County resource guide
Warren County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Warren County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
Glens Falls
Warren County Early Intervention Program
Warren 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 Health Department, EI serves Glens Falls and surrounding Warren County communities.
FREE for eligible children. Call as soon as developmental concerns arise.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fort Edward · multi-county
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Washington County
ABA therapy for Washington County families with in-home BCBA-supervised services. Washington County's rural character means in-home delivery is the norm. Commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and NY Medicaid accepted. Families in the Granville and Cambridge areas may also look at Vermont-based providers.
In-home ABA is primary. NY ABA mandate applies. Families near the VT border may also explore Vermont-based options.
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.
Plattsburgh · multi-county
OPWDD — Adirondack DDSO (Clinton County)
The Adirondack Developmental Disabilities Services Office serves Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Warren, and Washington counties with OPWDD-funded autism and developmental disability services. Services include day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and Medicaid waiver supports. Rural North Country families should contact the DDSO early — eligibility determination and service planning take time.
Rural DDSO — staffing and services can be limited. Apply for OPWDD eligibility as early as possible.
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.
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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