County resource guide
Madison County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Madison County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
18 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Utica · multi-county
Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare — Developmental Pediatrics
Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare (now part of Mohawk Valley Health System) is the primary health system for Oneida County and the Utica region. Developmental pediatrics services include autism screenings, referrals to evaluation specialists, and coordination with CPSE and OPWDD. Families needing comprehensive ADOS-2 evaluations may be referred to SUNY Upstate (Syracuse) or specialists in Rome/Utica.
For comprehensive autism evaluation, may refer to SUNY Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse (1 hr).
Oneida · multi-county
SUNY Upstate Medical University — Central NY Autism Program (Madison County)
Madison County families access comprehensive autism evaluation through SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse (Onondaga County, ~35–40 min west). Upstate's autism and neurodevelopmental program conducts gold-standard ADOS-2 assessments. Madison County sits between the Syracuse and Utica markets, giving families options in both directions.
Syracuse (SUNY Upstate) is ~35 min west. Utica (Mohawk Valley Health System) is ~30 min northeast — both are accessible from Madison County.
Norwich · multi-county
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Chenango Memorial Hospital, part of the United Health Services system in Norwich, provides primary care and referrals for Chenango County families. Comprehensive autism evaluations require travel to SUNY Upstate in Syracuse (1.5 hours) or UHS Wilson Medical Center in Binghamton (1 hour). Telehealth evaluation options are an important alternative for rural Chenango families.
Rural county. SUNY Upstate (Syracuse, 1.5 hrs) or UHS Binghamton (1 hr) for full evaluation. Telehealth is a strong option.
Syracuse · multi-county
Upstate University Hospital — Autism and Neurodevelopmental Program
SUNY Upstate Medical University's autism and neurodevelopmental program provides comprehensive evaluations for children across Central New York. The interdisciplinary team conducts gold-standard ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments and has direct referral pathways to Upstate's speech-language, OT, and psychiatry departments. Upstate is the primary academic medical center for the Syracuse region.
Central New York's academic medical center for autism evaluation. Plan for a waiting period.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Wampsville
Madison County Early Intervention Program
Madison 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 Health Department, EI service coordinators develop an IFSP and support transition to CPSE at age 3.
FREE for eligible children. Madison County EI has connections to both the Syracuse and Utica provider networks.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Oneida · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Central NY (Madison County)
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Madison County with center-based and in-home options. Madison County's central location between Syracuse and Utica gives families access to multiple ABA clinics. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. Center-based options in Syracuse (~35 min) and Utica (~30 min).
Norwich · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Chenango County
ABA therapy serving Chenango County families with in-home BCBA-supervised services. Chenango County is rural and underserved — in-home delivery is the primary model, and telehealth ABA components help extend services. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
Rural county. In-home ABA is primary. Telehealth supplement strongly recommended given limited local options.
Syracuse · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Syracuse
Onondaga County ABA provider offering BCBA-supervised in-home and center-based therapy for children and adolescents in the Syracuse metro. Individualized treatment plans using both naturalistic teaching and structured ABA. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid for qualifying families.
NY ABA insurance mandate covers commercial plans. NY Medicaid covers ABA therapy.
Utica · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Mohawk Valley
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Oneida County and the Utica metro with center-based and in-home options. Individualized programming using naturalistic developmental strategies. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid for eligible families in the Mohawk Valley.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. NY Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Syracuse · multi-county
Autism Society of Central New York
The Central New York chapter of the Autism Society of America serves Onondaga, Madison, and surrounding counties with parent support groups, family events, and connection to local resources. Monthly meetings in Syracuse feature peer support, guest speakers on local topics, and a robust parent mentor program for newly diagnosed families.
Utica · multi-county
Autism Society of Central New York — Oneida County
The Central New York Autism Society serves Oneida County families through its broader chapter network, providing parent support groups, family resources, and community connections across the Mohawk Valley region. Meetings in the Utica and Rome areas connect families to the local provider and advocacy landscape.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Syracuse · multi-county
OPWDD — Central New York DDSO
New York's Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) operates the Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) in Syracuse. OPWDD-funded services include day programs, residential supports, respite, and family support services for eligible individuals with autism across Onondaga and surrounding counties. OPWDD eligibility is required and must be established before services begin.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — it opens access to Medicaid waiver services. Contact your local DDSO.
Auburn · multi-county
OPWDD — Central New York DDSO (Cayuga County)
Cayuga County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office in Syracuse. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Apply for OPWDD eligibility well before your child's 18th birthday.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — services require eligibility first and waiver waitlists exist.
Cortland · multi-county
OPWDD — Central New York DDSO (Cortland County)
Cortland County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Central New York DDSO. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — the process takes several months.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility before age 18 to prevent a gap in adult services.
Oneida · multi-county
OPWDD — Central New York DDSO (Madison County)
Madison County families access OPWDD-funded autism services through the Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office in Syracuse. OPWDD eligibility is required for day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — services require eligibility first, and the process takes months.
Utica · multi-county
OPWDD — Mohawk Valley DDSO
The Mohawk Valley Developmental Disabilities Services Office serves Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison counties with OPWDD-funded autism services including day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. The MVDDSO office in Utica guides families through OPWDD eligibility determination and service planning.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility well before your child's 18th birthday. Waiver waitlists are real — start early.
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.
Oneida · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Madison County
Free IEP coaching, IDEA rights training, and one-on-one parent support for Madison County families through the federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual consultations available for families in Oneida City, Cazenovia, and surrounding communities.
FREE federally funded PTI. Available by phone for all Madison County families.
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