County resource guide
Chemung County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Chemung County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Elmira · multi-county
Arnot Health (Guthrie) — Developmental Pediatrics
Arnot Health in Elmira, part of the Guthrie Health network, is the primary hospital for Chemung County. Developmental pediatric screenings and referrals are available for autism concerns. Elmira is the largest Southern Tier city outside of Binghamton, and families have access to Golisano Children's in Rochester (1.5 hours) and Corning Hospital (30 min west) for expanded specialty options.
Elmira is a regional Southern Tier hub. For comprehensive evaluation, Golisano Children's in Rochester (1.5 hrs) is the primary referral site.
Corning · multi-county
Corning Hospital (Guthrie Health) — Developmental Referrals
Corning Hospital, part of the Guthrie Health system, is the primary hospital for the Corning area of Steuben County. Developmental pediatric screenings and referrals are available for autism concerns. Comprehensive evaluations are referred to Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester (1.5 hours north) or SUNY Upstate in Syracuse. Guthrie's telehealth network also offers evaluation access.
For comprehensive autism evaluation, Golisano Children's in Rochester (1.5 hrs) is the primary academic referral site.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Elmira
Chemung County Early Intervention Program
Chemung County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or autism signs. Coordinated through the county Health Department in Elmira, EI service coordinators build an IFSP and support the family's transition to CPSE at age 3.
FREE for eligible children. Elmira's size supports a reasonable EI provider network.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Elmira · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Elmira / Chemung County
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Chemung County families with center-based and in-home options in Elmira. As the Southern Tier's second-largest city, Elmira has better ABA provider access than surrounding rural counties. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. Elmira is the primary ABA hub for the Southern Tier west of Binghamton.
Corning · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Steuben County
ABA therapy for Steuben County families with BCBA-supervised in-home services. Steuben County is rural — in-home delivery is primary. Some families access Chemung County (Elmira) or Monroe County (Rochester) center-based ABA. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
In-home ABA is primary in rural Steuben. Elmira (Chemung County) and Rochester have more center options.
Owego · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Tioga County
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Tioga County with in-home and community-based services. Owego's proximity to Binghamton gives families access to the broader Southern Tier ABA network. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
NY ABA mandate applies. Binghamton providers (30 min east) are well-accessible for Tioga County families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Elmira · multi-county
OPWDD — Western New York DDSO (Chemung County)
Chemung County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Western New York DDSO. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Elmira's location makes the WNY DDSO accessible for Chemung County families.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility before age 18. Elmira families have better OPWDD service access than surrounding rural counties.
Corning · multi-county
OPWDD — Western New York DDSO (Steuben County)
Steuben County accesses OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office. OPWDD services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Rural Steuben County families should begin the OPWDD eligibility process early.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early. Rural location — some services require travel to larger communities.
Elmira · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Chemung County / Elmira
Federally funded PTI providing free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Chemung County families. The Parent Network WNY directly serves the Southern Tier, including Elmira and Chemung County school districts. Phone and in-person consultations available.
FREE PTI services. Chemung County is within WNY PTI's core service region.
Corning · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Steuben County / Southern Tier
Federally funded PTI center providing free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Steuben County and Southern Tier families. The Parent Network WNY directly serves this region and has established relationships with Steuben County school districts. Phone and virtual consultations available for all families.
FREE PTI. Southern Tier is within the WNY PTI's core service region.
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