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Neurodivergent & Behavioral Resources

Find social programs and service agencies that specifically support neurodivergent people or individuals with developmental and behavioral needs.

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Social & Recreation Programs

Programs that create opportunities for connection, activities and community experiences.

South Jersey · Mobile programs

Farm Friends LLC

Animal-assisted activitiesEducational programsAll ages & abilities

Farm Friends LLC brings animal-assisted activities and educational visits to schools, libraries, camps, community events, senior homes and adult day programs. Programs welcome all ages and abilities and are tailored to the audience, with demonstrations and hands-on animal learning. Offerings include story time with animal books and live animal encounters, Read to a Rabbit sessions, and scout badge programs. Visits feature farm animals and selected reptiles, with options for individual visits and group events. Phone: 609-220-3749. Email: farmfriendsllc@outlook.com.

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Cherry Hill, NJ

Camden County Miracle League

Adaptive baseballChildren & adultsRecreation

An adaptive baseball league for children and adults with disabilities. Games are played at Boundless Field in Challenge Grove Park; contact the league for current registration, schedules and volunteer opportunities.

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Gloucester County, NJ

Miracle League of Gloucester County

Adaptive baseballAges 4–21Recreation

An adaptive baseball program for children and young adults with disabilities or neurodiverse needs. The program serves eligible Gloucester County residents and students enrolled in the Gloucester County Special Services School District.

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Absecon, NJ

South Jersey Field of Dreams

Accessible baseballChildren & adultsRecreation

A fully accessible baseball program and field where children and adults with physical or developmental disabilities can play, participate and build friendships.

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Cherry Hill, NJ

Katz JCC Disability Services

Social & recreationFitnessArts & life skills

Year-round social and recreational programs for people with disabilities, including opportunities involving fitness, cooking, art and community connection.

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South Jersey

Faces 4 Autism

Autism supportFamily programsRecreation

Autism-focused education, family support and community programming. Confirm current programs, ages served and registration details directly with the organization.

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Cherry Hill, NJ

SOAR — JFCS of Southern New Jersey

Adult social eventsRecreationDevelopmental disabilities

Staff-supported social and recreational opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities, designed to encourage friendship, participation and community connection.

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Camden County, NJ

Camden County disABILITIES and Special Needs Programs

Social eventsAdaptive recreationArts & fitness

Countywide programs including monthly dances, bingo and game nights, adaptive sports, fitness, arts and crafts, park activities and other inclusive recreation. Many activities are free with registration.

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Cherry Hill, NJ

REACH — Camden County Family Support Organization

Young adultsPeer connectionCommunity outings

A transition-focused program offering weekly meetings, community outings, peer support and guided activities that help young adults build confidence, relationships and real-life skills.

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New Jersey

Best Buddies New Jersey

One-to-one friendshipsSocial inclusionLeadership

Inclusive friendship programs connecting people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with leadership and community-building opportunities.

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Sewell, NJ

Heart to Heart

Community outingsSocial activitiesAdult day program

Community-based activities for adults with disabilities, including visits to restaurants, theaters, museums, parks, stores and sporting events, along with social and life-skills activities.

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Berlin, NJ

The Arc of Camden County

SocializationRecreationCommunity access

Adult programming that supports socialization, leisure and recreation, volunteering, community access and the development of greater independence.

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Tabernacle & South Jersey

Friends of Cyrus

Community activitiesRecreationAdult supports

Adult services offering recreational and community-based activities, fitness, creative experiences, volunteering and opportunities to build meaningful connections.

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Atco, NJ

Archway Advanced Abilities

Adult social developmentCommunity participationLife skills

Person-centered adult programming that promotes social development, recreation, community participation, independence and practical life skills.

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New Jersey

Autism Community Services

Supported outingsSocial skillsCommunity-based supports

Individualized support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including supported trips to museums, movies, events, classes and other community activities.

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New Jersey

Special Olympics New Jersey

Adaptive sportsCompetitionsSocial connection

Year-round sports training, competitions and community events that create opportunities for fitness, confidence, teamwork and friendship.

