Where to Get Help

Camp CARD-NE (Center for Autism Related Disabilities New England). For children ages 9-18 with high functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome

The Children’s Literacy Foundation offers grants to schools for programs such as “Read Up! Write On! Literacy Rules!, offered by AMITY Publications.

The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism - was established in 2000 by NFL quarterback Doug Flutie and his wife, Laurie, in honor of their son, Doug, Jr. who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three.

Hill's Home Preschool and Club Kidz - offers quality child care and education for ages 2 1/2 to 6.

HowdaHUG - Seats are uniquely designed to create a cozy embrace.  Especially beneficial for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).

Kidz Play specializes in Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Pediatric Therapies.

NH Connections links family, schools and community to improve the educational outcome for all children.

NH Family Resource Connection - A library collection devoted to issues that support families. For NH Parents, Educators, Childcare Providers, Health Practitioners, and Social Service Providers.

NH Family Voices operates a "Family to Family Health & Education Center", helping families find the resources and services for their special needs child.

NH Foundation for Teaching and Learning(NHFTL) is committed to improving student achievement in public schools, providing learning opportunities for teachers & students.

NH Homeschooling Coalition is a 501(c)(30 non-profit organization that functions as an important source of information for those who would like to home school their children.

Parent Information Center assists families to actively engage in the education   of their children by offering training and technical assistance to schools and school districts to support parent involvement.

rADDical resources, LLC offers multiple levels of ADD coaching and unconditional support to anyone dealing with the road blocks that come with this disorder.

SASS(Sexual Assault Support Services) is dedicated to the prevention of child sexual abuse, sexual assault and stalking, while supporting victims, survivors and others impacted by sexual violence.

SMPA (Southern Maine Parent Awareness) is dedicated to providing information, referral, support and education to families who have children and youth with special needs throughout Maine.

Swing For The Stars offers pediatric therapy services to children with special needs.

Tutor Doctor offers one on one, in-home, customize tutoring for all ages, all subjects, all learning styles and challenges.

Informed Hope ASD is a local support group located in Rochester, NH for anyone that is caring for a person on the Autism/Asperger Spectrum. You can reach them via email at informedhopeasd@aol.com.

Young Autism Group (YAG) – for ages 8 and under.  This local support group meets at Community Partners in Rochester, NH.  Contact Betsy Carroll at 603-516-9300 for more information.

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