County resource guide
Autism Resources in Chittenden County, Vermont
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Chittenden County. Vermont statewide resources also apply.
Chittenden County (Burlington) is home to UVM Medical Center — Vermont's only academic medical center and the sole comprehensive autism evaluation program in the state. Vermont Family Network is the state's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy statewide. Vermont requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy, and in-state provider capacity is limited — the PTI is especially important here.
Provider directory
Local Providers7 providers in Chittenden County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Burlington · multi-county
UVM Medical Center — Children's Hospital Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Vermont's only academic medical center offers autism and developmental evaluations through UVM Children's Hospital. The sole comprehensive evaluation program in the state — virtually all Vermont families requiring specialist evaluation come here. The wait can be long; Maine Parent Federation and Vermont Family Network can help families navigate while waiting.
Vermont's only comprehensive pediatric evaluation center. Plan for long waitlists.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
South Burlington · multi-county
Autism Care Partners — South Burlington
ABA therapy, diagnostic evaluations (for children 48 months and younger), speech therapy, OT, and feeding therapy at 110 Kimball Ave, South Burlington, VT.
Source: https://autismcarepartners.com/locations/vermont/burlington-vt/
Vermont
Behavioral Concepts (BCI) — Vermont
ABA therapy services in Vermont serving Chittenden County and surrounding areas.
Source: https://bciaba.com/locations/vermont
Burlington
New England Center for Children — Vermont Outreach
Outreach ABA services to Vermont families from one of New England's most respected autism programs. BCBA-supervised in-home services for families in the Burlington area and surrounding regions. Vermont's in-state ABA capacity is limited — telehealth and outreach fill critical gaps.
Vermont requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. In-state provider options are limited — New England-based outreach programs are key.
St. Albans · multi-county
Vermont ABA Services — Northwest Telehealth
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Burlington · multi-county
Autism Society of Vermont
Vermont's statewide autism chapter. Support groups, resource navigation, and family events for Chittenden County and across the state.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Burlington · multi-county
Vermont Family Network
Vermont's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Vermont families. Knows Vermont's special education system — an essential lifeline in a small state with limited provider capacity.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Vermont's most important advocacy resource — call before any IEP meeting.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Chittenden County.
School & special education
- Burlington School District — Special Education
Burlington is Vermont's largest city and Chittenden County seat.
Services & benefits
- Vermont DAIL — Chittenden County DD Services
Contact Vermont DAIL for Chittenden County developmental services waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- Vermont DAIL — Chittenden County DD Services
Contact Vermont DAIL for Chittenden County developmental services waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- Vermont DAIL — Chittenden County DD Services
Contact Vermont DAIL for Chittenden County developmental services waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Chittenden 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 Chittenden County
Serving families across Chittenden County including Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, Williston, Essex, Winooski, Shelburne, Milton, Hinesburg and Richmond and more.
See all Vermont resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Vermont.
Vermont state guide →Nearby counties in Vermont
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