County resource guide
Autism Resources in Queens County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Queens County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Queens County connects families to NYC's autism service network as well as Long Island's providers through Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park. Advocates for Children of New York and RCSN both serve Queens families for free advocacy and resource navigation. New York's ABA insurance mandate covers most commercial plans.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Queens County:
NYC DOE — Office of Special Education
Contact the NYC DOE main special education line and request your Queens district's CPSE (preschool) or CSE (school-age) office. Written referrals trigger a 60-day evaluation window.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers40 providers in Queens County
About our listings
Provider listings on Autism Parent Club are submitted by practices or researched from public sources. All listings are reviewed by a person before publication, and no provider has paid to appear here. Read how we verify listings, or use the “Suggest a correction” link below to flag anything inaccurate.
0 providers in Queens County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
New Hyde Park · multi-county
Cohen Children's Medical Center — Autism Services
Autism evaluations and behavioral health services at Cohen Children's Medical Center, one of the New York metro's major pediatric hospitals. Serves Queens and Long Island families with comprehensive developmental assessments.
New York · multi-county
Manhattan Psychology Group
ABA therapy and autism evaluations across Kings County, Queens, and Manhattan neighborhoods.
Source: https://manhattanpsychologygroup.com/applied-behavioral-analysis/
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Long Island City
NYC Early Intervention — Queens
New York City's Early Intervention program for Queens families, coordinated through the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Free developmental evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 showing signs of autism or developmental delay. Queens EI has an extensive bilingual provider network reflecting the borough's diverse communities.
FREE for eligible children. Queens has extensive bilingual EI provider options — request a bilingual coordinator if needed.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
New York · multi-county
Achieve Beyond — NYC
ABA therapy tailored for children with autism across all five NYC boroughs. In-home, clinic, and community-based services.
Source: https://www.achievebeyondusa.com/locations/new-york/new-york-city/
Garden City · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Nassau County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving Nassau County families with BCBA-supervised individualized programs. Naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention approach. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and coordinates with Nassau County CPSE teams and school districts.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies to commercial plans.
Massapequa · multi-county
Behavioral Associates — Long Island
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Nassau and western Suffolk counties. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic teaching approach. Accepts commercial insurance and New York Medicaid.
New York ABA insurance mandate applies.
Forest Hills
Manhattan Behavioral Medicine — Queens
Manhattan Behavioral Medicine provides BCBA-supervised ABA therapy in Queens with center-based and in-home options. Known for strong clinical supervision and naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention approaches. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and coordinates with Queens school districts and NYC Early Intervention.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. Forest Hills location serves central and southern Queens.
Brooklyn · multi-county
NYC Center for Autism Treatment
ABA therapy for children birth–21 in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Center-based and in-home options.
Source: https://www.nycenterforautismtreatment.com
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Great Neck · multi-county
Long Island Speech — Nassau County
Long Island Speech's Nassau County locations provide pediatric speech-language therapy for autistic children, including AAC evaluation, social communication groups, feeding therapy, and pragmatic language intervention. Multiple Nassau County offices in Great Neck, Rockville Center, and Plainview make services accessible across the county.
Multiple Nassau locations. One of Long Island's largest and most established pediatric SLP practices.
Flushing
Queens Speech and Language Center
A speech-language pathology practice serving Queens children with autism, language delays, and AAC needs. Services include individual therapy, social communication groups, and feeding therapy. Bilingual therapists (Spanish, Mandarin, Korean) available — essential in a borough with large immigrant communities. Accepts commercial insurance and private pay.
Multilingual therapists available. Flushing location serves eastern Queens and is accessible by 7 train.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
New Hyde Park · multi-county
Cohen Children's Medical Center — Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Cohen Children's Medical Center's occupational therapy program provides sensory integration therapy, fine motor evaluation, and daily living skills training for Nassau County children with autism. As part of Northwell Health, Cohen Children's OT coordinates closely with the hospital's autism diagnostic team for seamless post-diagnosis therapy planning. Accepts most commercial insurance.
Coordinated referral pathway from Cohen Children's autism evaluation. Also see Northwell community OT sites across Nassau.
Jackson Heights
Pediatric Therapeutic Services — Queens
Occupational therapy for autistic children in Queens, specializing in sensory integration therapy, fine motor development, and daily living skills. The practice serves families across Queens with therapists experienced in working with children on the autism spectrum and coordinating with schools and ABA providers. Accepts commercial insurance and connects families to NYC EI OT services.
Jackson Heights location accessible to diverse Queens communities. Verify insurance panel before scheduling.
Respite care
Respite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
Statewide · multi-county
OPWDD respite services — via the Front Door
New York funds respite in the home or out of it, during the day, in the evening or overnight, including cover when a family member is ill or a regular carer is on leave. Access runs through your regional OPWDD Front Door office rather than through providers directly. NY Connects is a single intake line that screens you for OPWDD alongside several other programs in one call.
Start with the OPWDD Front Door for your region. Ask about both in-home and out-of-home respite — families are often told about only one.
