West Palm Beach / Palm Beach County
Hi. I made this for families like mine.
I’m a dad in Palm Beach County. My child is on the autism spectrum, and I could not find our local resources in one calm place. This directory is that place. No paid rankings. Not a company pitch.
Free local starting points
Begin with publicly funded and nonprofit navigation hubs before commercial listings. These are not ads.
FAU CARD
Free family training, consultation, and local resource bridging for Palm Beach County (not UF CARD).
211 Special Needs
One-call information and referral for special-needs resources in Palm Beach / Treasure Coast.
SDPBC ESE
School District of Palm Beach County Exceptional Student Education and autism program continuum.
Browse by need
Category pages list providers alphabetically. Nobody pays to jump the list.
Get evaluated
Developmental and autism-focused evaluations that help families understand strengths, needs, and next steps—not a judgment on parenting.
6 listings
ABA / behavioral therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis and related behavioral supports in home, clinic, school, or community settings when authorized.
6 listings
Speech-language therapy
Support for language, social communication, feeding when clinically indicated, and AAC-related speech services.
7 listings
Occupational therapy
Everyday participation supports—play, self-care, fine motor, and sensory regulation strategies when they help engagement.
6 listings
Mental health (autism-informed)
Counseling and behavioral health with clinicians who understand autistic communication and sensory profiles.
5 listings
Schools & education
Public ESE, specialized charters, private/specialized day programs, and education pathways for autistic students.
3 listings
Ages 0–3 / Early Steps
Early intervention supports for infants and toddlers, including Florida Early Steps pathways serving Palm Beach County.
3 listings
Support groups & parent networks
Peer networks, parent groups, and community organizations that walk alongside families.
8 listings
Out & about / sensory-friendly
Sensory-friendly recreation, community events, and inclusive activities.
4 listings
Local starting points
Free or public navigation hubs—CARD, 211, APD, district ESE, and similar backbone systems.
6 listings
Cities
How we keep this fair
- Organic listings are sorted A–Z — never by who paid. Nobody pays to jump the list.
- Every listing shows a last-verified date from public research.
- Guides link to official sources; they do not give medical or legal advice.
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