Somerset County, New Jersey

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.