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Behavioral, Residential & Community Supports

Agencies offering residential, behavioral, day, respite, employment or community-based services.

Lumberton, NJ

Family Support Organization of Burlington County

Family peer supportEducation & advocacyInformation & referrals

Provides peer support, education, advocacy, information and referrals for Burlington County families raising children with behavioral, emotional, mental health, developmental, substance-use or juvenile-justice needs. Families can call the organization’s warm line for support and guidance.

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Medford, NJ

Pride Paws

Vocational trainingEmployment preparationAdults with IDD

A retail pet store and training program that provides job training and transitional employment experiences for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, building workplace readiness and practical skills for future employment.

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Burlington, Mercer & surrounding counties

Creative Change IDD Services

Community supportsDay habilitationRespiteBehavioral support

Provides personalized supports for children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including respite, supported employment, community-based supports, individual supports and social-recreation programs.

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Southern New Jersey

Bancroft

Community participationRecreationDay & vocational programs

Community-based residential, clinical, educational, day and vocational supports for children and adults with autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities, including structured recreation and community participation.

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Burlington County, NJ

The Arc of Burlington County

Club ConnectGroup tripsResidential & community supports

Services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities include Club Connect, weekly social and recreational activities, group trips, adult day services and community-based residential supports.

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Burlington, Camden & other NJ communities

Community Options — New Jersey

Residential supportsEmployment supportsCommunity services

Develops residential and employment supports for people with significant disabilities through offices serving New Jersey communities.

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Mount Laurel, NJ

REM New Jersey

Community-based programsResidential supportsSpecialized needs

Community-based programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, medical complexities and other specialized support needs.

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Central & Southern New Jersey

Dungarvin New Jersey

Residential supportsDay programsCommunity engagement

Person-centered services for adults with developmental disabilities, including residential supports, day programs and community engagement.

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Ocean & Camden counties

21 Plus

Residential & Independent LivingAdult Day & Community Programs

Supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community residences, supervised apartments, day services and community-based activities. Phone: 732-240-3118.

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Northwest New Jersey

Abilities of Northwest Jersey

Employment & Vocational ServicesAdult Day & Community Programs

Provides employment preparation and placement, day programming, community-based supports and individualized skill development for people with disabilities. Phone: 908-689-1118.

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Morris County, NJ

Allegro Adult Services

Autism ServicesResidential & Independent LivingAdult Day & Community Programs

Offers adult day and residential services for autistic adults, with programs focused on daily living, communication, recreation and participation in the community. Phone: 973-267-9711.

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New Jersey

Allies, Inc.

Residential & Independent LivingEmployment & Vocational ServicesAdult Day & Community Programs

Provides community-based housing, employment, health, recreation and other supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Phone: 609-689-0136.

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Union County & New Jersey

Community Access Unlimited

Residential & Independent LivingEmployment & Vocational ServicesSupport Coordination

Provides housing, employment, day and community-inclusion programs. Its support coordination service is a separate resource that helps eligible participants plan and connect with services. Phone: 908-354-3040.

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New Jersey

Delta Community Supports

Residential & Independent LivingAdult Day & Community ProgramsEmployment & Vocational Services

Offers community living homes, adult day programs, in-home supports and supported employment for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. Phone: 215-654-1000.

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New Jersey

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New Jersey

Autism ServicesResidential & Independent LivingAdult Day & Community Programs

Provides educational, residential, behavioral and community-based services for children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health needs.

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All 21 New Jersey counties

Easterseals New Jersey

Adult Day & Community ProgramsEmployment & Vocational ServicesFamily & Caregiver Resources

Offers adult day services, supported employment and job training, community programs, and resources for people with disabilities and their families statewide. Phone: 855-215-4541.

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Central New Jersey

Eden Autism Services

Autism ServicesResidential & Independent LivingEmployment & Vocational Services

Provides autism-focused education, adult day and employment services, community residences, and outreach support across the lifespan. Phone: 609-987-0099.

