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

  • Student Art at Portsmouth Public Library
    Art by Birchtree students is included in SPLASH! The Art of Portsmouth’s Young People, an exhibit at the Portsmouth Public Library now through Monday, 3/30/09. The Friends of the...
  • A Heartfelt Day of Beauty
    Women and girls from the Seacoast experienced a fun fashion photo shoot on February 8 during a fundraiser for The Birchtree Center. Professional photographer Lisa Arvidson was inspired to organize...
  • A Winter Wonderland of Student Art
    Students and staff members worked together to adorn their classroom doorways with winter-themed artwork for The Birchtree Center's First Annual Door Decorating Contest.Local artists Tess Feltes and Teri Weidner evaluated...
  • Sweet Holiday Wishes from The Birchtree Center
    Students decorated holiday cookies this week at The Birchtree Center. Instructors also worked with each child's family to prepare students for the winter break and for their family's holiday...

a student and an instructor

At our center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, we provide one-to-one, year-round instruction for students with autism aged 3-18 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.