County resource guide
Monroe County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Monroe County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Rochester · multi-county
Golisano Children's Hospital — Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
The Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities at Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, is one of New York State's leading autism evaluation and treatment centers. The interdisciplinary team conducts comprehensive ADOS-2 assessments, cognitive testing, and co-occurring condition evaluation. The Center also houses research programs and connects families to URMC specialists across neurology, psychiatry, and genetics.
Rochester's premier academic pediatric center for autism evaluation. Expect a waitlist.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Rochester
Monroe County Early Intervention Program
Monroe County's official Early Intervention program administered through the county Department of Public Health. Provides free developmental evaluations and services for children birth to 3 years who show delays or early signs of autism. Service coordinators help families develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and transition smoothly to CPSE at age 3.
Call as soon as you notice any developmental concern — Early Intervention is FREE and time-sensitive.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Rochester
Autism Behavioral Services — Rochester
Monroe County ABA provider offering BCBA-supervised in-home and center-based therapy for children and adolescents in the Rochester area. Individualized programming using naturalistic developmental strategies and structured ABA. Accepts commercial insurance carriers under New York's ABA insurance mandate and Medicaid.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies to commercial plans.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Rochester · multi-county
Autism Society of Rochester
Rochester's Autism Society chapter provides parent support groups, family social events, and community resource connections across Monroe County and surrounding areas. Regular meetings in Rochester and suburban locations, plus an active parent-to-parent network for newly diagnosed families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Rochester · multi-county
Advocacy Center of Tompkins County — Finger Lakes Outreach
The Advocacy Center serves families across the Finger Lakes and Rochester region, providing free support and training for parents navigating special education and disability services. Helps families understand IDEA rights, prepare for IEP meetings, and access community resources. Part of the New York State PTI network.
FREE parent advocacy and IEP support.
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