County resource guide
Autism Resources in Passaic County, New Jersey
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Passaic County. New Jersey statewide resources also apply.
Passaic County (Paterson, Wayne, Clifton) is a densely populated northern New Jersey county. St. Joseph's University Medical Center (Paterson) is a major regional healthcare provider with Medicaid acceptance. SPAN provides free IEP advocacy statewide. New Jersey's ABA insurance mandate and Community Care waiver both apply statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers9 providers in Passaic County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Newton · multi-county
Atlantic Health System — Goryeb Children's Center (Sussex County Families)
Sussex County families rely on Atlantic Health System's Goryeb Children's Center at Morristown Medical Center for comprehensive autism evaluations. The drive to Morristown is typically 45–60 minutes from most of Sussex County. St. Clare's Hospital in Denville is a closer option for initial pediatric referrals.
Rural northwest NJ — the drive to Morristown is standard for comprehensive evaluations. Ask your pediatrician for a direct referral to Goryeb.
Paterson
St. Joseph's Health — Children's Center for Developmental Disabilities
Autism and developmental evaluations at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, the primary safety-net hospital for Passaic County's large Hispanic and immigrant population. Medicaid-accepting. Bilingual evaluation team.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) evaluation team. Key access point for Paterson's large Latino community.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Paterson
Passaic County Early Intervention — County Lead Agency
Passaic County's federally funded Early Intervention program for children birth to 3. Free evaluations and IFSP development. Services include speech, OT, PT, developmental therapy, and ABA for eligible children.
Multilingual evaluation team available. Sliding-fee scale for services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Sparta · multi-county
Behavioral Concepts — Sussex County / Northwest NJ
In-home ABA therapy serving Sussex 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.
Rural county — in-home ABA is the standard delivery model. Telehealth supervision may supplement in-person sessions.
Clifton · multi-county
Trumpet Behavioral Health — Clifton
Center-based ABA therapy in Clifton serving Passaic County. BCBA-supervised with individualized behavioral programming. Accepts commercial insurance under NJ's ABA mandate and NJ DDD/Medicaid waiver.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Paramus · multi-county
Autism Society of New Jersey — Bergen Chapter
Bergen County chapter with support groups, family events, and resource connections for families in North Jersey and the NYC suburbs.
Clifton
Passaic County Special Needs Parents Support Group
Monthly support group for parents and caregivers of children with autism and developmental disabilities in Passaic County. Meetings rotate between Clifton and Paterson locations. Bilingual (Spanish/English) sessions offered.
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.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Passaic 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.
Communities served
Cities in Passaic County
Serving families across Passaic County including Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Wayne, West Milford, Totowa, Woodland Park, Pompton Lakes, Hawthorne and Ringwood and more.
See all New Jersey resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New Jersey.
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