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 listed

Diagnostic 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.

Ages 0–18(973) 971-5676

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.

Ages 0–18(908) 522-2000

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.

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(973) 829-8362

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.

Ages 2–21(888) 648-8326

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.

Ages 2–21

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.

Ages 2–18(888) 596-3562

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(609) 588-8200

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 654-7726

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 654-7726

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(800) 654-7726

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

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