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<div class="hero"><div class="hero-inner"><span class="location-badge">Local Autism Resources</span><h1>Autism Resources and Support Groups in Derry, NH</h1><p>A parent's working shortlist of autism resources and support groups in Derry, New Hampshire. Local organizations, parent groups, early intervention, and IEP help, in one place.</p></div></div>
<div class="quick-info"><div class="info-item"><div class="info-label">Area Agency</div><div class="info-value">Community Crossroads</div></div><div class="info-item"><div class="info-label">Early Intervention</div><div class="info-value">Birth to 3</div></div><div class="info-item"><div class="info-label">Support Groups</div><div class="info-value">Free & Local</div></div><div class="info-item"><div class="info-label">In-Home ABA</div><div class="info-value">Achieving Stars</div></div></div>
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<section><p>Derry sits in New Hampshire's Region 10, and families raising autistic kids here pull from a mix of local and statewide help. This page lines it up in one place. Community Crossroads is the area agency for the Derry and Salem area, the statewide organizations below handle special-ed guidance and advocacy, and the parent groups are where families swap what works. Achieving Stars Therapy put the list together from the questions parents actually ask. If you are also weighing therapy, here is <a href="/location/city/aba-therapy-derry-nh">ABA therapy in Derry</a>.</p></section>
<section><h2>Local autism organizations in Derry</h2>
<p>Start with these. Community Crossroads is the area agency for Derry (Region 10); the rest are statewide groups that help any New Hampshire family.</p>
<table><thead><tr><th>Organization</th><th>What it offers</th><th>Link</th></tr></thead><tbody>
<tr><td><strong>Community Crossroads</strong></td><td>Derry and Salem-area developmental-disability services and family support</td><td><a href="https://www.communitycrossroadsnh.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>NH Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders</strong></td><td>Statewide council coordinating autism services and supports</td><td><a href="https://www.nhautismcouncil.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Parent Information Center (PIC NH)</strong></td><td>Free IEP and special-education guidance for parents</td><td><a href="https://picnh.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>NH Family Voices</strong></td><td>Support for families of kids with special health needs</td><td><a href="https://nhfv.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Family Centered Early Supports & Services</strong></td><td>Free early intervention for children birth to age 3</td><td><a href="https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disability-care/developmental-services/birth-3-family-centered-early-supports-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>Derry Social Connections (NH Family Voices)</strong></td><td>Local social group for older teens and young adults</td><td><a href="https://nhfv.org/mc-events/derry-social-connections/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit</a></td></tr>
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<section><h2>Support groups and online communities</h2>
<p>These are the parent groups Derry families use to ask questions, vent, and trade what works. Free to join.</p>
<table><thead><tr><th>Community</th><th>Platform</th><th>Join</th></tr></thead><tbody>
<tr><td><strong>NH Autism Group</strong></td><td>Facebook</td><td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/NHAutismGroup/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Find on Facebook</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>NH Autism Family Network</strong></td><td>Facebook</td><td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/153548824771832/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Find on Facebook</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>r/Autism_Parenting</strong></td><td>Reddit</td><td><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Autism_Parenting/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Open on Reddit</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><strong>r/newhampshire</strong></td><td>Reddit</td><td><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/newhampshire/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Open on Reddit</a></td></tr>
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<p class="disclaimer">Listed to help Derry families, not endorsements. Details change, so confirm current hours, eligibility, and contact info with each organization.</p></section>
<section><h2>Where to start</h2>
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<li><strong>Get an evaluation.</strong> Under age 3, call Family Centered Early Supports and Services (Birth to 3) at (603) 271-4488. Age 3 and up, ask your Derry school district for a special-education evaluation.</li>
<li><strong>Connect with Community Crossroads.</strong> Your Region 10 area agency ((603) 893-1299) is the door to long-term developmental services and a service coordinator.</li>
<li><strong>Find your people.</strong> The Facebook groups and Reddit threads above are full of NH parents a few steps ahead of you.</li>
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<p>Achieving Stars Therapy runs BCBA-led, in-home ABA for families across <a href="/location/states/aba-therapy-new-hampshire">New Hampshire</a>, including Derry. If cost is the question, here is <a href="/guide/aba-therapy-medicaid-new-hampshire">how NH Medicaid covers ABA therapy</a>.</p></section>
<section><h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<div class="faq-item"><h3>Are there free autism support groups in Derry, NH?</h3><p>Yes. The NH Autism Group and NH Autism Family Network on Facebook are free to join, and r/newhampshire plus r/Autism_Parenting are open online communities. A monthly autism parent support group meets in the Derry area; the NH Autism Family Network posts dates.</p></div>
<div class="faq-item"><h3>How do I get my child evaluated for autism in New Hampshire?</h3><p>For a child under 3, call Family Centered Early Supports and Services (Birth to 3) at (603) 271-4488 for a free evaluation. For age 3 and older, request a special-education evaluation through your Derry school district, or ask your pediatrician for a developmental referral.</p></div>
<div class="faq-item"><h3>What does Community Crossroads do?</h3><p>Community Crossroads is the Region 10 area agency serving Derry. It coordinates long-term developmental-disability services, including service coordination and family support, for eligible New Hampshire residents.</p></div>
<div class="faq-item"><h3>Does Achieving Stars Therapy serve Derry?</h3><p>Yes. Achieving Stars Therapy provides in-home ABA therapy for children and teens across Derry and New Hampshire, with no waitlist in most areas. Benefits are verified before the first session.</p></div>
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