County resource guide
Fulton County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Fulton County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
16 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lake Pleasant · multi-county
Nathan Littauer Hospital — Hamilton County Referrals
Hamilton County is New York's least populous county. Families seeking autism evaluation travel to Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville (Fulton County, ~35 min) or Albany Medical Center (~1.5 hrs). Hamilton County's extreme rural character — with no hospital of its own — means families must plan for telehealth or travel for all specialty care.
Hamilton County has no hospital. Gloversville (Nathan Littauer, ~35 min) or Albany (~1.5 hrs) are primary options. Telehealth evaluation is strongly recommended.
Gloversville · multi-county
Nathan Littauer Hospital — Pediatric Developmental Referrals
Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville is the primary hospital for Fulton County. For comprehensive autism evaluation, families are referred to Albany Medical Center (~45 min south) — the regional academic medical center. Littauer's pediatric team can initiate referrals and connect families to local EI resources.
Albany Medical Center (~45 min south) is the primary autism evaluation destination for Fulton County families. Telehealth evaluations increasingly available.
Amsterdam · multi-county
St. Mary's Healthcare — Developmental Pediatrics (Amsterdam)
St. Mary's Healthcare in Amsterdam is the primary hospital for Montgomery County. Pediatric developmental screenings and referrals are available through the St. Mary's network. For comprehensive autism evaluation, families are referred to Albany Medical Center (~35 min east) or SUNY Upstate in Syracuse for the Mohawk Valley region.
Albany Medical Center (~35 min east) is the primary autism evaluation referral for Montgomery County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Johnstown
Fulton County Early Intervention Program
Fulton County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or early autism signs. Coordinated through the county Department of Public Health, EI service coordinators build an IFSP and support transition to CPSE at age 3.
FREE for eligible children. Referrals accepted from pediatricians, parents, or anyone concerned about a child's development.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Gloversville · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Capital Region (Serves Fulton County)
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Fulton County through the Capital Region network, primarily via in-home services. Center-based ABA in Albany or Schenectady requires travel (~45 min). Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid. Fulton County's rural character makes in-home ABA the most practical delivery model.
In-home ABA is primary for Fulton County. Center-based options require travel to Albany (~45 min) or Schenectady (~35 min).
Herkimer · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Mohawk Valley (Herkimer County)
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for Herkimer County families through the Mohawk Valley network. In-home ABA is the primary delivery model for this rural county. Center-based ABA in Utica (~30 min west) for those able to travel. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
Herkimer County is rural — in-home ABA is the primary model. Utica has center-based options ~30 min west.
Amsterdam · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Mohawk Valley (Montgomery County)
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for Montgomery County families through the Mohawk Valley network with in-home services. Center-based ABA in Albany (~35 min) or Utica (~45 min) for those able to travel. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
In-home ABA is primary for Montgomery County. Albany or Schenectady offer center-based options.
Lake Pleasant · multi-county
Telehealth ABA — Hamilton County Families
Hamilton County's extreme rural isolation makes telehealth-supported ABA the most practical option for most families. Several New York-based ABA providers offer telehealth parent training and supervision supplementing in-home sessions. NY Medicaid covers ABA, and the commercial insurance mandate applies — call providers in the Gloversville or Albany area and ask about telehealth service to Hamilton County.
Hamilton County is extremely rural — telehealth and in-home ABA are the primary options. Contact providers in Gloversville or Albany to confirm coverage of Hamilton County.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Johnstown · multi-county
OPWDD — Capital District DDSO (Fulton County)
Fulton County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Capital District Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Services include day programs, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Contact the DDSO to begin the OPWDD eligibility process.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — the process takes several months and opens access to Medicaid waiver services.
Lake Pleasant · multi-county
OPWDD — Capital District DDSO (Hamilton County)
Hamilton County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Capital District DDSO in Albany. OPWDD eligibility is required. For New York's least populous county, OPWDD service planning must account for the significant distances families must travel to access programs.
Hamilton County families must often travel significant distances for OPWDD-funded programs. Start eligibility early and discuss transportation options with your service coordinator.
Amsterdam · multi-county
OPWDD — Capital District DDSO (Montgomery County)
Montgomery County families access OPWDD-funded autism services through the Capital District Developmental Disabilities Services Office. OPWDD eligibility is required for day programs, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Contact the DDSO in Albany to begin the eligibility process.
OPWDD eligibility takes time — start early, especially before your child turns 16.
Herkimer · multi-county
OPWDD — Mohawk Valley DDSO (Herkimer County)
Herkimer County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Mohawk Valley Developmental Disabilities Services Office in Utica. OPWDD eligibility is required. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports.
Start the OPWDD eligibility process early — services require eligibility and waitlists exist.
Gloversville · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Fulton County Outreach
The federally funded Parent Training and Information center provides free IEP coaching, IDEA rights training, and one-on-one parent support for Fulton County families. Phone and virtual consultations are available for families in Gloversville and Johnstown facing school disputes or service questions.
FREE federally funded PTI. Available by phone and video for rural Fulton County families.
Lake Pleasant · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Hamilton County
Free IEP coaching, IDEA rights training, and parent support for Hamilton County families through the federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary modality — Hamilton County's geography makes in-person advocacy services from Buffalo-based PTI staff impractical.
FREE federally funded PTI. Phone/virtual is essential for Hamilton County's geographic isolation.
Herkimer · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Herkimer County
Free IEP coaching, IDEA rights training, and parent support for Herkimer County families through the federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual consultations available — essential in this rural county where in-person advocacy resources are limited.
FREE federally funded PTI. Available by phone and video for rural Herkimer County families.
Amsterdam · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Montgomery County
Free IEP coaching, IDEA rights training, and one-on-one parent support for Montgomery County families through the federally funded PTI center. Phone and virtual consultations available for Amsterdam-area families navigating school disputes or disability service questions.
FREE federally funded PTI. Available by phone for all Montgomery County families.
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