County resource guide
Steuben County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Steuben County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
14 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Elmira · multi-county
Arnot Health (Guthrie) — Developmental Pediatrics
Arnot Health in Elmira, part of the Guthrie Health network, is the primary hospital for Chemung County. Developmental pediatric screenings and referrals are available for autism concerns. Elmira is the largest Southern Tier city outside of Binghamton, and families have access to Golisano Children's in Rochester (1.5 hours) and Corning Hospital (30 min west) for expanded specialty options.
Elmira is a regional Southern Tier hub. For comprehensive evaluation, Golisano Children's in Rochester (1.5 hrs) is the primary referral site.
Corning · multi-county
Corning Hospital (Guthrie Health) — Developmental Referrals
Corning Hospital, part of the Guthrie Health system, is the primary hospital for the Corning area of Steuben County. Developmental pediatric screenings and referrals are available for autism concerns. Comprehensive evaluations are referred to Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester (1.5 hours north) or SUNY Upstate in Syracuse. Guthrie's telehealth network also offers evaluation access.
For comprehensive autism evaluation, Golisano Children's in Rochester (1.5 hrs) is the primary academic referral site.
Wellsville · multi-county
Jones Memorial Hospital (UR Medicine) — Developmental Referrals
Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, part of the UR Medicine network, is the primary hospital for Allegany County. Developmental pediatric screenings and referrals are available for autism concerns. For comprehensive evaluations, families are referred to Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester (1.5–2 hours north) or UHS in Binghamton for southern county families. Telehealth evaluation options are increasingly available.
Allegany County is one of NY's most rural counties. Golisano Children's in Rochester is the primary referral site. Telehealth evaluations strongly recommended.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Bath
Steuben County Early Intervention Program
Steuben County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3. Coordinated through the county Health Department in Bath, EI serves Corning, Hornell, and rural communities across Steuben County. In-home service delivery is standard.
FREE for eligible children. Don't wait for a formal diagnosis to refer — developmental concern is sufficient.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Wellsville · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Allegany County
ABA therapy for Allegany County families with BCBA-supervised in-home services. Rural county setting means in-home delivery is primary. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid. Families may supplement with telehealth ABA from Rochester or Binghamton providers.
Rural county — in-home ABA is primary. NY ABA insurance mandate applies.
Elmira · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Elmira / Chemung County
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Chemung County families with center-based and in-home options in Elmira. As the Southern Tier's second-largest city, Elmira has better ABA provider access than surrounding rural counties. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. Elmira is the primary ABA hub for the Southern Tier west of Binghamton.
Corning · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Steuben County
ABA therapy for Steuben County families with BCBA-supervised in-home services. Steuben County is rural — in-home delivery is primary. Some families access Chemung County (Elmira) or Monroe County (Rochester) center-based ABA. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
In-home ABA is primary in rural Steuben. Elmira (Chemung County) and Rochester have more center options.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Wellsville · multi-county
OPWDD — Western New York DDSO (Allegany County)
Allegany County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Western New York DDSO. Services include community habilitation, day programs, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Allegany County is rural — some services require travel. Apply for OPWDD eligibility early.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility well before age 18. Rural location means some services require travel.
Elmira · multi-county
OPWDD — Western New York DDSO (Chemung County)
Chemung County families access OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Western New York DDSO. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Elmira's location makes the WNY DDSO accessible for Chemung County families.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility before age 18. Elmira families have better OPWDD service access than surrounding rural counties.
Corning · multi-county
OPWDD — Western New York DDSO (Steuben County)
Steuben County accesses OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services through the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office. OPWDD services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Rural Steuben County families should begin the OPWDD eligibility process early.
Apply for OPWDD eligibility early. Rural location — some services require travel to larger communities.
Wellsville · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Allegany County
The federally funded Parent Training and Information center directly serves Allegany County as part of its western New York region. Provides free IEP coaching, IDEA rights workshops, and one-on-one parent support by phone and video for families in Wellsville, Bolivar, and rural Allegany County communities.
FREE federally funded PTI. Phone and virtual access are primary for rural Allegany County.
Elmira · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Chemung County / Elmira
Federally funded PTI providing free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Chemung County families. The Parent Network WNY directly serves the Southern Tier, including Elmira and Chemung County school districts. Phone and in-person consultations available.
FREE PTI services. Chemung County is within WNY PTI's core service region.
Binghamton · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Southern Tier Outreach
The federally funded Parent Training and Information center provides free IEP support, IDEA rights training, and advocacy coaching for Broome County families. The Southern Tier is part of the PTI's upstate New York service area. Phone and virtual consultations are available for Binghamton area families facing school disputes or service denials.
FREE federally funded PTI. Available by phone for all Broome County families.
Corning · multi-county
Parent Network of Western New York — Steuben County / Southern Tier
Federally funded PTI center providing free IEP coaching and IDEA rights support for Steuben County and Southern Tier families. The Parent Network WNY directly serves this region and has established relationships with Steuben County school districts. Phone and virtual consultations available for all families.
FREE PTI. Southern Tier is within the WNY PTI's core service region.
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