County resource guide
Sullivan County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Sullivan County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Harris · multi-county
Catskill Regional Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris serves as Sullivan County's primary hospital. Developmental pediatric screenings and referrals are available for autism concerns. Full ADOS-2 evaluations require travel to Garnet Health in Middletown (40 min), Westchester Medical Center, or telehealth specialists.
Full autism evaluation typically requires travel. Consider telehealth evaluation through Albany Med, Maria Fareri, or NYU Langone affiliates.
Middletown · multi-county
Garnet Health Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Garnet Health Medical Center (formerly Orange Regional Medical Center) in Middletown is the main hospital serving Orange County. The developmental pediatrics team provides initial autism screenings and referrals to regional evaluation centers. Families needing full ADOS-2 assessments are typically referred to Westchester Medical Center or Maria Fareri Children's Hospital.
For comprehensive autism evaluation, expect referral to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla.
Kingston · multi-county
HealthAlliance Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston is the primary hospital for Ulster County. While comprehensive autism evaluation requires referral to regional academic centers (Vassar Brothers or Maria Fareri), HealthAlliance developmental pediatricians provide initial screening and warm referrals. Telehealth evaluation options are available through affiliated practices for rural Ulster families.
For full autism evaluation, expect referral to Vassar Brothers (Poughkeepsie) or Maria Fareri (Valhalla). Telehealth options available.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Monticello
Sullivan County Early Intervention Program
Sullivan County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or autism signs. Coordinated through the county Department of Community Services, EI serves Monticello and rural Sullivan County communities.
FREE for eligible children. In-home services are standard in rural Sullivan County.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Kingston · multi-county
Crossroads for Kids — Hudson Valley
Crossroads for Kids provides ABA and behavioral support services to children and families in Ulster and surrounding counties. BCBA-supervised home-based ABA with naturalistic strategies tailored to each child. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate; NY Medicaid billing available for eligible families.
Rural Hudson Valley — in-home services are key given limited center options in Ulster.
Monticello · multi-county
Crossroads for Kids — Sullivan County
ABA therapy serving Sullivan County families with in-home BCBA-supervised services. Sullivan County is rural with limited center-based options — in-home ABA is the primary service model. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid.
Rural county — in-home ABA is primary. NY ABA insurance mandate applies.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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.
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.
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