Autism Resources in Salem County, New Jersey
14 providers in Salem and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Salem County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Salem County
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Salem County Early Intervention — County Lead Agency
Salem, NJ
Salem County's federally funded Early Intervention program for children birth to 3. Free evaluations and in-home IFSP services including speech, OT, and developmental therapy for eligible infants and toddlers.
Free evaluation. In-home services are the norm. EI is often the fastest route to support for children under 3 in rural counties.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Autism Learning Partners — South Jersey / Salem County Coverage
Salem, NJ · serves several counties
In-home ABA therapy serving Salem County from the broader South Jersey network. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming. In-home delivery is the primary model given the county's rural character. Accepts NJ commercial insurance and NJ Medicaid/DDD.
Rural county — expect in-home delivery. Waitlists for South Jersey providers can be significant; start the process as early as possible.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism New Jersey — Salem County Families
Salem, NJ · serves several counties
Autism New Jersey's statewide helpline and resource network serve Salem County families with provider referrals, DDD waiver guidance, and connection to South Jersey parent communities. Most in-person support groups for Salem families are in neighboring Cumberland or Gloucester counties.
FREE helpline. Salem County is very rural; Autism NJ can help connect you to the broader South Jersey network.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Salem County)
Salem, NJ · serves several counties
NJ's federally funded PTI serves Salem County families at no cost by phone and virtual appointment. IEP support, Child Study Team navigation, and special education rights guidance available statewide regardless of location.
FREE. Phone and virtual appointments available — critical for rural South Jersey families.
Also serving Salem County
These 22 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Salem 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
4 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Gloucester County Referral Network
Mullica Hill, NJ · serves several counties
Gloucester County families regularly access CHOP's comprehensive autism evaluations through CHOP's Voorhees specialty center (20 minutes away) or via the CHOP network primary care practices in Mullica Hill and Sewell. CHOP is widely considered the gold standard for South Jersey autism evaluations.
Ask your pediatrician for a CHOP referral. Voorhees campus is the closest full evaluation site. Waitlists are long — start early.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Voorhees Specialty Care Center
Voorhees, NJ · serves several counties
CHOP's Voorhees campus in Burlington County offers autism and developmental evaluations through the Center for Autism Research affiliate network. One of the most respected pediatric diagnostic programs on the East Coast. Families across South Jersey rely on CHOP for comprehensive evaluations.
CHOP is widely regarded as the premier diagnostic option in South Jersey. Expect significant waitlists — request a referral from your pediatrician early.
Cooper University Health — Children's Regional Hospital Developmental Pediatrics
Camden, NJ · serves several counties
Autism and developmental evaluations at Cooper University Health's Children's Regional Hospital in Camden, South Jersey's primary academic medical center. Medicaid-accepting. Serves a diverse urban and suburban population across Camden County.
Medicaid-accepting. Cooper is South Jersey's major academic medical center and a key access point for families without commercial insurance.
Inspira Health — Pediatric Referral to Cooper University Health
Bridgeton, NJ · serves several counties
Cumberland County families typically access autism evaluations through Inspira Health's Bridgeton campus, which coordinates referrals to Cooper University Health and CHOP for comprehensive developmental assessments. Local diagnostic capacity is limited in this rural South Jersey county.
Ask for a referral to Cooper University Health (Camden) or CHOP Voorhees for a full autism evaluation. Drive time to Camden is about 45 minutes.
ABA therapy
2 providersApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Autism Learning Partners — South Jersey / Cumberland County
Vineland, NJ · serves several counties
In-home ABA therapy serving Cumberland County and the Vineland area. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming. In-home delivery is the primary model in rural South Jersey. Accepts NJ commercial insurance and NJ Medicaid/DDD.
Rural county — in-home ABA is typically more accessible than center-based. Ask about telehealth consultation options.
BlueSprig Autism — Deptford / Gloucester County
Deptford, NJ · serves several counties
Center-based ABA therapy serving Gloucester County from the Deptford/Sewell area. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming. Accepts most commercial insurance under NJ's ABA mandate and NJ Medicaid/DDD.
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 — Cumberland County Families
Vineland, NJ · serves several counties
Autism New Jersey's helpline connects Cumberland County families to resources, provider referrals, and DDD guidance. The county's rural character means most families connect to broader South Jersey networks for in-person peer support.
FREE helpline. Good starting point for navigating DDD eligibility and finding in-home providers in South Jersey.
Advocacy & legal
3 providersLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Camden County)
Camden, NJ · serves several counties
NJ's federally funded PTI center serves Camden County families at no cost. IEP support, Child Study Team navigation, and special education rights training for urban and suburban families across Camden County.
FREE. Bilingual (Spanish/English) advocates available for Camden's large Latino community.
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Cumberland County)
Bridgeton, NJ · serves several counties
NJ's federally funded PTI serves Cumberland County families by phone and virtual appointment at no cost. IEP support, Child Study Team navigation, and special education rights training. Rural families can access services remotely.
FREE. Phone and virtual support available. Essential for families before any IEP dispute in NJ.
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Gloucester County)
Woodbury, NJ · serves several counties
NJ's federally funded PTI serves Gloucester County families at no cost. Free IEP advocacy, Child Study Team support, and due process assistance. Phone and virtual appointments available statewide.
FREE. Essential before any Child Study Team dispute or IEP hearing in NJ.
Activities, clubs & recreation
10 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
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.
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.
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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 Salem County
Salem County (Salem, Woodstown) is New Jersey's smallest and most rural county, located on the Delaware River south of Philadelphia. Inspira Health covers local healthcare, and families typically travel to Philadelphia (CHOP) for specialized autism evaluations. SPAN provides free statewide IEP advocacy. NJ's ABA insurance mandate ensures commercial plan coverage.
Helpful guides
Guides for Salem 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 Salem County, New Jersey?
We list 14 providers serving Salem County, covering ABA therapy, parent & family support, diagnostic clinics, early intervention (0–3) and advocacy & legal. 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 Salem County accept Medicaid?
3 of the providers we list for Salem County state that they accept Medicaid, including Autism Learning Partners — South Jersey / Cumberland County, Autism Learning Partners — South Jersey / Salem County Coverage and BlueSprig Autism — Deptford / Gloucester County. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Salem County?
ABA providers serving Salem 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.
Are there telehealth autism services for Salem County families?
Yes — 1 provider serving Salem County offers telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Salem County?
4 providers serving Salem 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 Salem County?
If none of the Salem 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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