Autism Resources in New Hampshire
A statewide guide to autism services across New Hampshire — for families in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and communities across the state.
New Hampshire's autism services system has a distinctive backbone: a network of ten nonprofit area agencies that serve as the local entry point for developmental disability services, early intervention, and eligibility across the state's regions. Specialty diagnostic care concentrates around Manchester and, to the north, Dartmouth Health in Lebanon. The state has an autism insurance mandate dating to 2011, but its developmental disability waiver carries a waiting list — one of the central challenges families face.
This page walks through how the pieces fit together and where the gaps are.
We've written this as a starting point. New Hampshire readers who know specifics better than we do — tell us what we got wrong or missed.
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New Hampshire at a glance
Early intervention program
Insurance mandate
Medicaid waivers (3)
- Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver
- In Home Supports (IHS) Waiver
- Acquired Brain Disorder (ABD) Waiver
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Support organizations
New Hampshire's federally designated Parent Training and Information Center. Free support for families navigating special education, disability services, and transitions.
New Hampshire Family VoicesFamily-to-family support organization for families of children with special health care needs, including autism. Offers information, resources, and one-on-one support.
Disability Rights Center - New HampshireNew Hampshire's federally designated protection and advocacy organization. Legal advocacy for New Hampshire residents with disabilities.
NH Bureau of Developmental Services / Area AgenciesThe state system administering developmental disability services, early intervention, and the Medicaid waivers through ten regional nonprofit area agencies.
UNH Institute on DisabilityNew Hampshire's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, based at the University of New Hampshire. Research, training, and resources.
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