Rockland County, New York

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).

Valhalla · multi-county

Maria Fareri Children's Hospital — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center is the region's premier pediatric academic medical center, offering comprehensive autism evaluations through its developmental and behavioral pediatrics program. The multidisciplinary team conducts gold-standard ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments and coordinates closely with school CSE teams and community providers.

Top academic pediatric center for the Hudson Valley and Westchester region.

Valhalla · multi-county

Maria Fareri Children's Hospital — Putnam County Families

Putnam County families seeking comprehensive autism evaluation are best served by Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, approximately 20 minutes from Carmel. The academic pediatric center offers ADOS-2 evaluations, neuropsychological testing, and multidisciplinary assessments. Maria Fareri explicitly serves Putnam as part of its Hudson Valley catchment area.

Closest comprehensive pediatric autism evaluation center for Putnam County families.

Pomona

Rockland County Early Intervention Program

Rockland County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or early autism signs. Administered through the county Health Department, the program assigns service coordinators who build an IFSP with the family and support transition to CPSE at age 3.

FREE for eligible children. Rockland EI has strong provider networks — ask about speech and OT specialists.

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.

White Plains · multi-county

Autism Society — Hudson Valley Chapter

The Hudson Valley chapter of the Autism Society of America serves Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange counties with parent support groups, family social events, and connection to local resources. Monthly meetings rotate between White Plains and other locations for accessibility.

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.