County resource guide
Autism Resources in Niagara County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Niagara County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Niagara County (Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda) is a western New York county adjacent to Buffalo and the Canadian border, served by Mount St. Mary's Hospital for local healthcare. Families access Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo for specialized autism evaluations. Niagara Falls City School District and Lockport City School District provide special education. Niagara Orleans BOCES coordinates cooperative programs. OPWDD Western New York regional services apply statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers12 providers in Niagara County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Buffalo · multi-county
John R. Oishei Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation Clinic
Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo is western New York's primary pediatric medical center, housing a dedicated autism evaluation clinic with developmental pediatricians and neuropsychologists. The clinic performs comprehensive autism spectrum assessments including ADOS-2 and cognitive testing, and coordinates closely with the regional CPSE system and University at Buffalo's autism programs.
Western New York's top children's hospital. Long waits — get on the list early.
Lockport
Mount St. Mary's Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston serves Niagara County's healthcare needs, with John R. Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo (~30 min south) providing comprehensive autism evaluations for the region. Niagara County's Buffalo metro proximity gives families reliable access to one of western New York's strongest pediatric autism evaluation programs. TRICARE-eligible families at nearby military installations should confirm ABA network coverage.
Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo (~30 min south) is the primary autism evaluation center. Tuscarora Nation members may access tribal health services with different referral pathways.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lockport
Niagara County Early Intervention Program
Niagara 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 Health Department in Lockport, EI service coordinators build an IFSP and support transition to CPSE at age 3. The county's urban core (Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda) and rural townships are all served.
FREE for eligible children. Niagara County EI has access to the full WNY provider network.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lockport
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Western New York (Niagara County)
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Niagara County through the Buffalo metro network. Niagara Falls, Lockport, and North Tonawanda families can access WNY's robust ABA provider ecosystem. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid for eligible children. Tuscarora Nation families may have additional tribal health funding options.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. Buffalo metro providers (~30 min south) offer the broadest ABA options. Tuscarora Nation families: check tribal health benefits for additional coverage.
Buffalo · multi-county
Spectrum Behavioral Services — Buffalo
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Erie County and the Buffalo metro area with center-based and in-home services. Uses evidence-based naturalistic teaching strategies tailored to each child's developmental profile. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and coordinates with local school districts and CPSE.
New York ABA insurance mandate applies.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Buffalo · multi-county
Say It Right Speech Therapy — Buffalo
A western New York speech-language pathology practice specializing in autism communication, AAC evaluation, social communication, and feeding therapy for children in Erie County. Therapists are experienced with naturalistic language facilitation approaches including PECS and aided language stimulation. Accepts commercial insurance and private pay.
Also explore UB's Communication Disorders Clinic for university-supervised speech services at reduced cost.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Buffalo · multi-county
ECMC — Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Erie County Medical Center's occupational therapy program serves Buffalo-area children with autism-related sensory processing challenges, fine motor delays, and daily living skill deficits. ECMC is a major safety-net hospital accepting Medicaid, making OT services accessible to Buffalo's diverse population including lower-income families who may otherwise lack access.
Accepts Medicaid. Also explore Children's Guild (Oishei system) and private OT practices in suburban Erie County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Buffalo · multi-county
Autism Society of Western New York
The Western New York chapter of the Autism Society of America provides peer support groups for parents, social programming for autistic individuals, community events, and local resource navigation across Erie County and the Buffalo region. Regular meetings in Buffalo and suburban Erie County locations.
Lockport
Autism Society of Western New York — Niagara County
The Autism Society of Western New York serves Niagara County families with parent support groups, family programming, and resource navigation. As part of the Buffalo metro network, Niagara County families have strong connections to the WNY autism support community including programming in Lockport and Niagara Falls.
Niagara County families are a core part of the WNY autism support community. Chapter meets in the Buffalo metro area.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Buffalo · multi-county
OPWDD — Western New York DDSO (Chautauqua)
Chautauqua County families access OPWDD-funded services through the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office. OPWDD services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite care, and Medicaid waiver supports. The WNY DDSO has a field office serving Chautauqua County and can guide families through the eligibility process.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — services require eligibility first and waiver waitlists exist.
Buffalo · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York
The Parent Network of Western New York is the federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) center for upstate New York families, including Erie County. Provides free workshops, one-on-one parent support, IEP preparation assistance, and training on IDEA rights. Serves families of children with any disability from birth through age 26.
FREE federally funded PTI. Call for free IEP coaching and parent training.
Lockport
Parent Network of Western New York — Niagara County
The federally funded Parent Training and Information center based in Buffalo directly serves Niagara County families with free IEP coaching, IDEA rights workshops, and parent support. Niagara County is a core service area for Parent Network WNY — families can attend Buffalo-area workshops or access support by phone and video.
FREE federally funded PTI. Niagara County is a core service area for Parent Network WNY.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Niagara 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.
See all New York resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New York.
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