County resource guide
Autism Resources in Ontario County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ontario County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Ontario County (Canandaigua, Geneva, Victor) is a Finger Lakes wine country county served by Thompson Health (UR Medicine) for local healthcare and with access to University of Rochester's Golisano Children's Hospital — a major autism evaluation resource — just 30–40 minutes away. Ontario County BOCES provides cooperative special education programs. OPWDD regional services and New York's ABA mandate apply statewide.
Provider directory
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Diagnostic 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.
Canandaigua · multi-county
Thompson Health — Pediatric Developmental Services
Thompson Health in Canandaigua (part of UR Medicine) provides pediatric services for Ontario County, including developmental screenings and referrals. For comprehensive autism evaluation, families access the University of Rochester Medical Center's Golisano Children's Hospital Strong Center (~45 min west) — the regional academic center for autism in the Finger Lakes.
URMC Golisano Strong Center (~45 min west in Rochester) is the primary autism evaluation resource for Ontario County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Canandaigua
Ontario County Early Intervention Program
Ontario County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or early autism signs. Service coordinators develop an IFSP and support transition to CPSE at age 3. Ontario County's EI program benefits from the proximity to Rochester's strong provider network.
FREE for eligible children. Ontario County EI has access to Rochester-area specialists.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Canandaigua · multi-county
Autism Behavioral Services — Finger Lakes (Ontario County)
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Ontario County with center-based and in-home options through the Finger Lakes region network. Ontario County's proximity to Rochester gives families access to a broader ABA provider market. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. Rochester (~45 min west) has expanded center-based ABA options.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Rochester · multi-county
URMC — Speech-Language Pathology (Pediatric)
The University of Rochester Medical Center's pediatric speech-language pathology program provides comprehensive services for autistic children, including AAC evaluation and training, social communication therapy, feeding therapy, and family coaching. As an academic medical center, URMC offers specialized expertise including for minimally verbal children and those with complex communication needs.
Academic program — can serve complex cases. Also explore the UB Communication Disorders department for research-based speech services.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Rochester · multi-county
Golisano Children's Hospital — Occupational Therapy
Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center provides pediatric occupational therapy for Monroe County children with autism, including sensory integration therapy, fine motor evaluation, and daily living skills training. OT services are coordinated with the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities for integrated post-diagnosis care.
Coordinated referrals from the URMC Strong Center. Also explore private OT practices in Pittsford and Webster for shorter waits.
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.
Canandaigua · multi-county
Advocacy Center — Finger Lakes Region (Ontario County)
The Advocacy Center provides free IEP support, IDEA rights training, and parent advocacy for Ontario County families. As part of the Finger Lakes regional PTI network connected to URMC, the center maintains strong ties to the Rochester disability services ecosystem.
FREE parent advocacy and IEP support. Connected to Rochester's disability services network.
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.
Canandaigua · multi-county
OPWDD — Finger Lakes DDSO (Ontario County)
Ontario County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Services Office. OPWDD eligibility is required for day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. The DDSO office serves the Finger Lakes region including Ontario County.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — waiver waitlists exist in the Finger Lakes region.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Ontario 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.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New York.
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