County resource guide
Autism Resources in Somerset County, New Jersey
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Somerset County. New Jersey statewide resources also apply.
Somerset County (Somerville, Bridgewater, Bound Brook) is an affluent central New Jersey county with strong private therapy provider density. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset serves county families for general healthcare. SPAN provides free statewide IEP advocacy. New Jersey's strong ABA mandate and Community Care Medicaid waiver apply to eligible residents.
Provider directory
Local Providers13 providers in Somerset County
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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.
Academic medical center evaluation. Referral often needed from pediatrician.
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.
Flemington · multi-county
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset — Child Development (Hunterdon Referral)
Hunterdon County families typically access autism evaluations through Morristown Medical Center (Atlantic Health) or RWJ Somerset, both within 30–45 minutes of most of the county. Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington can also facilitate pediatric referrals. Local diagnostic capacity is limited in this largely rural county.
Ask your pediatrician for a referral to Morristown Medical (Goryeb Children's Center) or RWJ Somerset for a comprehensive autism evaluation.
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.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Flemington · multi-county
Behavioral Concepts — Northwest NJ Coverage
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Hunterdon County and the northwest NJ corridor. BCBA-supervised with individualized programming. Rural counties like Hunterdon often rely more on in-home delivery models. Accepts NJ commercial insurance and NJ Medicaid/DDD.
In-home delivery is the norm in rural Hunterdon County. Ask about telehealth consultation options to supplement in-person services.
Westfield · multi-county
CARD — Center for Autism and Related Disorders (Union County)
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy in Union County. BCBA-supervised with a naturalistic developmental approach. Accepts NJ commercial insurance under the state ABA mandate and NJ Medicaid/DDD waiver.
One of the largest ABA providers nationally. Ask about wait times and BCBA caseload ratios.
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.
Flemington · multi-county
Autism New Jersey — Hunterdon County Families
Autism New Jersey's helpline connects Hunterdon County families to resources, provider referrals, and DDD waiver guidance. The county's rural character means families often connect to Somerset or Morris County parent groups for in-person peer support.
FREE helpline. For in-person support groups, ask about Somerset County-area meetings which are closer to most of Hunterdon County.
Bridgewater
Somerset Hills Autism Family Network
Parent-led support group based in Bridgewater serving families across Somerset County. Monthly meetings, playdate events, teen social groups, and local provider referrals. Active community with strong school advocacy focus.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Elizabeth · multi-county
Autism New Jersey — Union County Families
Autism New Jersey's helpline and resource navigation serves Union County families. Provider referrals, insurance advocacy, and connection to local support groups. One of the most respected state autism organizations in the country.
FREE helpline. Especially helpful for navigating NJ DDD eligibility and waiver waitlists.
Flemington · multi-county
SPAN — Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (Hunterdon County)
NJ's federally funded PTI serves Hunterdon County families at no cost by phone and virtual appointment. IEP support, Child Study Team navigation, and special education rights training for rural NJ families.
FREE. Phone and virtual appointments available. Excellent resource for rural families navigating NJ special education.
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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Helpful guides
Guides for Somerset 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 Somerset County
Serving families across Somerset County including Somerville, Bridgewater, Franklin, Warren, Manville, Bound Brook, Green Brook, Hillsborough, Bernards and Raritan and more.
See all New Jersey resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New Jersey.
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