Mercer County / Robbinsville HQ
Robbinsville, NJ · serves several counties
Autism New Jersey's headquarters is in Robbinsville (Mercer County), making this the hub for their statewide helpline, family conferences, and provider directory. Resource navigation, DDD and waiver guidance, and insurance advocacy.
HQ location. Their annual conference is one of the largest autism family events on the East Coast.
Also serving Mercer County
These 20 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Mercer County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Rutgers Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health
New Brunswick, NJ · serves several counties
Academic evaluation and early intervention research program at Rutgers University. Offers evaluations, consultation, and intensive early intervention for young children. One of New Jersey's strongest research-linked programs.
Research-linked early intervention program. Particularly strong for young children.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Centria Autism — Burlington County
Mount Holly, NJ · serves several counties
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy in Burlington County. BCBA-supervised programming for children and teens. Accepts most commercial insurance under NJ's ABA insurance mandate and NJ Medicaid/DDD.
NJ requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. Verify your plan and get a written authorization before starting.
Respite care
2 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, NJ
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, NJ
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism New Jersey — Burlington County Families
Mount Holly, NJ · serves several counties
Autism New Jersey's statewide helpline and resource navigation serves Burlington County families. Provider referrals, insurance advocacy, DDD eligibility guidance, and connection to local support groups. One of the most respected autism organizations in the state.
FREE helpline. Call for provider referrals and DDD waiver guidance specific to South Jersey.
Advocacy & legal
3 providersLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Autism New Jersey
Robbinsville, NJ · serves several counties
New Jersey's leading statewide autism advocacy organization. Resource navigation, family conferences, policy advocacy, and the most comprehensive NJ autism provider directory. One of the strongest state autism organizations in the country.
Excellent statewide resource. Their helpline is well-regarded. Strong policy advocacy arm.
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
Newark, NJ · serves several counties
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.
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Burlington County)
Mount Holly, NJ · serves several counties
NJ's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serves Burlington County families at no cost. IEP preparation, Child Study Team navigation, and due process support. Free one-on-one appointments available.
FREE. Essential before any IEP meeting or Child Study Team dispute in NJ.
Activities, clubs & recreation
12 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
POAC Autism Services
Brick, NJ · serves several counties
A long-running New Jersey autism nonprofit offering recreational and support services alongside parent and educator training, and training for police and first responders working with autistic children and adults - which is worth knowing about separately from recreation.
Rising Treetops at Oakhurst
Oakhurst, NJ · serves several counties
Summer camp and respite programs for children AND adults with special needs including autism and physical and intellectual disabilities. Adult provision and respite in the same place is an unusually useful combination.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, NJ
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, NJ
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, NJ
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, NJ
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
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iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, NJ
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, NJ
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, NJ
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, NJ
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, NJ
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, NJ
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
Not sure which kind of therapy you need?
Start with our plain-language guide to ABA, speech and OT — what each one is, and questions to ask on the first call.
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About autism services in Mercer County
Mercer County (Trenton, Princeton) is home to Princeton University and Rider University, and is served by Capital Health Regional Medical Center for evaluations. Princeton area offers unusually strong private therapy provider options. SPAN provides free IEP advocacy statewide. NJ's ABA insurance mandate and Community Care waiver apply to eligible Mercer County residents.
Helpful guides
Guides for Mercer 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 Jersey resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New Jersey.
New Jersey state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Mercer County, New Jersey?
We list 14 providers serving Mercer County, covering ABA therapy, advocacy & legal, parent & family support, early intervention (0–3) and respite care, plus 2 more. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Mercer County accept Medicaid?
2 of the providers we list for Mercer County state that they accept Medicaid, including Autism Learning Partners — Mercer County and Centria Autism — Burlington County. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Mercer County?
ABA providers serving Mercer County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Mercer County?
2 providers serving Mercer County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in New Jersey?
New Jersey families can apply to the DDD Supports Program and Community Care Program, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Supports Program has no wait; Community Care Program does, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Mercer County?
If none of the Mercer County providers is the right fit, these New Jersey counties currently have the most listed providers: Morris County (23), Burlington County (21), Middlesex County (21), Essex County (20). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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