Autism support for Derry families
Families with children at Pinkerton Academy, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and West Running Brook Middle School often ask us for help with anxiety, focus, sleep or school planning. A first visit by video from home can be easier for autistic children and adults who find new places tiring.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Derry, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
What a psychiatrist adds
Many autistic people already have therapists, teachers or support staff. A psychiatrist identifies co-occurring conditions, weighs whether medication could help specific symptoms, and checks for medical issues behind changes in behavior or sleep.
Care for the Derry community
Derry families range from long-time residents near the town center to young households in newer neighborhoods off Route 102. Many parents commute to Manchester or Massachusetts, and teenagers face the change to Pinkerton Academy's large campus. Being about 20 minutes from our office makes in-person visits realistic, while telehealth covers the busy weeks.
A comfortable visit
Tell us what helps: breaks, dimmer lights, a visual schedule or a first visit by video. We allow extra time for autism-related appointments.
Getting care from Derry
Our office at 215 South Broadway in Salem is about 20 minutes south on I-93 from Derry, so in-person visits are practical. Many Derry patients come in for the first appointment and use secure video for follow-ups.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the first visit?
We allow extra time for autism-related appointments.
What should we bring?
Previous evaluations, school plans and a list of current supports and medicines.
Can you help with school plans?
With permission, yes.
How far is the office from Derry?
Our Salem office is about 20 minutes south on I-93 from Derry. Telehealth is also available when you are in New Hampshire.
Related services
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Derry, NH
- ADHD Evaluation & Treatment in Derry, NH
- Autism Psychiatric Care in Nashua, NH
- Autism Psychiatric Care in Londonderry, NH
Book an appointment
Call 603-600-8330 or use our contact form. Office: 215 South Broadway, Unit 129, Salem, NH 03079.
If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. PsychNashua does not provide emergency care.