Autism Resources in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston holds some of the strongest autism infrastructure in the country — world-class academic diagnostic centers at Boston Children's Hospital and the Mass General Lurie Center, the May Institute's ABA expertise, a dense set of therapy providers, and an exceptional sensory-friendly museum scene. Massachusetts also backs families with the ARICA insurance mandate and robust MassHealth ABA coverage. The main constraints are demand-driven: multi-month diagnostic waitlists at the busiest centers. This guide walks through what's available — diagnosis, therapy, schools, community, and how Massachusetts's funding programs work.