County resource guide
Morris County, New Jersey
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Morris County. New Jersey statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Morristown · multi-county
Atlantic Health System — Goryeb Children's Center Autism Program
Comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations through Atlantic Health System's pediatric specialty program at Morristown Medical Center. Multi-disciplinary team with neuropsychology, developmental pediatrics, and speech pathology. Serves Morris County and the northwest NJ suburb corridor.
Academic medical center evaluation. Referral often needed from pediatrician.
Summit · multi-county
Atlantic Health System — Overlook Medical Center Child Development
Autism and developmental evaluations at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, serving the dense Union County suburb corridor near NYC. Connected to Atlantic Health System's broader pediatric neurology and psychiatry network.
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.
Referral to Rutgers Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center (New Brunswick) possible for intensive programming.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Morristown
Morris County Early Intervention — County Lead Agency
Morris County's federally funded Early Intervention program for children under 3. Coordinates evaluations, IFSP development, and services including speech, OT, developmental therapy, and ABA for eligible infants and toddlers.
Free evaluation — call to start the referral process. Services are on a sliding-fee scale.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Parsippany · multi-county
Behavioral Concepts — Parsippany
Center-based ABA therapy in Morris County serving children and teens. BCBA-supervised programming with naturalistic and structured teaching. Accepts most commercial insurance under NJ's ABA mandate and NJ Medicaid/DDD.
NJ requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy — verify your plan before enrolling.
Bridgewater · multi-county
Kyo — Somerset County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Somerset County. BCBA-supervised with data-driven, individualized programming. Accepts NJ commercial insurance under the state ABA mandate and NJ Medicaid/DDD.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Morristown
Morris County Autism Family Support Group
Community-run monthly meetings for parents and caregivers of autistic children in Morris County. Resource sharing, guest speakers, and peer connection. Hosted through the Arc of Morris County.
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.
Morristown · multi-county
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Morris County Families)
New Jersey's federally funded PTI serves Morris County families at no cost. IEP preparation, Child Study Team navigation, and due process support. Spanish-language services available. Call or request an appointment online.
FREE. Essential before any IEP dispute or due process filing in NJ.
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.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. One of the most effective IEP advocacy resources in NJ.
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