~3,000 providers nationwide
ARCH National Respite Locator
A free national database of respite providers searchable by state and locality — home care agencies, community-based organizations and state programs. The single best starting point for finding respite anywhere in the country, and it is the tool state agencies themselves point families toward.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Before you pay out of pocket, check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds — respite is covered by nearly every state waiver, and many families never think to ask.
Most states run one
Your state's Lifespan Respite Care Program
Lifespan Respite Care Programs are federally seeded, state-run programs that help families of any age and any disability find and pay for respite — often including vouchers or subsidies that do not depend on having a Medicaid waiver. Most states have one, they are chronically under-used, and they are rarely mentioned by anyone else in the system.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Search for "[your state] Lifespan Respite" or use the ARCH directory. Ask specifically about voucher or subsidy programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
New York · multi-county
Autism Society of America — New York City Chapter
NYC chapter providing support groups, family programming, and community connections across the five boroughs.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
New York · multi-county
Advocates for Children of New York
New York City's leading free legal and advocacy resource for children with disabilities. Provides free legal representation, IEP advocacy, and help navigating NYC's complex special education system. Essential for any NYC family in an IEP dispute.
FREE legal help. Invaluable in NYC's complex school system. Call before any IEP dispute.
New York · multi-county
Advocates for Children of New York — Staten Island Families
Advocates for Children of New York provides free legal advocacy and special education representation to all five NYC boroughs, including Staten Island. Staff attorneys and advocates help families challenge inappropriate placements, secure related services, and navigate NYC DOE's impartial hearing process — all at no cost to the family.
FREE legal help for NYC families. Call before any impartial hearing or significant IEP dispute.
Brooklyn · multi-county
AHRC New York City
One of the largest agencies serving New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. AHRC provides day programs, supported employment, family support, and Early Intervention services across Brooklyn and the five boroughs.
Particularly strong for adult services and supported employment in NYC.
New York · multi-county
INCLUDEnyc — Long Island Outreach
INCLUDEnyc is New York City's federally funded Parent Training and Information (PTI) center that also extends services to Long Island families. Provides free training, information, and one-on-one guidance to help parents navigate special education systems, IEP meetings, and disability-related services for their children.
FREE federal PTI services. Invaluable for IEP disputes and school advocacy.
New York · multi-county
New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC)
NYFAC provides free IEP advocacy, parent training, and special education navigation support to families across Westchester and the greater New York area. Staff advocates attend IEP meetings with parents, help families understand their IDEA rights, and support families in resolving disputes with school districts without costly litigation.
FREE IEP advocacy. Call well before your IEP meeting — they get booked up.
New York · multi-county
Resources for Children with Special Needs (RCSN)
New York City's key resource navigation and advocacy organization for families of children with disabilities. One-on-one family support, workshops, and connection to the NYC Early Intervention system and Special Education Parent Centers.
Critical for navigating NYC's fragmented service system.
Autism-friendly dentists
Dentists experienced with autistic patients — desensitisation visits, sensory accommodations, and staff who take the time it takes.
New York · multi-county
NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities
345 E 24th Street, New York, NY 10010
A dedicated center within NYU College of Dentistry for people with developmental disabilities and special needs, wheelchair accessible, in Manhattan. New York State's Office for People With Developmental Disabilities lists it as a provider, which is a useful sign it is set up for OPWDD-connected families rather than treating them as an exception.
Ask whether your OPWDD service coordinator can help arrange the referral.
Stony Brook · multi-county
Stony Brook Clinic for Dental Care for Patients with Disabilities
101 South Drive, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Stony Brook's School of Dental Medicine has been doing this since 1981 and provides comprehensive oral health care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Treatment happens either in the office or, when that is not workable, in a hospital setting under general anesthesia - so a family is not forced to choose between an impossible appointment and no care at all.
Care starts with a comprehensive evaluation before any treatment is planned. Wheelchair accessible.
Activities, clubs & recreation
Clubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
New York · multi-county
Autistic Adults NYC
An autistic-run nonprofit and social group of several hundred autistic adults across the New York tri-state area, hosting in-person and online events. Worth singling out: this is run BY autistic people rather than for them, which changes the character of the room entirely and is what many autistic adults say they were looking for and could not find.
New York · multi-county
Fast Feet NYC
Inclusive running and health programs for young people and adults with developmental and physical disabilities across New York City. Running suits a lot of autistic people who find team sport socially demanding — the activity is parallel rather than interactive.
Long Island · multi-county
Nassau / Suffolk Autism Society of America
The Long Island Autism Society chapter, running recreational and social activities and events for autistic children and adults alongside family support. Local chapters like this one typically know about programs that never appear in any directory — worth one call even if their own calendar is not what you need.
New York · multi-county
Play4Autism
Sports and recreation programs for autistic children and adults across New York City and New Jersey, aimed at social, communication and leadership skills through its Kidz into Action initiative.