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10 New Jersey counties

Everas Community Services

Residential & Independent LivingAdult Day & Community ProgramsEmployment & Vocational Services

Provides residential, day, employment and community-based supports designed to promote independence and inclusion for people with disabilities and specialized needs. Phone: 732-805-1912.

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New Jersey

The Family Resource Network

Family & Caregiver ResourcesAutism ServicesDisability Advocacy & Information

A statewide network that includes Autism Family Services of New Jersey and Caregivers of New Jersey, offering information, family support, recreation, training and caregiver resources. Phone: 800-372-6510.

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Central New Jersey

Midland Adult Services

Adult Day & Community ProgramsEmployment & Vocational ServicesResidential & Independent Living

Provides day habilitation, employment preparation and placement, community housing and other adult-life supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Main office: 908-722-8222; adult-program inquiries: MASInfo@midlandnj.org.

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Bergen & Passaic counties

New Concepts for Living

Residential & Independent LivingAdult Day & Community Programs

Provides community residences, day programs, therapeutic supports and skill-building services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Phone: 201-843-3427.

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New Jersey

New Horizons in Autism

Autism ServicesResidential & Independent LivingAdult Day & Community Programs

Supports autistic adults and their families through group homes, day habilitation, community-based services, advocacy and family support. Phone: 732-918-0850.

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New Jersey

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities

Adult Day & Community ProgramsEmployment & Vocational ServicesFamily & Caregiver Resources

Offers early intervention, educational, adult day, residential and employment services for infants, children and adults with developmental and related disabilities. Phone: 732-549-6187.

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Bergen County, NJ

Quest Autism Programs

Autism ServicesAdult Day & Community ProgramsEmployment & Vocational Services

Operates an adult day program supporting vocational, recreational, social and daily-living goals for autistic adults. Phone: 201-425-8397.

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Northern New Jersey

Spectrum for Living

Residential & Independent LivingAdult Day & Community Programs

Provides community residences, supported living, day programs and other services for adults with developmental disabilities in northern New Jersey.

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Burlington, Camden, Gloucester & Atlantic counties

The P.I.L.O.T. Services

Residential & Independent LivingAdult Day & Community Programs

Provides group homes, supervised apartments, community-based supports and day habilitation programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Phone: 856-809-0600.

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Northern New Jersey

YAI / NIPD-NJ

Disability Advocacy & InformationAutism ServicesFamily & Caregiver Resources

Provides information and referral, clinical assessments, family support and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Phone: 201-750-0509.

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New Jersey

Autism New Jersey

Autism ServicesFamily & Caregiver ResourcesDisability Advocacy & Information

Provides an autism helpline, referral database, educational resources, family guidance and public-policy information for New Jersey residents and professionals. Helpline: 800-4-AUTISM.

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Online resource

Exceptional Needs Today

PublicationFamily & Caregiver ResourcesAutism & Neurodiversity

Exceptional Needs Today magazine focuses on education, advocacy, therapies, family life, independence, and often-overlooked emotional and mental health needs. Contributors include professionals, parents, caregivers, educators and self-advocates, many sharing their own diagnoses and lived experiences. Amy KD Tobik, editor-in-chief of Exceptional Needs Today and CEO of Lone Heron Publishing, LLC, founded the magazine to bring people of different diagnoses, ages, professions and backgrounds together to learn from one another. It offers practical guidance for families, expertise from professionals and educators, and perspectives from self-advocates. In September 2021, the magazine received the Mom’s Choice Awards’ Gold Award for excellence.

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New Jersey

POAC Autism Services

Autism ServicesFamily & Caregiver ResourcesAdult Day & Community Programs

Offers autism education and training, family recreation, safety programs and community events for autistic people, families, educators and first responders in New Jersey.

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New Jersey

New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities

Disability Advocacy & InformationFamily & Caregiver Resources

A state council focused on public policy, systems change, self-advocacy training, family support planning and information for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

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