County resource guide
Chenango County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Chenango County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
17 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Cooperstown · multi-county
Bassett Healthcare Network — Developmental Pediatrics
Bassett Healthcare Network, headquartered in Cooperstown, is the primary health system for Otsego County. Bassett is a nationally recognized rural academic medical center affiliated with Columbia University, providing developmental pediatric evaluations and autism assessments for Otsego County families. The network's rural health focus means strong telehealth capabilities.
Bassett is a Columbia University affiliate with strong rural health programs. Relatively good local access for a rural county.
Norwich · multi-county
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Chenango Memorial Hospital, part of the United Health Services system in Norwich, provides primary care and referrals for Chenango County families. Comprehensive autism evaluations require travel to SUNY Upstate in Syracuse (1.5 hours) or UHS Wilson Medical Center in Binghamton (1 hour). Telehealth evaluation options are an important alternative for rural Chenango families.
Rural county. SUNY Upstate (Syracuse, 1.5 hrs) or UHS Binghamton (1 hr) for full evaluation. Telehealth is a strong option.
Binghamton · multi-county
United Health Services (UHS) — Developmental Pediatrics
United Health Services, the primary health system for Broome and surrounding South Central New York counties, provides developmental pediatrics consultations and autism screenings through its Wilson Medical Center and affiliated practices. UHS works with Binghamton University and regional specialists for comprehensive evaluations and connects families to CPSE and OPWDD services.
South Central NY's primary health system. For full autism evaluation, may refer to SUNY Upstate (Syracuse) or regional specialists.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Norwich
Chenango County Early Intervention Program
Chenango County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3. Coordinated through the county Health Department in Norwich, EI services are delivered in-home across this rural county. Service coordinators support transition to CPSE at age 3.
FREE for eligible children. In-home EI delivery is standard in rural Chenango County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Binghamton · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Binghamton
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Broome County and the Binghamton metro with center-based and in-home services. Individualized treatment plans using naturalistic and structured ABA strategies. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid, serving Broome County's diverse population including Medicaid-enrolled families.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. NY Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children.
Norwich · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Chenango County
ABA therapy serving Chenango County families with in-home BCBA-supervised services. Chenango County is rural and underserved — in-home delivery is the primary model, and telehealth ABA components help extend services. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
Rural county. In-home ABA is primary. Telehealth supplement strongly recommended given limited local options.
Cortland · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Cortland County
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Cortland County families with in-home and center-based options. Cortland's central location between Syracuse and Binghamton gives families access to ABA providers in both metro areas. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
NY ABA mandate applies. Both Syracuse and Binghamton area ABA providers serve Cortland County.
Cooperstown · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Otsego County / Mohawk Valley
ABA therapy serving Otsego County families through the Mohawk Valley network with in-home and community-based services. Rural setting means in-home delivery is primary. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
Rural county. In-home ABA is primary. NY ABA insurance mandate applies.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Owego · multi-county
OPWDD — Broome DDSO (Tioga County)
Tioga County families access OPWDD-funded services through the Broome Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — the process takes time and waiver services have waitlists.
Binghamton · multi-county
OPWDD — Broome Developmental Disabilities Services Office
The Broome Developmental Disabilities Services Office coordinates OPWDD-funded services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in Broome and surrounding counties. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. The local DDSO helps families understand OPWDD eligibility and navigate service planning.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — services require eligibility determination first, which takes time.
Norwich · multi-county
OPWDD — Broome Developmental Disabilities Services Office (Chenango)
Chenango County families access OPWDD-funded services through the Broome DDSO, which serves the South Central New York region including Chenango, Broome, Tioga, and Delaware counties. OPWDD services include day habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Rural Chenango families should apply for OPWDD eligibility early.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — services require eligibility first. Rural area has limited service capacity.
Cortland · multi-county
OPWDD — Central New York DDSO (Cortland County)
Cortland County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Central New York DDSO. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — the process takes several months.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility before age 18 to prevent a gap in adult services.
Norwich · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Chenango County
Federally funded PTI center providing free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Chenango County families. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary access mode for this rural county. Helpful for navigating small rural school districts in Norwich, Sherburne, and surrounding communities.
FREE PTI services by phone and video. Essential for rural families with limited local advocacy resources.
Cortland · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Cortland County
Federally funded PTI providing free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Cortland County families. Phone and virtual consultations available. Cortland's location between Syracuse and Binghamton gives families access to advocacy resources in both metro areas.
FREE PTI services by phone and video.
Cooperstown · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Otsego County
Federally funded PTI providing free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Otsego County families. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary access mode for this rural county. Particularly helpful for families navigating Cooperstown-area school districts.
FREE PTI services by phone and video — essential for rural Otsego County families.
Binghamton · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Southern Tier Outreach
The federally funded Parent Training and Information center provides free IEP support, IDEA rights training, and advocacy coaching for Broome County families. The Southern Tier is part of the PTI's upstate New York service area. Phone and virtual consultations are available for Binghamton area families facing school disputes or service denials.
FREE federally funded PTI. Available by phone for all Broome County families.
Owego · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Tioga County
Federally funded PTI providing free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Tioga County families. Phone and virtual consultations available for families in Owego, Newark Valley, and surrounding Tioga communities.
FREE federally funded PTI. Virtual access is available for all Tioga County families.
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