County resource guide
Autism Resources in Kings County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kings County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Kings County (Brooklyn) is part of NYC and benefits from the city's broad autism service network, including AHRC NYC (one of the largest DD agencies in the country) and Advocates for Children of New York for free legal advocacy. SUNY Downstate offers evaluations with Medicaid acceptance. New York's ABA insurance mandate applies citywide.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Kings County:
NYC DOE — District 75 / Office of Special Education
NYC uses CPSE for preschool (ages 3–5) and CSE for school-age children. Call the main special education line at (718) 935-2000 to be routed to your borough's CPSE/CSE office. District 75 serves students with significant disabilities: (718) 576-7900.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers17 providers in Kings County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
New York · multi-county
Manhattan Psychology Group
ABA therapy and autism evaluations across Kings County, Queens, and Manhattan neighborhoods.
Source: https://manhattanpsychologygroup.com/applied-behavioral-analysis/
Brooklyn
SUNY Downstate — Developmental Disabilities Center
Autism and developmental evaluations at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, serving Brooklyn and southern Brooklyn communities. Academic medical center with Medicaid-funded evaluation services.
Accepts Medicaid. A key option for Brooklyn families without commercial insurance.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Brooklyn
NYC Early Intervention — Brooklyn
New York City's Early Intervention program for Brooklyn (Kings County) families, administered through the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Free speech, OT, ABA-based, and service coordination services for children birth to age 3 showing developmental delays or autism signs. The Brooklyn EI system has one of the largest provider networks in the state given Brooklyn's population.
FREE for eligible children. Brooklyn has a large EI provider network — ask your service coordinator for provider options by neighborhood.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
New York · multi-county
Achieve Beyond — NYC
ABA therapy tailored for children with autism across all five NYC boroughs. In-home, clinic, and community-based services.
Source: https://www.achievebeyondusa.com/locations/new-york/new-york-city/
Brooklyn · multi-county
Applied ABC — Brooklyn Autism Center
ABA therapy center in Brooklyn serving children with autism spectrum disorder. Also operates a Bronx location.
Source: https://appliedabc.com/state_services/new-york/
Brooklyn
Autism Learning Partners — Brooklyn
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Brooklyn and Kings County. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance and New York State Medicaid.
New York requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
New York · multi-county
Children First NY
ABA therapy and autism services focused on Manhattan and Brooklyn families.
Source: https://childrenfirstny.com
Brooklyn · multi-county
NYC Center for Autism Treatment
ABA therapy for children birth–21 in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Center-based and in-home options.
Source: https://www.nycenterforautismtreatment.com
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Brooklyn
New York Speech and Language Services — Brooklyn
A Brooklyn-based private practice specializing in speech-language therapy for autistic children and those with language delays. Services include AAC evaluation and training, social communication groups, pragmatic language therapy, and feeding therapy. Accepts commercial insurance and private pay. Locations in Park Slope and Bay Ridge serve a wide range of Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Private practice — verify insurance before scheduling. AAC specialists on staff.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Brooklyn
SUNY Downstate — Pediatric Occupational Therapy
SUNY Downstate Medical Center's pediatric occupational therapy services serve Brooklyn children with autism-related sensory processing difficulties, fine motor delays, and self-care skill deficits. Sensory integration therapy and sensory diet planning are core services. Accepts Medicaid, making this a critical access point for Brooklyn's large Medicaid-enrolled population.
Accepts Medicaid. Key OT resource for Brooklyn families without commercial insurance.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
New York · multi-county
Autism Society of America — New York City Chapter
NYC chapter providing support groups, family programming, and community connections across the five boroughs.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
New York · multi-county
Advocates for Children of New York
New York City's leading free legal and advocacy resource for children with disabilities. Provides free legal representation, IEP advocacy, and help navigating NYC's complex special education system. Essential for any NYC family in an IEP dispute.
FREE legal help. Invaluable in NYC's complex school system. Call before any IEP dispute.
New York · multi-county
Advocates for Children of New York — Staten Island Families
Advocates for Children of New York provides free legal advocacy and special education representation to all five NYC boroughs, including Staten Island. Staff attorneys and advocates help families challenge inappropriate placements, secure related services, and navigate NYC DOE's impartial hearing process — all at no cost to the family.
FREE legal help for NYC families. Call before any impartial hearing or significant IEP dispute.
Brooklyn · multi-county
AHRC New York City
One of the largest agencies serving New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. AHRC provides day programs, supported employment, family support, and Early Intervention services across Brooklyn and the five boroughs.
Particularly strong for adult services and supported employment in NYC.
New York · multi-county
INCLUDEnyc — Long Island Outreach
INCLUDEnyc is New York City's federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) center that also extends services to Long Island families. Provides free training, information, and one-on-one guidance to help parents navigate special education systems, IEP meetings, and disability-related services for their children.
FREE federal PTI services. Invaluable for IEP disputes and school advocacy.
New York · multi-county
New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC)
NYFAC provides free IEP advocacy, parent training, and special education navigation support to families across Westchester and the greater New York area. Staff advocates attend IEP meetings with parents, help families understand their IDEA rights, and support families in resolving disputes with school districts without costly litigation.
FREE IEP advocacy. Call well before your IEP meeting — they get booked up.
New York · multi-county
Resources for Children with Special Needs (RCSN)
New York City's key resource navigation and advocacy organization for families of children with disabilities. One-on-one family support, workshops, and connection to the NYC Early Intervention system and Special Education Parent Centers.
Critical for navigating NYC's fragmented service system.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Kings County.
School & special education
- NYC Department of Education — Special Education (Brooklyn)
NYC DOE handles IEPs for all public school students in the five boroughs.
Services & benefits
- OPWDD — Metro New York Region
NY Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- OPWDD — Metro New York Region
NY Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- OPWDD — Metro New York Region
NY Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Kings 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.
Communities served
Cities in Kings County
Serving families across Kings County including Brooklyn, Bay Ridge, Flatbush, Bensonhurst, Crown Heights, Bushwick, Park Slope, Williamsburg, Sunset Park and Borough Park and more.
See all New York resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New York.
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