New York · multi-county
QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community)
253 W. 35th St., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001
A long-established autism nonprofit serving children and adults across New York City and Long Island with person-centerd services, including recreation and community programs alongside education and family support. Centers across Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Nassau and Suffolk.
Queens · multi-county
YMCA of Greater New York — Cross Island adaptive programs
Adaptive programming at the Cross Island YMCA in Queens. YMCA provision varies branch by branch rather than being uniform, so ask what your nearest branch actually runs — but where it exists it is usually the cheapest structured option available.
200+ locations nationwide
ACEing Autism
Weekly Saturday tennis clinics built specifically for autistic children aged 5 to 18, run by volunteers at more than 200 locations across the country, serving over 7,000 players. Sessions run in six-week blocks of an hour. This is the clearest example of the interest-based model working: the sport supplies the structure, the turn-taking and the reason to be there, so the social side happens sideways rather than being the task.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location — around $120 for a six-week session at some sites, with scholarships available. Use the map on their site to find your nearest program, schedule and local contact.
~4,000 camps nationwide
American Camp Association — camp finder
A free searchable directory of close to 4,000 summer camps that can be filtered for camps serving autistic campers, by distance, session length, activities and cost. The best single starting point for finding a day or overnight camp anywhere in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Registration for specialized camps typically opens December–February and popular overnight camps fill within days. Start the funding conversation in autumn.
Nationwide — find your local chapter
Best Buddies
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus employment, leadership and inclusive living programs. Over 4,000 chapters across all 50 states, serving school-age through adult. If what your family wants is a friend rather than an activity, this is the most direct answer in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89BUDDY, to locate your nearest chapter.
Local affiliates across most of the country
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Day and overnight camps run through local Easterseals affiliates, several of them autism-specific, with weekend respite and family camp sessions as well. Many affiliates operate sliding-scale fees, and several camps serve adults alongside children.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between affiliates — check what your nearest one actually runs rather than assuming the national description applies.
Week-long camps hosted nationwide
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle, using adapted roller bikes over a week-long camp that gradually transfers balance to the rider. Learning to ride a bike is a milestone a lot of autistic children are quietly written off for, and this is the program that most reliably delivers it. Camps are hosted by local organizations across the country, so availability is by host town rather than by chapter.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their site for host locations and dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
Local chapters in a number of US cities
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Volunteer-led one-to-one recreation for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities, at no cost to families or carers. The one-to-one model is the point: a volunteer is paired with your child for the session, which makes it workable for people who cannot manage a group setting unsupported.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. Runs through local chapters in a number of US cities rather than everywhere — check whether yours has one.
900+ divisions nationwide
Little League Challenger Division
Baseball for children and adults with a physical or intellectual disability, across more than 900 divisions. The main division serves ages 4–18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in school; the Senior League Challenger Division serves 15 and above with no upper age limit.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the league finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one.
200+ communities
Miracle League
Baseball on purpose-built accessible fields in more than 200 communities. Every player bats and every player scores, so ability differences do not decide the game.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their location list for the nearest field — coverage is good but not universal.
Every state — county-level programs
Special Olympics
Year-round sports training and competition at no cost to the athlete or their family, for children and adults alike. Programs run at county level in every state.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility centers on intellectual disability or a closely related developmental disability. If your child is autistic without an intellectual disability, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after.
Through local clubs and state associations
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, usually with buddy support on the pitch. Run through ordinary local soccer clubs rather than as a separate organization.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Ask your state youth soccer association which local clubs run TOPSoccer — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Queens County.
School & special education
- NYC Department of Education — Special Education (Queens)
NYC DOE handles IEPs for all public school students in the five boroughs.
Services & benefits
- OPWDD — Metro New York Region
NY Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- OPWDD — Metro New York Region
NY Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- OPWDD — Metro New York Region
NY Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Queens 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 Queens County
Serving families across Queens County including Queens, Jamaica, Flushing, Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills, Jackson Heights, Richmond Hill, Far Rockaway and Bayside and more.
See all New York resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New York.
New York state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Queens County, New York?
We list 28 providers serving Queens County, covering ABA therapy, advocacy & legal, parent & family support, activities, clubs & recreation and diagnostic clinics, plus 5 more. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Queens County accept Medicaid?
1 of the providers we list for Queens County state that they accept Medicaid, including Behavioral Associates — Long Island. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Queens County?
ABA providers serving Queens County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Queens County?
5 providers serving Queens County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
How do I get a free evaluation for a child under 3 in Queens County?
Contact NYC DOE — Office of Special Education, the Early Intervention program serving Queens County. Under Part C of IDEA you can request an evaluation yourself — you do not need a doctor's referral, and the evaluation is free. Contact details are listed in the key contacts section of this page.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in New York?
New York families can apply to the OPWDD Home and Community Based Services Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Eligibility itself takes months; service waits vary by region, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Queens County?
If none of the Queens County providers is the right fit, these New York counties currently have the most listed providers: Kings County (25), Onondaga County (25), Albany County (24), New York County (24). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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