Raising an autistic child can feel isolating, and connecting with other families — and with autistic adults — is one of the most practical forms of support there is.
Support in Vermont comes in a few flavors: parent-to-parent connection, formal help navigating school and services, legal advocacy, and self-advocacy networks run by autistic and disabled people themselves. Each serves a different need, and it is worth knowing which is which.
This page maps the statewide organizations that anchor autism support in Vermont, notes how access differs between Burlington and rural areas, and gives you practical steps to plug in.
A statewide nonprofit based in nearby Williston that supports Vermont children, youth, and families with disabilities or special health needs. Its autism resource pages collect help for families, and staff can connect you with other parents.
Visit siteBurlington's designated community agency, offering developmental services, family support, and care coordination through programs like ARCH for children and young adults with autism up to age 22.
Visit siteVermont's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, based at 208 Colchester Ave in Burlington and home to more than 30 disability projects. It is a research and training center rather than a parent support group, but a useful route to Vermont disability networks.
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