The Birchtree Center improves the quality of life for children and youth with autism and their families through nurturing relationships, therapeutic programming and specialized education.

We offer the only program of its kind in the state of New Hampshire.

Our Stories

Recent News

  • Investing in the Future
    For over five years, members of the Seacoast chapter of Altrusa International have volunteered at The Birchtree Center. They have arrived at our school with craft supplies, creative ideas,...
  • A Proud Day for Birchtree's Students
    Every day, Zach’s instructors write a note to his parents to let them know about the progress their son is making at The Birchtree Center. Birchtree’s autism specialists measure Zach’s learning...
  • Dodge for a Cause
     On April 20th, approximately 250 students from the University of New Hampshire came out to show their support for children and youth with autism by participating in a dodge-ball tournament...
  • Birchtree Video
    Our new five-minute video, Danny's Story, tells the story of one Birchtree family in their own words.  We produced the video thanks to a generous pro-bono donation from Heartwood Media.  Heartwood's...

a student and an instructor

At our center in Newington, New Hampshire, we provide one-to-one, year-round instruction for students with autism aged 2-21 years.

a student and an instructor at a farm

Our Outreach Program helps students with autism in homes, schools, & other community settings throughout N.H., Maine, Vermont, & Massachusetts.

Our Approach

We use proven methods to help students with autism develop the communication, social, academic, & life skills necessary for productive, independent lives.