County resource guide
Delaware County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Delaware County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Delhi · multi-county
Bassett Healthcare Network — Delaware County
Bassett Healthcare Network provides medical services across Delaware County through affiliate practices and O'Connor Hospital in Delhi. For comprehensive autism evaluation, families are referred to Bassett's main campus in Cooperstown (~45 min) or to Binghamton-area specialists through UHS (~1 hr). Bassett's care coordination team can help families navigate the referral process.
Cooperstown (Bassett main campus, ~45 min) or Binghamton (UHS, ~1 hr) are primary evaluation options for Delaware County families.
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.
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.
Delhi
Delaware County Early Intervention Program
Delaware County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or early autism signs. Service coordinators build an IFSP and support transition to CPSE at age 3. Delaware County EI serves a wide geographic area — coordinators are experienced with rural family logistics.
FREE for eligible children. Delaware County is rural — call early to allow time for service coordinator assignment.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Delhi · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Southern Tier (Delaware County)
In-home ABA therapy for Delaware County families through the Southern Tier network. Delaware County's rural geography makes in-home ABA the primary delivery model — center-based options require significant travel to Binghamton or Oneonta. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
In-home ABA is primary for Delaware County. Binghamton (~1 hr) has center-based options.
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.
Delhi · multi-county
OPWDD — Broome DDSO (Delaware County)
Delaware County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Broome Developmental Disabilities Services Office in Binghamton. OPWDD eligibility is required. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports.
Start OPWDD eligibility early. Delaware County families should contact Broome DDSO for service planning.
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.
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.
Delhi · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Delaware County
Free IEP coaching, IDEA rights training, and parent support for Delaware County families through the federally funded PTI center. Phone and virtual services available — especially important in this rural county where families may have no local in-person advocacy options.
FREE federally funded PTI. Phone/virtual the primary modality for rural Delaware County.
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.
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