County resource guide
Erie County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Erie County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Buffalo · multi-county
John R. Oishei Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation Clinic
Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo is western New York's primary pediatric medical center, housing a dedicated autism evaluation clinic with developmental pediatricians and neuropsychologists. The clinic performs comprehensive autism spectrum assessments including ADOS-2 and cognitive testing, and coordinates closely with the regional CPSE system and University at Buffalo's autism programs.
Western New York's top children's hospital. Long waits — get on the list early.
Buffalo
University at Buffalo — Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Program
The University at Buffalo's autism research program offers evaluations and intervention studies for children and adults on the autism spectrum, often at reduced or no cost through research participation. UB's Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences and the ACES Lab are particularly active in early intervention and language research.
Research participation may offer evaluations at reduced cost. Check for open studies.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Buffalo · multi-county
Spectrum Behavioral Services — Buffalo
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Erie County and the Buffalo metro area with center-based and in-home services. Uses evidence-based naturalistic teaching strategies tailored to each child's developmental profile. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and coordinates with local school districts and CPSE.
New York ABA insurance mandate applies.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Buffalo · multi-county
Autism Society of Western New York
The Western New York chapter of the Autism Society of America provides peer support groups for parents, social programming for autistic individuals, community events, and local resource navigation across Erie County and the Buffalo region. Regular meetings in Buffalo and suburban Erie County locations.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Buffalo · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York
The Parent Network of Western New York is the federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) center for upstate New York families, including Erie County. Provides free workshops, one-on-one parent support, IEP preparation assistance, and training on IDEA rights. Serves families of children with any disability from birth through age 26.
FREE federally funded PTI. Call for free IEP coaching and parent training.
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