County resource guide
Autism Resources in Richmond County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Richmond County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Richmond County (Staten Island) is part of NYC and benefits from Staten Island University Hospital (Northwell Health) for general pediatric care. NYC families access the full city autism service network, including the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell autism programs for specialized evaluation. Advocates for Children provides free legal advocacy for NYC students. AHRC NYC serves Richmond County residents, and OPWDD coordinates adult DD services.
Provider directory
Local Providers13 providers in Richmond County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Staten Island
Staten Island University Hospital — Child Development Center
Staten Island University Hospital's Child Development Center provides autism evaluations and developmental assessments for Staten Island families. As part of Northwell Health, the Center offers access to a broad network of specialists including neurologists, psychiatrists, and developmental pediatricians, and connects families to NYC Early Intervention and the NYC DOE special education system.
Part of Northwell Health — strong specialist network. Also serves as bridge to NYC DOE services.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Staten Island
NYC Early Intervention — Staten Island
New York City's Early Intervention program for Staten Island families, coordinated through the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Free developmental evaluations and services for children birth to 3 years who show signs of autism or developmental delay. Service coordinators help families build an IFSP and transition to NYC DOE CPSE at age 3.
FREE for eligible children. Call NYC Early Intervention hotline to start the referral process.
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/
Staten Island
Autism Learning Partners — Staten Island
In-home and center-based ABA therapy for Staten Island families, with BCBA-supervised programs tailored to each child. Uses naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBI) blended with structured teaching. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and coordinates with NYC Department of Education special education teams.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. Confirm Staten Island service area when calling.
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.
Staten Island
Staten Island Speech-Language Associates
A Staten Island–based speech-language pathology practice serving autistic children with communication delays, AAC needs, social pragmatic language difficulties, and feeding challenges. Private practice with experienced pediatric SLPs familiar with the NYC DOE special education system and IEP speech goals. Accepts commercial insurance and private pay.
Private practice — verify insurance before scheduling. Staten Island has fewer SLP options than other NYC boroughs; call early.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Staten Island
Staten Island University Hospital — Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Staten Island University Hospital's occupational therapy program serves autistic children on Staten Island with sensory integration therapy, fine motor skill development, and daily living skills training. As part of Northwell Health, OT services coordinate with the hospital's pediatric developmental team. Accepts most commercial insurance and Medicaid.
Accepts Medicaid. Staten Island has limited private OT options — SIUH is a primary access point.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Staten Island
Autism Society — Staten Island Chapter
Staten Island's Autism Society chapter provides peer support groups for parents and caregivers, social skills groups for autistic children and teens, and community resource navigation. Regular meetings across Staten Island connect newly diagnosed families with experienced parent mentors.
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.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Richmond 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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