Access trusted services, support groups, and schools dedicated to helping individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities.

Government & State Services

• Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
  A state agency of Connecticut supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.
  📧 dds.ct@gov

Therapy & Behavioral Support

• Carelon Behavioral Health
  Offers in-home ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) support.
  🌐 carelonbehavioralhealth.com

• Psychology Today
  Find therapists experienced in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  🌐 psychologytoday.com

Autism-Focused Schools

• Strong Foundations (Vernon, CT)
  A specialized school for children on the spectrum.
  🌐 strongfoundationsct.com

• Somewhere Over the Spectrum
  An inclusive autism school focused on holistic development.
  🌐 somewhereoverct.com

Non-Profits & Support Organizations

• Any Who Foundation
  Helps families with funding for non-medical items not covered by insurance.
  🌐 anywhofoundation.org

• The Arc Connecticut
  Offers support, therapy, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
  🌐 ct-arc.org

• Connecticut Family Support Network (CTFSN)
  A parent-led network offering programs, peer support, and advocacy.
  🌐 ctfsn.org

💡 Note to Parents:

There is help. The first step is to speak up. Talk to your child’s teachers, medical professionals, and therapists. Once you start the conversation, doors to support will begin to open.