County resource guide
Autism Resources in Mercer County, New Jersey
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Mercer County. New Jersey statewide resources also apply.
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.
Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in Mercer County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Princeton · multi-county
Penn Medicine Princeton Health — Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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.
New Brunswick · multi-county
Rutgers Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Trenton
Mercer County Early Intervention — County Lead Agency
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
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Trenton · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Mercer County
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.
Mount Holly · multi-county
Centria Autism — Burlington County
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Mount Holly · multi-county
Autism New Jersey — Burlington County Families
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.
Princeton
Princeton Area Autism Parent Network
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
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Autism New Jersey — Mercer County / Robbinsville HQ
Robbinsville · serves multiple 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.
Robbinsville · multi-county
Autism New Jersey
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.
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.
Mount Holly · multi-county
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Burlington County)
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.
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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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New Jersey.
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