County resource guide
Orange County, Vermont
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Orange County. Vermont statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic 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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Randolph
Children's Integrated Services — Orange County District
Vermont Part C Early Intervention services for children under 3 in Orange County. Free developmental services for families with autism concerns, delivered in home and community settings in central Vermont.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Orange County is rural — in-home services are standard.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Randolph
Gifford Medical Center — Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Speech-language pathology and pediatric rehabilitation at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, serving families in Orange County who cannot easily travel to Burlington for routine therapy.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Randolph
Gifford Medical Center — Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy at Gifford Medical Center for children with sensory processing differences and autism in Orange County, Vermont.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Randolph
Washington County Mental Health — Orange County Services
Mental health services for children and families in Orange County, including those with autism and co-occurring conditions. Part of Vermont's community mental health system; telehealth expands access in this rural region.
Accepts Vermont Medicaid. Telehealth available.
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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