There are a variety of reasons why a family may pursue developmental testing, counseling, or therapy services. This can be helpful if the child enrolls in classes at schools or private organizations for advanced academic or enrichment programs. Sometimes parents suspect a learning disability and formal testing can qualify the child for an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan which then may be used for accommodations for other formal tests such as the SAT or ACT. Many institutions require re-testing every three to five years.
Refer to our page Children with Special Needs for information re testing available through public schools, and additional support organizations and groups.
Gifted and talented children also may benefit from testing and counseling services that are accustom to dealing with their unique socio-emotional needs. Although specifically written for IQ testing, Hoagie's Gifted page has several helpful suggestions regarding how to find the right counselor for your child's needs. We have more information and resources for G/T students on this page.
Below is a list of various providers and resources available in the state. Some provide treatment, services, and coaching. This is not an endorsement or recommendation of any particular service or provider.
Adaptive Pediatric Therapy
PO Box 665
Portsmouth, NH 03081
207-370-1744
Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center (BITS ETC)
334 College Hill Road
Hopkinton, NH 03229
603-746-5681
Balanced Speech Therapy
Upper Valley region of NH, online available
802-392-3954
Behavioral and Neutrodevelopmental Services (BANDS) through
Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock
locations in Keene, Lebanon, and Manchester
Capital Kids Occupational Therapy
124 Hall Street, suite H
Concord, NH 03301
603-228-9160
The Carriage Barn - Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies
10 Trundlebed Lane
Kensington, NH 03833
603-378-0140
The Center for Exceptional Children and Families
280 Pleasant Street, suite 13
Concord, NH 03301
603-217-5320
Center for Life Management
10 Tsienneto Road
Derry, NH 03038 and
103 Stiles Road
Salem, NH 03079
603-434-1577
The Children's Dyslexia Centers
locations in Nashua and Rochester
Children's Neuropsychological Services
26 Chestnut Street, suite 2E
Andover, MA 01810
additional offices including one in Exeter, NH
978-749-2700
Community Crossroads
8 Commerce Drive, unit 801
Atkinson, NH 03811
603-893-1299
Disability Rights Center NH
64 North Main Street, suite 2, 3rd floor
Concord, NH 03301
603-228-0432, 800-834-1721
Dr. Jeff Drayer
Wellesley, MA
781-237-1174 and
South Easton, MA
508-297-02921
Easterseals, NH
various locations
603-206-6603
Elliot Health System, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
275 Mammoth Road, suite 1
Manchester, NH 03209
603-663-3222
Lilly Hamlin
Hamlin Consulting
lhamlin@hamlin-consulting.com
603-460-5958
Happier Trails
130 Corn Hill Road
Boscawen, NH 03303
603-403-2651
Harmony Reins
Deerfield, NH
603-601-4274
Hoofprint Path
Derry, NH
603-247-5074
Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
2 Franklin Street
Exeter, NH 03833
603-778-0408
Peter K. Isquith, Ph.D.
Developmental Neuropsychology
221 US Route 5 S, unit 15
Norwich, VT 05055-9523
603-643-1999
peter@QPsych.com
Kids Achieve Occupational Therapy
36 Country Club Road, suite 823
Gilford, NH 03249
978-308-2457
michelle@kidsachievenh.com
LifeStance Health (formerly the Counseling Center of New England)
1 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03064
603-883-0005
Little Bridges
2425 Lafayette Road, suite 2
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-373-8467
Milestones Pediatric Therapy Center
58 Hawthorne Drive
Bedford, NH 03110
603-232-5922
Mosaic Learning
40 Thorndike Street
Concord, NH 03301
603-801-4204
Neurodevelopmental Institute of NH (NINH)
171 Londonderry Turnpike
Hooksett, NH 03106
603-621-9870 and
603 Main Street
Gorham, NH 03581
603-215-6482
Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents (NESCA)
75 Gilcrest Road, suite 305
Londonderry, NH 03053
603-818-8526
info@nesca-newton.com
NH Children's Behavioral Health - FAST Forward
603-271-5075
New Hampshire Family Voices
129 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
800-852-3345 x4525 and 603-271-4525
nhfamilyvoices@nhfv.org
North Star Education Services
288 Route 101, suite 101
Bedford, NH 03110
603-488-1264
Parent Information Center (PIC) of NH
54 Old Suncook Road
Concord, NH 03301
603-224-7005
Pediatric Therapy Center
locations in Nashua, Salem, Manchester, and Concord
603-882-4500
Play and Prosper Therapy
PO Box 10426
Bedford, NH 03110
978-228-1231
Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center
501 Islington Street, Suite 1F
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-0800
Reading Foundation
10 Northern Blvd, unit 19
Amherst, NH 03031
readingfoundation_rf@yahoo.com
603-882-0992
Seacoast Learning Center
Children's Dyslexia Centers, Inc.
29 Hanson Street
Rochester, NH 03867
603-335-6779
Seacoast Mental Health Center
1145 Sagamore Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-431-6703 and
30 Magnolia Lane
Exeter, NH 03833
603-772-2710
Silver Mountain Center
449 Dodge Hollow Road
Lempster, NH
603-863-7292
Simplified Speech Solutions
184 Key Road, suite B
Keene, NH 03431
603-352-4199
Swing for the Stars
2 Pillsbury Street, suite 404
Concord, NH 03301
603-228-7827
Through the Trees
133 Main Street
Epping, NH 03042
603-793-7189
Tiny Talkers Speech Therapy
Concord, NH
860-878-1219
Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center
304 Cambridge Road, suite 320
Woburn, MA 01801
781-497-8164
University of New Hampshire Community Literacy Center
University of NH
62 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-3733
University of New Hampshire Therapeutic Riding Program
278 Mast Road Extension
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-0131
Upreach - Therapeutic Equestrian Center
153 Paige Hill Road
Goffstown, NH 03045
sara@upreachtec.org
603-497-2343
Amber White, MS, CCC-SLP
Virtual Voice Therapy
info@virtualvoicetherapy.com
603-259-4212
Wolfe Education Services, LLC
19 Hampton Road, Bldg B, ste 10
Exeter, NH
818-720-6008
If you know other testing providers that would be helpful to add to our list, please contact us at info@granitestatehomeeducators.org.
Other Resources:
NH Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders
NH Department of Education, Special Education resources
NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Family Assistance
NH Family Voices - Maneuvering Through the Maze
NH State Advisory Committee on the Education of Students/Children with Disabilities (SAC)
meets monthly in Concord from September through May
SpedHomeschool.com: Empowering Families for Homeschool Success
Teach.com Resources to Support Students with Dyslexia
Financial Assistance:
DHHS Bureau of Special Medical Services (birth to age 21)
High Hopes Foundation - Keene, NH
Lucas' Helping Hands - Rochester, NH
NH Partners in Health - children with chronic health conditions
Helpful Articles
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Homeschool.com: Special Needs Homeschooling
International Dyslexia Association: Why Homeschool a Student With Dyslexia
The Homeschool Mom: Homeschooling a Child on the Autistic Spectrum