County resource guide
Autism Resources in Delaware County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Delaware County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Delaware County (Delhi, Walton, Hancock) is a rural Catskill Mountains county bordering Pennsylvania, served by O'Connor Hospital (Bassett Healthcare) for limited local healthcare. Families requiring specialized autism evaluations travel to Albany Medical Center or Binghamton's UHS. Delaware County BOCES provides cooperative special education programs. OPWDD regional services and New York's ABA insurance mandate apply statewide.
Provider directory
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0 providers in Delaware County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Diagnostic 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.
Respite care
Respite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
~3,000 providers nationwide
ARCH National Respite Locator
A free national database of respite providers searchable by state and locality — home care agencies, community-based organizations and state programs. The single best starting point for finding respite anywhere in the country, and it is the tool state agencies themselves point families toward.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Before you pay out of pocket, check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds — respite is covered by nearly every state waiver, and many families never think to ask.
Most states run one
Your state's Lifespan Respite Care Program
Lifespan Respite Care Programs are federally seeded, state-run programs that help families of any age and any disability find and pay for respite — often including vouchers or subsidies that do not depend on having a Medicaid waiver. Most states have one, they are chronically under-used, and they are rarely mentioned by anyone else in the system.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Search for "[your state] Lifespan Respite" or use the ARCH directory. Ask specifically about voucher or subsidy programs — that is the part families most often miss.
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.
Activities, clubs & recreation
Clubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
200+ locations nationwide
ACEing Autism
Weekly Saturday tennis clinics built specifically for autistic children aged 5 to 18, run by volunteers at more than 200 locations across the country, serving over 7,000 players. Sessions run in six-week blocks of an hour. This is the clearest example of the interest-based model working: the sport supplies the structure, the turn-taking and the reason to be there, so the social side happens sideways rather than being the task.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location — around $120 for a six-week session at some sites, with scholarships available. Use the map on their site to find your nearest program, schedule and local contact.
~4,000 camps nationwide
American Camp Association — camp finder
A free searchable directory of close to 4,000 summer camps that can be filtered for camps serving autistic campers, by distance, session length, activities and cost. The best single starting point for finding a day or overnight camp anywhere in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Registration for specialized camps typically opens December–February and popular overnight camps fill within days. Start the funding conversation in autumn.
Nationwide — find your local chapter
Best Buddies
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus employment, leadership and inclusive living programs. Over 4,000 chapters across all 50 states, serving school-age through adult. If what your family wants is a friend rather than an activity, this is the most direct answer in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89BUDDY, to locate your nearest chapter.
Local affiliates across most of the country
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Day and overnight camps run through local Easterseals affiliates, several of them autism-specific, with weekend respite and family camp sessions as well. Many affiliates operate sliding-scale fees, and several camps serve adults alongside children.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between affiliates — check what your nearest one actually runs rather than assuming the national description applies.
Week-long camps hosted nationwide
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle, using adapted roller bikes over a week-long camp that gradually transfers balance to the rider. Learning to ride a bike is a milestone a lot of autistic children are quietly written off for, and this is the program that most reliably delivers it. Camps are hosted by local organizations across the country, so availability is by host town rather than by chapter.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their site for host locations and dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
Local chapters in a number of US cities
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Volunteer-led one-to-one recreation for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities, at no cost to families or carers. The one-to-one model is the point: a volunteer is paired with your child for the session, which makes it workable for people who cannot manage a group setting unsupported.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. Runs through local chapters in a number of US cities rather than everywhere — check whether yours has one.
900+ divisions nationwide
Little League Challenger Division
Baseball for children and adults with a physical or intellectual disability, across more than 900 divisions. The main division serves ages 4–18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in school; the Senior League Challenger Division serves 15 and above with no upper age limit.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the league finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one.
200+ communities
Miracle League
Baseball on purpose-built accessible fields in more than 200 communities. Every player bats and every player scores, so ability differences do not decide the game.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their location list for the nearest field — coverage is good but not universal.
Every state — county-level programs
Special Olympics
Year-round sports training and competition at no cost to the athlete or their family, for children and adults alike. Programs run at county level in every state.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility centers on intellectual disability or a closely related developmental disability. If your child is autistic without an intellectual disability, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after.
Through local clubs and state associations
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, usually with buddy support on the pitch. Run through ordinary local soccer clubs rather than as a separate organization.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Ask your state youth soccer association which local clubs run TOPSoccer — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Delaware County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all New York resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New York.
New York state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Delaware County, New York?
We list 14 providers serving Delaware County, covering diagnostic clinics, ABA therapy, early intervention (0–3) and advocacy & legal. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Delaware County accept Medicaid?
2 of the providers we list for Delaware County state that they accept Medicaid, including Behavioral Intervention Associates — Southern Tier (Delaware County) and BlueSprig Pediatrics — Otsego County / Mohawk Valley. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Delaware County?
ABA providers serving Delaware County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Delaware County families?
Yes — 5 providers serving Delaware County offer telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Delaware County?
2 providers serving Delaware County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in New York?
New York families can apply to the OPWDD Home and Community Based Services Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Eligibility itself takes months; service waits vary by region, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Delaware County?
If none of the Delaware County providers is the right fit, these New York counties currently have the most listed providers: Queens County (28), Kings County (25), Onondaga County (25), Albany County (24). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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