County resource guide
Orleans County, Vermont
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Orleans County. Vermont statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Newport
North Country Hospital — Developmental Referral to UVM Children's Hospital
North Country Hospital in Newport is the primary medical facility for Orleans County, a border region with Quebec. For autism and developmental evaluations, families are referred to UVM Children's Hospital in Burlington (approximately 75 miles) or may explore Dartmouth-Hitchcock in New Hampshire. Some Quebec border families have explored cross-border options, though insurance coordination is complex.
UVM Children's Hospital (~75 min south) is the primary evaluation destination. Note: Quebec cross-border care requires complex insurance coordination and is not covered by Vermont Medicaid.
St. Johnsbury · multi-county
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury provides primary care and developmental screening for Caledonia County. Full autism evaluations are typically coordinated as referrals to UVM Children's Hospital. NVRHC's pediatric team can initiate the referral process and provide interim support.
Rural northeastern VT. Full evaluations require referral to Burlington or specialized centers. Long travel distances are common in this region.
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.
St. Johnsbury · multi-county
Children's Integrated Services — Caledonia/Essex District
Vermont Part C Early Intervention services for children under 3 in Caledonia and Essex counties. One of the most rural service regions in Vermont — CIS travels to families when needed. Free under IDEA Part C.
FREE under IDEA Part C. This region is very rural — in-home services are especially important here.
Newport
Vermont Early Intervention — Northeast Kingdom District
Vermont Early Intervention's Northeast Kingdom district serves Orleans County children birth to age 3 with free, in-home early intervention services. Services including evaluations, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and family support are delivered at no cost in the home — eliminating travel burdens for families in this remote border county.
FREE under IDEA Part C. In-home services provided across Orleans County. Bilingual support may be available for French-speaking families — ask when enrolling.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Newport
Behavior Associates of Vermont — Northeast Kingdom Telehealth ABA
Orleans County families seeking ABA therapy face limited in-person options — the Northeast Kingdom's geographic distance from Burlington-area providers makes telehealth the most practical solution for consistent services. Behavior Associates of Vermont provides telehealth ABA with Vermont Medicaid coverage, reaching families in Newport, Barton, and across this border county.
Telehealth ABA is typically the most practical option for Orleans County. Vermont Medicaid accepted. Note: Quebec ABA providers are not covered by Vermont Medicaid.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
St. Johnsbury · multi-county
Kingdom Community Mental Health — Child and Family Services
Northeast Kingdom community mental health center providing behavioral and psychiatric services for children and families in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties. Serves children with autism and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Accepts Vermont Medicaid. Telehealth available for remote families in this very rural region.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Newport
Autism Society of Vermont — Orleans County Families
The Autism Society of Vermont connects Orleans County families to statewide and online support groups, resource navigation, and family events. In this geographically remote border county, online support groups and the statewide peer network provide the primary community for many families raising autistic children.
Online support groups are the primary connection point for Orleans County families. Statewide events may require a trip to Burlington.
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.
Newport
Vermont Family Network — Orleans County Support
Vermont's federally funded PTI provides free IEP advocacy, training, and remote support for Orleans County families. In this Northeast Kingdom border county — where local autism expertise is limited and Burlington is more than an hour away — the Vermont Family Network's remote advocacy services help parents effectively navigate the IEP process.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote support available. Note: Vermont special education law applies regardless of proximity to Quebec.
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