Autism Resources in Washington County, New York
11 providers in Fort Edward and nearby, plus 12 national programs. Waitlists change often, so it’s worth calling a few.
0 providers in Washington County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Washington County
Diagnostic clinics
1 providerFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Glens Falls Hospital — Washington County Families
Fort Edward, NY · serves several counties
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Washington County Early Intervention Program
Fort Edward, NY
Washington County's Early Intervention program provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3. The county Health Department coordinates EI across rural Washington County communities including Fort Edward, Hudson Falls, and Granville. In-home service delivery is standard.
FREE for eligible children. Call as soon as any developmental concern arises — don't wait.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Behavioral Intervention Associates — Washington County
Fort Edward, NY · serves several counties
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.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Parent Network of Western New York — Washington County
Fort Edward, NY · serves several counties
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.
Also serving Washington County
These 19 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Washington County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Diagnostic clinics
2 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Glens Falls Hospital — Developmental Pediatric Referrals
Glens Falls, NY · serves several counties
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.
Saratoga Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics Referral
Saratoga Springs, NY · serves several counties
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.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
BlueSprig Pediatrics — Glens Falls / Southern Adirondack
Glens Falls, NY · serves several counties
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.
Respite care
2 providersRespite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
ARCH National Respite Locator
Searchable by state, NY
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
39 states and DC have been funded, NY
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Advocacy & legal
4 providersLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
OPWDD — Adirondack DDSO (Clinton County)
Plattsburgh, NY · serves several counties
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.
OPWDD — Adirondack DDSO (Warren County)
Glens Falls, NY · serves several counties
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.
Parent Network of Western New York — Saratoga County
Saratoga Springs, NY · serves several counties
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.
Parent Network of Western New York — Warren County / Glens Falls
Glens Falls, NY · serves several counties
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.
Activities, clubs & recreation
10 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ACEing Autism
227 programs in 32 states, NY
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
American Camp Association — camp finder
About 3,900 camps, NY
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
Best Buddies
All 50 states — find your local program, NY
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Local Easterseals across the country, NY
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Camps hosted in different towns each year, NY
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis, NY
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
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Little League Challenger Division
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder, NY
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the League Finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
Miracle League
300 leagues — check for one near you, NY
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Special Olympics
Nationwide — find your local program, NY
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
Through local soccer clubs, NY
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
Not sure which kind of therapy you need?
Start with our plain-language guide to ABA, speech and OT — what each one is, and questions to ask on the first call.
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About autism services in Washington County
Washington County (Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Granville) is a rural eastern Adirondacks foothills county on the Vermont border, served by Washington County Community Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital for healthcare. Families access Albany Medical Center for specialized autism evaluations. Washington County school districts provide special education. OPWDD regional services apply statewide.
Helpful guides
Guides for Washington County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all New York resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New York.
New York state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Washington County, New York?
We list 11 providers serving Washington County, covering ABA therapy, diagnostic clinics, advocacy & legal and early intervention (0–3). Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Washington County accept Medicaid?
2 of the providers we list for Washington County state that they accept Medicaid, including Behavioral Intervention Associates — Washington County and BlueSprig Pediatrics — Glens Falls / Southern Adirondack. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Washington County?
ABA providers serving Washington County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Washington County families?
Yes — 3 providers serving Washington County offer telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Washington County?
3 providers serving Washington County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in New York?
New York families can apply to the OPWDD Home and Community Based Services Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is Eligibility itself takes months; service waits vary by region, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Washington County?
If none of the Washington County providers is the right fit, these New York counties currently have the most listed providers: Queens County (26), Kings County (25), Saratoga County (24), Albany County (23). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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