Orange County, New York

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.