County resource guide
Saratoga County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Saratoga County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
17 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Albany · multi-county
Albany Medical Center — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Albany Medical Center's Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics division provides comprehensive autism evaluations for children across the Capital Region. The multidisciplinary team includes developmental pediatricians and neuropsychologists conducting ADOS-2 assessments. As Albany's academic medical center, AMC coordinates with regional CPSE programs and OPWDD for post-diagnosis services.
Capital Region's primary academic pediatric center. Expect a waitlist — call early.
Albany · multi-county
Albany Medical Center — Rensselaer County Families
Rensselaer County families, just across the Hudson River from Albany, have direct access to Albany Medical Center's Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics program for comprehensive autism evaluations. The AMC team conducts ADOS-2 assessments and coordinates with Troy-area CPSE programs and OPWDD. Transit connections make AMC accessible from Troy and surrounding Rensselaer County communities.
Troy is minutes from Albany Medical Center. Primary evaluation resource for Rensselaer County.
Glens Falls · multi-county
Glens Falls Hospital — Developmental Pediatric Referrals
Glens Falls Hospital is the primary hospital for Warren County and the southern Adirondack region. Developmental pediatric screenings and referrals are available, with comprehensive autism evaluations typically handled at Albany Medical Center (50 min south). Glens Falls Hospital is part of the Albany Medical Health System, facilitating warm referrals.
Albany Medical Center (50 min south) is the primary destination for comprehensive autism evaluation. Glens Falls Hospital facilitates referrals through the Albany Med system.
Fort Edward · multi-county
Glens Falls Hospital — Washington County Families
Washington County families seeking autism evaluation most commonly use Glens Falls Hospital (part of Albany Medical Health System) in neighboring Warren County, or travel directly to Albany Medical Center (60 min south). The hospital's developmental team can provide initial screenings and warm referrals into the Albany Med evaluation system.
Washington County is rural. Albany Medical Center (60 min south) is the primary destination for comprehensive autism evaluation.
Saratoga Springs · multi-county
Saratoga Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs provides initial pediatric developmental screenings and warm referrals to comprehensive autism evaluation centers. Families needing full ADOS-2 assessments are referred to Albany Medical Center (30 min south). The hospital's pediatric team is familiar with local EI and CPSE pathways for Saratoga County.
For comprehensive autism evaluation, Albany Medical Center (30 min) is the primary referral destination.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Ballston Spa
Saratoga County Early Intervention Program
Saratoga County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or early signs of autism. Administered by the county Department of Health, the program assigns service coordinators who develop an IFSP and support the family's transition to CPSE at age 3.
FREE for eligible children. Saratoga County has a strong EI provider network — ask about wait times.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Albany · multi-county
Anderson Center for Autism — Capital Region Programs
Anderson Center for Autism is one of New York's most respected providers of residential and day program services for individuals with autism. Their Capital Region programs offer community-based day habilitation, respite, and family support services through OPWDD. Particularly valuable for school-age and adult services funded by Medicaid waiver.
OPWDD-funded services — OPWDD eligibility required. Apply through your local OPWDD office.
Glens Falls · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Glens Falls / Southern Adirondack
ABA therapy serving Warren County families with BCBA-supervised center-based and in-home services. Glens Falls is more accessible than the northern Adirondack counties, with better provider availability. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. NY Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children.
Saratoga Springs · multi-county
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Saratoga/Capital Region
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Saratoga County through the Capital Region network with center-based and in-home options. Saratoga County's growing population has increased demand for ABA — early enrollment is recommended. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid for eligible families.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. NY Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Glens Falls · multi-county
OPWDD — Adirondack DDSO (Warren County)
Warren County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Adirondack DDSO. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Warren County's proximity to Saratoga County means somewhat better access to providers than more remote Adirondack counties.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early — waiver services require eligibility first.
Albany · multi-county
OPWDD — Capital District DDSO (Rensselaer)
Rensselaer County accesses OPWDD-funded services through the Capital District Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Contact the Capital District DDSO to begin the OPWDD eligibility process.
Establish OPWDD eligibility early — waiver services have waitlists in the Capital Region.
Albany · multi-county
OPWDD — Capital District DDSO (Saratoga County)
Saratoga County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Capital District DDSO. OPWDD services include day programs, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Contact the Capital District DDSO to initiate OPWDD eligibility determination — the process takes several months, so start early.
OPWDD eligibility takes time — start the process before your child turns 16 to prepare for adult services.
Troy · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Capital Region (Rensselaer)
The federally funded Parent Training and Information center serves Rensselaer County families alongside the broader Capital Region. Free IEP coaching, workshops on IDEA rights, and one-on-one parent support for navigating Troy and Rensselaer County school districts. Particularly helpful for families facing CSE disputes or service denials.
FREE federally funded PTI. Available statewide by phone for Rensselaer County families.
Albany · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Capital Region Outreach
The federally funded Parent Training and Information center serving upstate New York families, including the Capital Region. Provides free workshops on IDEA rights, IEP preparation, and disability services navigation. One-on-one parent consultations available by phone or in person for Albany County families facing school disputes or OPWDD service questions.
FREE federally funded PTI services. Call for IEP coaching and advocacy support.
Saratoga Springs · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Saratoga County
The federally funded Parent Training and Information center provides free IEP coaching, IDEA rights training, and one-on-one parent support for Saratoga County families. Workshops are periodically held in Saratoga Springs; phone and virtual consultations are available for families throughout the county.
FREE PTI services. Available by phone for all Saratoga County families.
Glens Falls · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Warren County / Glens Falls
The federally funded Parent Training and Information center provides free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Warren County families. Phone and virtual consultations available for families throughout the Glens Falls and southern Adirondack region. Particularly helpful for rural families navigating smaller school districts.
FREE federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual access available for all Warren County families.
Fort Edward · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Washington County
Federally funded PTI center providing free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Washington County families. Phone and virtual consultations available for families across this rural county. Particularly valuable for families navigating small rural school districts with limited special education resources.
FREE PTI services. Phone/virtual access is primary for this rural county.
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