Autism & ABA Resources in Somerset County, NJ — A Family Guide

An autism diagnosis brings a lot of questions, and finding the right help in Somerset County can feel overwhelming. This is a plain, neutral guide to where families turn — evaluation, therapy, school support, funding, and community — from our BCBA-led team at Autumn ABA.

Getting an evaluation & diagnosis

• Under age 3: NJ Early Intervention System provides free developmental evaluations for infants and toddlers.
• Your pediatrician can screen (the M-CHAT) and refer to a developmental specialist.
• Children's Specialized Hospital and other NJ developmental centers provide diagnostic evaluations.

Accessing ABA therapy in Somerset County

Once your child has an autism diagnosis, ABA is covered by NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid and most commercial plans. The state's PerformCare (Children's System of Care) is one entry point. Autumn ABA provides in-home, BCBA-led ABA with no waitlist across Somerset County — we verify your benefits for free and can start in weeks. See ABA therapy in Somerset County or your free consultation.

School & special-education support in Somerset County

How ABA coordinates with your child's IEP team, by district:

• Bedminster Township School District
• Bernards Township School District
• Bound Brook School District
• Branchburg Township School District
• Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
• Franklin Township Public Schools

Statewide organizations every NJ family should know

• Autism New Jersey — information, referrals, and a free helpline.
• SPAN Parent Advocacy Network — help with IEPs and special-education rights.
• NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) — services into adulthood.
• NJ FamilyCare — Medicaid eligibility & benefits.

Sensory-friendly outings in Somerset County

Days out get easier with a little planning. A few local favorites with sensory-friendly tips:

• Children's Museum of Somerset County — Bridgewater
• Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park — Basking Ridge (Bernards Township)
• Duke Farms — Hillsborough
• Colonial Park — Somerset (Franklin Township)
• Sourland Mountain Preserve — Hillsborough
• Washington Valley Park — Bridgewater

ABA therapy in your Somerset County town

Autumn ABA serves families across the county — find your town:

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