City resource guide
Autism Providers in Buffalo, New York
8 providers listed at an address in Buffalo itself. For everyone who serves the wider area, see Erie County.
This page lists autism providers based in Buffalo — the ones close enough to drive to. Many providers serve Erie County from neighboring towns, or by telehealth and in-home visits, and those appear on the county page rather than here.
Diagnostic 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.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Buffalo · multi-county
OPWDD — Western New York DDSO (Chautauqua)
Chautauqua County families access OPWDD-funded services through the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office. OPWDD services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite care, and Medicaid waiver supports. The WNY DDSO has a field office serving Chautauqua County and can guide families through the eligibility process.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — services require eligibility first and waiver waitlists exist.
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.
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.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Buffalo · multi-county
ECMC — Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Erie County Medical Center's occupational therapy program serves Buffalo-area children with autism-related sensory processing challenges, fine motor delays, and daily living skill deficits. ECMC is a major safety-net hospital accepting Medicaid, making OT services accessible to Buffalo's diverse population including lower-income families who may otherwise lack access.
Accepts Medicaid. Also explore Children's Guild (Oishei system) and private OT practices in suburban Erie County.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Buffalo · multi-county
Say It Right Speech Therapy — Buffalo
A western New York speech-language pathology practice specializing in autism communication, AAC evaluation, social communication, and feeding therapy for children in Erie County. Therapists are experienced with naturalistic language facilitation approaches including PECS and aided language stimulation. Accepts commercial insurance and private pay.
Also explore UB's Communication Disorders Clinic for university-supervised speech services at reduced cost.
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.
Not finding the right fit in Buffalo?
15 more providers serve Erie County from outside Buffalo — including telehealth and in-home services that do not depend on how far you can drive.
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