County resource guide
Montgomery County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Montgomery County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
20 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Schenectady · multi-county
Albany Medical Center — Schenectady County Families
Schenectady County families access comprehensive autism evaluations at Albany Medical Center (~25 min east), the regional academic medical center. Ellis Hospital in Schenectady is the county's primary hospital and can initiate referrals. Albany Medical Center's Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics program serves the full Capital Region including Schenectady.
Albany Medical Center is ~25 min east — primary autism evaluation resource for Schenectady County.
Cobleskill · multi-county
Cobleskill Regional Hospital — Pediatric Developmental Referrals
Cobleskill Regional Hospital (part of Bassett Healthcare Network) serves Schoharie County. For comprehensive autism evaluation, families are referred to Albany Medical Center (~40 min east) or the SUNY Cobleskill student health network. Bassett can coordinate developmental referrals across their regional network.
Albany Medical Center (~40 min east) is the primary autism evaluation destination for Schoharie County families.
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.
Fonda
Montgomery County Early Intervention Program
Montgomery County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or early autism signs. Administered by the county Department of Health, service coordinators build an IFSP and support transition to CPSE at age 3.
FREE for eligible children. Contact the Health Department as soon as you have any developmental concern.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Schenectady · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Capital Region (Schenectady)
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Schenectady County with center-based and in-home options through the Capital Region network. Schenectady's urban core and proximity to Albany give families solid access to ABA resources. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. NY Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children.
Cobleskill · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Capital Region (Schoharie County)
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for Schoharie County families through in-home services from the Capital Region network. Center-based ABA in Albany (~40 min east) or Schenectady (~30 min northeast) for those able to travel. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
In-home ABA primary for Schoharie County. Albany or Schenectady for center-based options.
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).
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.
Cooperstown · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Otsego County / Mohawk Valley
ABA therapy serving Otsego County families through the Mohawk Valley network with in-home and community-based services. Rural setting means in-home delivery is primary. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
Rural county. In-home ABA is primary. NY ABA insurance mandate applies.
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.
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.
Schoharie · multi-county
OPWDD — Capital District DDSO (Schoharie County)
Schoharie County families access OPWDD-funded autism services through the Capital District Developmental Disabilities Services Office. OPWDD eligibility is required. Services include day habilitation, respite, community habilitation, and Medicaid waiver supports.
Establish OPWDD eligibility before adulthood — the process takes several months.
Cooperstown · multi-county
OPWDD — Mohawk Valley DDSO (Otsego County)
Otsego County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Mohawk Valley DDSO. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — rural Otsego County has limited local service capacity.
Apply early — waiver waitlists and rural service limitations require advance planning.
Albany · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Capital Region Outreach
The federally funded Parent Training and Information center serving upstate New York families, including the Capital Region. Provides free workshops on IDEA rights, IEP preparation, and disability services navigation. One-on-one parent consultations available by phone or in person for Albany County families facing school disputes or OPWDD service questions.
FREE federally funded PTI services. Call for IEP coaching and advocacy support.
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.
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.
Cooperstown · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Otsego County
Federally funded PTI providing free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Otsego County families. Phone and virtual consultations are the primary access mode for this rural county. Particularly helpful for families navigating Cooperstown-area school districts.
FREE PTI services by phone and video — essential for rural Otsego County families.
Schenectady · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Schenectady County
Free IEP coaching, IDEA rights training, and one-on-one parent support for Schenectady County families through the federally funded PTI. Workshops periodically held in the Schenectady area; phone and virtual consultations available.
FREE federally funded PTI. Call for IEP coaching or to prepare for a CSE meeting.
Cobleskill · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Schoharie County
Free IEP coaching and IDEA rights training for Schoharie County families through the federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual consultations available — particularly helpful for families in this rural county who face long drives to access in-person advocacy support.
FREE federally funded PTI. Phone/virtual consultation is available for rural Schoharie County families.
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