County resource guide
Autism Resources in Orange County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Orange County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Orange County (Middletown, Newburgh, Port Jervis) is part of the Hudson Valley south of Ulster County, served by Garnet Health Medical Center for local healthcare. Families access Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla for specialized pediatric evaluations. Middletown City School District and Newburgh Enlarged City School District provide special education. OPWDD regional services cover Orange County residents. New York requires ABA coverage under commercial plans.
Provider directory
Local Providers19 providers in Orange County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Harris · multi-county
Catskill Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris serves as Sullivan County's primary hospital. Developmental pediatric screenings and referrals are available for autism concerns. Full ADOS-2 evaluations require travel to Garnet Health in Middletown (40 min), Westchester Medical Center, or telehealth specialists.
Full autism evaluation typically requires travel. Consider telehealth evaluation through Albany Med, Maria Fareri, or NYU Langone affiliates.
Middletown · multi-county
Garnet Health Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Garnet Health Medical Center (formerly Orange Regional Medical Center) in Middletown is the main hospital serving Orange County. The developmental pediatrics team provides initial autism screenings and referrals to regional evaluation centers. Families needing full ADOS-2 assessments are typically referred to Westchester Medical Center or Maria Fareri Children's Hospital.
For comprehensive autism evaluation, expect referral to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla.
Suffern · multi-county
Good Samaritan Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern serves as Rockland County's primary hospital and provides developmental pediatrics consultations including autism screenings and referrals. Families requiring comprehensive ADOS-2 evaluations are typically referred to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, a short drive away in Valhalla.
For full autism evaluation, expect referral to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital (Valhalla, 20 min).
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Goshen
Orange County Early Intervention Program
Orange County's official Early Intervention program, administered through the county Department of Health. Provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or early autism signs. Service coordinators develop an IFSP with the family and coordinate transition to CPSE at age 3.
FREE for eligible children. Early Intervention is time-sensitive — call as soon as you have concerns.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Poughkeepsie · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Hudson Valley
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley with BCBA-supervised programming. Individualized treatment using naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and coordinates with Dutchess County CPSE teams and OPWDD service coordinators.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. NY Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children.
Nanuet · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Rockland County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy for Rockland County children with BCBA-supervised individualized programming. Naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention approach. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and coordinates with Rockland County CPSE teams and OPWDD service coordinators.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. NY Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children.
Middletown · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Orange County
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Orange County children with BCBA-supervised, individualized treatment plans. Uses naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention alongside structured teaching. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA insurance mandate and NY Medicaid, making services accessible across Orange County's diverse communities.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. NY Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children.
Monticello · multi-county
Crossroads for Kids — Sullivan County
ABA therapy serving Sullivan County families with in-home BCBA-supervised services. Sullivan County is rural with limited center-based options — in-home ABA is the primary service model. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
Rural county — in-home ABA is primary. NY ABA insurance mandate applies.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Middletown
Orange County Speech-Language Associates
A speech-language pathology practice serving Orange County children with autism-related communication disorders, including AAC evaluation and training, social communication groups, and feeding therapy. Locations in Middletown and Newburgh serve families across Orange County's urban and rural communities. Accepts commercial insurance and private pay.
Also explore telehealth SLP options from NYC-based practices for families in more remote Orange County communities.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Middletown · multi-county
Garnet Health — Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Garnet Health Medical Center's rehabilitation department provides pediatric occupational therapy for Orange County children with autism, including sensory integration therapy, fine motor skill development, and daily living skills training. Orange County families also access OT through the Westchester Medical Center network in neighboring Valhalla.
Also explore private OT practices in Newburgh and Monroe. Maria Fareri Children's in Valhalla is accessible for more specialized OT needs.
Suffern · multi-county
Good Samaritan Hospital — Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Good Samaritan Hospital's occupational therapy program serves Rockland County autistic children with sensory integration therapy, fine motor skill building, and daily living skills training. Rockland County's suburban character and proximity to Westchester provide families with options including both Rockland-based and Westchester Medical Center OT services.
Also explore private OT practices in Nanuet and Nyack, and Maria Fareri Children's OT program in Valhalla (20 min).
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Poughkeepsie · multi-county
Autism Society — Hudson Valley Chapter
The Hudson Valley chapter of the Autism Society of America provides parent support groups, family programming, and local resource navigation for Dutchess, Putnam, and Rockland county families. Monthly meetings in the Poughkeepsie area connect newly diagnosed families with experienced parent mentors and local service knowledge.
Newburgh · multi-county
Autism Society — Hudson Valley Chapter (Orange County)
The Hudson Valley Autism Society chapter serves Orange County families with parent support groups, family events, and resource navigation. Meetings are held at accessible locations in the Newburgh and Middletown areas, and the chapter maintains connections to Orange County's network of OPWDD and school-based services.
Nanuet · multi-county
Autism Society — Hudson Valley Chapter (Rockland)
The Hudson Valley Autism Society chapter serves Rockland County with parent support groups, family programming, and local resource connections. As a densely populated suburban county bordering NYC and Westchester, Rockland families have access to a robust network of service providers that chapter meetings help navigate.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
New York · multi-county
Advocates for Children of New York — Mid-Hudson Outreach
Advocates for Children of New York extends free legal advocacy and IEP support to families across the mid-Hudson Valley, including Ulster County. Staff advocates can assist with IEP disputes, school district conflicts, and special education placement decisions. Free services for income-eligible families.
FREE legal advocacy. Priority given to low-income families but services are broadly available.
New York · multi-county
New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC) — Rockland
NYFAC provides free IEP advocacy and special education navigation support to Rockland County families. Staff advocates attend IEP meetings, help families understand IDEA rights, and support dispute resolution without litigation. Rockland County families are served through NYFAC's outreach program extending from the NYC metro area.
FREE IEP advocacy. Call well before your IEP meeting — early contact improves outcomes.
Kingston · multi-county
OPWDD — Mid-Hudson DDSO
The Mid-Hudson Developmental Disabilities Services Office serves Ulster, Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland counties with OPWDD-funded services including day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Families must establish OPWDD eligibility. The DDSO office provides information sessions and guides families through the eligibility process.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility well before adulthood. Waiver waitlists exist — get on them early.
Goshen · multi-county
OPWDD — Mid-Hudson DDSO (Orange County)
The Mid-Hudson DDSO serves Orange County families seeking OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services including day habilitation, respite, supported employment, and Medicaid waiver supports. OPWDD eligibility must be established. Orange County families can contact the DDSO office for eligibility information sessions and service planning guidance.
OPWDD services are funded through Medicaid waiver — eligibility and enrollment take time. Start early.
Monticello · multi-county
OPWDD — Mid-Hudson DDSO (Sullivan County)
Sullivan County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Mid-Hudson Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Sullivan County's rural setting means families often travel for some services.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early. Rural location — some services require travel.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Orange 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.
Communities served
Cities in Orange County
Serving families across Orange County including Newburgh, Middletown, Port Jervis, Goshen, Monroe, Warwick, Cornwall, Chester, Highland Falls and Tuxedo and more.
See all New York resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New York.
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